Have you ever thought about saving money without noticing it? It’s simple. Just take a look at some of the less important things in your life and see if you can cut back.

1. Drink more water.

Get a bottle, fill it up with drinkable water. Bring it with you wherever you go. Drinking water is healthier and filling. If you are full, you are less tempted to buy coffee and soda.

2. Visit the library instead of buying a book.

Books are expensive. People often buy books to put on a bookshelf and prove how educated they are. Consider going to the library and borrowing a book instead. You can read some of the latest best seller books without spending too much.

3. Switch to CFL.

Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs will save you money because the bulbs use about a quarter of the electricity of their regular light bulb equivalents. Yes, these bulbs are a bit more expensive but the lowered electricity bill plus the longer lifespan overcomes the initial price hit without minimal cost to you.

4. Reduce your phone, television, internet package

How many cell phone minutes do you really need? How many cable channels do you actually watch? Consider reducing your cell phone and cable plans to the barest minimum you actually need. Paying less for the same service is certainly an invisible way to save money!

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2 Responses

  1. hannahgrace

    17|Jun|2007

    This makes so much sense. Instead of going to the library though my husband and I go to the bookstore where they allow customers to actually spend time reading the books there. I do end up purchasing some books but only occasionally when I get my hands on a keeper.

  2. jen_chan

    17|Jun|2007

    I am guilty of number 02! ^___^ Not that I’m such a show-off, it’s just that books look real pretty stacked on my shelves. And I like the idea of reading them over and over again and then playing librarian to my friends.

    I just learned this recently. The mouth of a water bottle is said to be a breeding ground for germs. If you’re not going to throw it away, you must clean it thoroughly with disinfectant before re-filling it. I forgot where I got this tidbit. Must have picked it up from another online article somewhere. ~:>


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