more self-sufficient lifestyle<\/a><\/strong> will save you money. Gardening is one of those ways. (And probably the easiest.)<\/p>\nCan Fruits and Vegetables<\/h2>\n
If you get a good yield from your garden can the excess so that you can save on food costs all year long.<\/p>\n
Start Your Christmas Saving and Shopping Early<\/h2>\n
If Christmas is one of the events that throws you for a loop each year make this Christmas different. Start saving money now and buy items all year long as you see good deals. (Just be sure to diligently track what you spend so that you don\u2019t go over budget!)<\/p>\n
Stock Up On Extra School Supplies During Back to School Sales<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s inevitable \u2013 halfway through the year kids have used up most of their school supplies and you have to go and purchase new things at full price. This year buy enough extra supplies to make it all the way through the year.<\/p>\n
Maintain Your Possessions<\/h2>\n
Yes. Take care of what you have. Don\u2019t skimp on maintenance (especially on big things like vehicles) or push it off.<\/p>\n
Take good care of the possessions that you already have so that they last longer.<\/p>\n
Buy Quality When You Do Buy<\/h2>\n
If you need to purchase something go for quality. I had to learn this lesson the hard way. Buying cheaper might make you think that you\u2019re saving more money but it\u2019s really costing you in the long run.<\/p>\n
(You can find quality secondhand.)<\/p>\n
Most Important – Just Don\u2019t Buy It<\/h2>\n
The thing that\u2019s going to bring you the most savings is to simply not buy what you don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n
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