Chances are, most of you will shake your heads, roll your eyes, or maybe even think about moving on. Seriously, who wants to read more nonsense about budgeting?
But wait!
We know you’ve heard all the “right” ways to budget. You know… turning off the lights, doing the weekly grocery shopping with a full belly, taking your lunch to work, yadda yadda. So let’s explore some of the cheekiest ways to save money. After all, Cheapskates also like to save money!
Just remember: What you’re about to discover is something you’ll never hear from mega-rich financial advisors or see on TV shows, but your inner cheapskate will love it.
Reuse your paper towels
Kitchen towels are the best for cleanup, which is why almost every kitchen has them. But instead of buying incredibly cheap versions, buy the slightly more expensive versions. Once used, rinse, squeeze and hang to dry. Then voila, it’s ready for another use. Oh, and a word of advice: please, not follow this theory with toilet paper – it’s just annoying.
Make your own bottled water
There is a natural phenomenon where the gods occasionally sprinkle us with water. It is vital to humans and it falls straight from the sky! With that in mind, why not put out a few buckets and collect this natural resource for free? Before health experts get confused, boil the water, let it cool and pour it into reusable bottles. And if you want it to look fancy, grab a marker and make your own label on the bottle.
Score a free lunch at the supermarket
If you’re near a grocery store in the afternoon, skip the cafe and head to your local Safeway or Costco for lunch. Especially the latter is like a full-fledged smorgasbord! Food reps practically throw food at you: dips, cooked chicken wings, pasta, reheated frozen meals, desserts and even coffee. If you don’t want to seem greedy by taking too many samples at once, walk around the store. It also acts as a free training course.
Take out the phantom power sucking monsters
Phantoms lurk in most homes. All those chargers, computers, TVs, microwaves, washing machines, etc. plugged into an electrical outlet add to your electric bill. So if you’re not using them, flip the switch and kill those power-loving monsters.
Throw a tantrum in a restaurant
Summon your inner child, lower your bottom lip and look sad. Why? Because there is an insect in your salad that you discovered halfway through, you need a fresh salad. (Don’t forget the BYO bug.) Or maybe it was because you found a hair in your entree, so you need a fresh meal. (Again, BYO hair — but not yours.) And if you can’t eat all that extra food, ask for a doggie bag; Tomorrow’s lunch is made!
Buy a sheep
Buy a sheep and put it in your backyard. Not only will you have your lawn mowed for the next two years, but your family will also have a pet that is so much cheaper (and cooler to walk) than a dog. After you raise your little lawn mower, you then hire a butcher to make it a dinner for the coming months. Cute, versatile and cheap.
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