What are some ideas on ways to save money in everyday living?

We are having trouble with our budget and I need to know how to save money in absolutely every way possible! What does everyone do to save money? Thanks!|||-Get rid of the cable television


-Get rid of the Internet


-Get rid of Netflix


-No vacations


-Eat out once or twice a month, if not less


-No coffee. If you *must* have coffee, make your own at home- don't go to Starbucks or any coffee shop


-Drink water, no pop


-Walk or ride a bike for small errands instead of driving- we could all use the exercise, anyway!


-Don't drink alcohol. If you do, then do it at home, not in a bar


-Only buy meat on sale and don't make elaborate, exotic dishes- that homemade Chicken Vindaloo, samosas and basmati rice can cost as much or more as if you went to a restaurant!


-Mow your own lawn and do your own landscaping


-Change the oil in your own car


-Get rid of the "toys"-the motorcycle, boat, RV, etc.


-Launder and iron your own clothes


-Stop smoking


-Get rid of text messaging and video/internet service on your cell phone





Hope this helps!|||ok here are some ways to buy cheap save and be ecofriendly.


1.dont BUY coffee everyday,buy a big thing for like 15 dollars thats less then buying one everyday for 3 dollars for a month


2.stop on the snacking like soda snacks chips its not alot for one day but beleive me it adds up.!


3.shop at places like forever 21,wet seal,and target,walmart,and jcpenney,they have great trends that are cheap!


3.stop smoking.ciggarettes cost 4.00 dollars a pack if you buy a pack everyday thats over 60 bucks a month!


4.quit buying by brand names course we all like dove,garnier,and all that but just by shampoo for 3 for 1 it smells the same works the same and IS THE SAME!


hope i helped.oh and also get coupons and when your in da store be focused and careful on what your buying.


|||Here are more:





1) Focus on DIY (do it yourself) projects instead of hiring subcontractors and other expensive options. Shop online for materials and free newsletter with helpful tips:








http://www.myhomeimprovementtips.com


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2) Find sites with helpful tips for sving on gas exoenses while traveling around:





http://www.squidoo.com/Gas_Mileage_Impro鈥?/a>


http://gasmileagesecrets.wordpress.com








3) Use online financial tools like calculators to see if you can save by refinancing, leasing, etc.:





http://www.crestcapital.com/equipment_le鈥?/a>





4) Look constantly for work at home opportunities to help earn $$ in you jammies:





http://www.squidoo.com/Turnkey_Internet_鈥?/a>


http://www.squidoo.com/Internet_Business鈥?/a>


http://hubpages.com/hub/Business-Idea-Yo鈥?/a>





5) Look for home remedies, over the counter items and other less costly alternatives for cosmetics and everyday items like creams and lotions by shopping online, too:





http://www.antiaging-health.com





OK, all for now! Hope some help :)|||Pay attention to your cash flow. Write down everything you spend (everyone in the household).





Cut your cell phone plan. talk to people when it doesn't cost you anything.





eat more frequent but smaller meals. You won't be as hungry (I eat 300 calories 6 times a day. I'm never hungry. I used to eat 1800 calories AT DINNER!)





Combine trips out of the house to save time and fuel.|||1. Always make your own lunch


2. Cut back on luxury items (netflix, premium cable etc)


3. Plan weekly menu around sale items at grocery store


4. Start eating more grain, legume and vegetable based meals|||It sounds bad but I download movies illegally through bittorrent. Movies and even Hollywood Video rentals are just too expensive right now.