Have you experienced totaling your expenses and feeling aghast thereafter upon realizing that your budget may not last till the end of the month? If you're among the moms and dads who often spend more than their budget, then consider some of the tips from US News below, which could help you save time and money.
1. Buy in bulk
When you buy household necessities in bulk, you avoid taking frequent trips to the supermarket, thereby saving on gas and precious hours. Buying large quantities of toiletries gives allows you to save on every bottle, compared to getting the one with lesser volume.
2. Turn away from the "SALE" sign
This effective marketing strategy is utilized by stores to entice consumers to buy products that they want instead of those that they need, not to mention the number of hours you spend at the "SALE" aisle.
3. Don't forget your shopping list
Having a shopping list makes you buy only the things that you need at home. It also reduces your propensity to wander to other aisles, helping you save time in the process.
4. Eat meals at home
By avoiding restaurants, you get to save on your budget. Add the minutes you save since you no longer need to do any traveling just to eat. One extra bonus to this is the nutrients you get from home cooked meals.
5. Prepare for two meals during lunch
If you will be cooking at home, better cook for two meals. Divide it in half, and then freeze the other half, reserving it for the next meal. When it's time for dinner, just microwave the frozen food and you're ready for that sumptuous meal.
6. Choose the shortest route to work
Taking the shortest route on a daily basis necessarily saves on fuel and time. While it may take a couple of days to get used to a new route, the long term savings will certainly prove beneficial.
7. Go for automatic bill pay
By enrolling in a utility company's automatic bill pay system, you are assured of paying your bills on time without the hassle of having to go to the company's office to pay bills. Just make sure that your account has sufficient funds to answer for your monthly bills.
Saving time and money can sometimes become difficult if you have not been use to them. However, by following the seven tips to save time and money from Moms Who Think, you will soon realize that those little savings do add up and could make a difference in your monthly budget.
