We are all aware of the normal ways to save money. “Cut back on this, don’t spend extra on that.” There are many other ways that we can save that you wouldn’t usually think of.
1. Shop on Wednesdays
Since many grocery stores launch their new sales mid-week, shoppers who browse the aisles on Wednesday get first access to the new deals. At the same time, stores will often honor the previous week’s coupons, as well. That means shoppers can maximize their savings while also shopping during a relatively less crowded time of week.
2. Check the Store’s App Before Visiting
Check the app before you hit the store. It might sound repetitive, but BeFrugal.com founder Jon Lal says you should always check out shopping lists, recipe builders and even prices through the apps offered by grocery stores as well as their websites. They sometimes offer rewards points and other benefits through those tools, too.
3. Food Trucks with Your Significant Other
Hit a food truck for date night. This idea might not be great for a first date when you’re trying to pull out all the stops, but for couples who are comfortable enough with each other to go casual, it can work well. Food trucks often offer delicious food for a fraction of the price of a fancy restaurant meal, and you can dine outside, while taking in the sights of your city.
4. Go To the Grocery Store a Little Less Often
Shop less often for groceries. You might think that you need to stop by the grocery store once or twice a week to pick up fresh produce, milk and other necessities. But FrugalRules.com founder John Schmoll suggests that one of the easiest ways to spend less on food each month is to cut back on your store trips. That will force you to create meals out of items you already have in the pantry.
5. Use an App to Book Your Next Hotel Room
Use an app to book your next hotel room. A slew of new apps, including StayAtHand, Roomer and Last Minute Travel, make it easy to peruse the best rates on hotel rooms and check availability, too. You can even conduct this research while in route to your destination with the convenience of your mobile device.
6. Benefits of Discounted Gift Cards
Shop with discounted gift cards. Gift card resale sites like Gift Card Granny make it easy to save up to 50 percent on gift cards. Many of them are available for immediate redemption; others need to be shipped through the mail. For just a minute of your time, you can locate gift card deals at major retailers, including Target and Starbucks.
7. Meal Delivery Services
Indulge in meal delivery. This idea might sound expensive, not frugal, but if done right, it can actually end up saving you money if it reduces your reliance on takeout. New meal delivery services, including Plated and Blue Apron, make it easy and relatively affordable to get well-balanced meals (cooked or uncooked) delivered to your doorstep, and they often offer discounts or special deals.
8. Hair Modeling
Be a hair model. You might not have considered modeling before, but if you want to score a great deal on a haircut, now might be the time to start. That’s because students studying how to cut hair charge close to nothing. They might lack experience, but they often do a decent job. (References: Money.USNews.com)
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