I’ve been busy working to bring you my best tips on Ways to Find Money for Christmas Presents (and you’ll definitely want to check out that series for some unusual tips!), but I didn’t want to forget about the ever popular 5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week series, either.
So here are our 5 ways for this week.
DIY Frozen Veggies
We aren’t celery eaters here (although one of the kids did request ants on a log when he saw the celery on the counter, so I guess 1/7th of us like it). However, it really does pack a nice punch in soups and broths, so I like to have it around. The best way to do that is to dice it and freeze it in a bag so I have what I need on hand and it doesn’t go bad before I’ll use it.
Use the scraps
While I was chopping celery, I was also peeling and chopping carrots for supper. Then I noticed how big the mulch pile was getting with all of the ends and peels. So I decided to boil that “trash” up in some water while I prepared the rest of supper. Now the next time a recipe calls for broth or stock, I’ll just use that instead. Free ingredients! And I still tossed the boiled up ends in the mulch pile when I was finished. (I guess I should start using the fancy “compost” word instead, but we like to say mulch pile around here.)
Declutter
[Tweet “Disorganization is the most expensive habit a person can have.”]
I think disorganization is the most expensive habit a person can have! I have bought so many things only to later have the item I needed turn up in a strange place. Happily, I was able to find some glow sticks I bought on clearance last year while I was decluttering…and I found them before Halloween! So now I won’t have to buy any this year. And I can look for some more clearanced ones for next Halloween.
Kick the Gym
Well, we actually gave up our gym membership over a year ago, but whenever I go for a nice walk on our dead end road it makes me wonder why we need a gym. I have plenty of work out DVDs and weights. And burpees are a great way to get in shape…and those are totally free! (I’m not claiming that I’m in shape, but I’ve heard that if you are consistent they will work…if youknowwhatimean.)
Wash the Washer
I used to buy that pricey bottle of HE washing machine cleaner. Then I tried this trick from Pinterest and found that it works way better for cheaper.
In fact, I have found a lot of great money saving tips on Pinterest, so be sure you follow me so you can see those pins, too!
So what about you? How have you done with saving money this week?
I really should start doing this because I’m having a hard time keeping myself and my husband on a budget. LOL!
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Great! Thanks so much.
“I think disorganization is the most expensive habit a person can have!” I LOVE that part! You are SO right! Can I share it with my readers on Simply Save? Sounds like you had a great week! 🙂 Thanks for sharing on #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup!
Absolutely! Thanks so much for hosting the linkup!
Great tips! However, I think the reason burpees are free is because no one likes them! 🙂
haha!! I think that’s pretty darned true.
Can I just tell you how much the celery tip struck me? I always buy it when I’m preparing a roast, whole chicken, soups, etc, but I always end up tossing most of it! I never thought about freezing it! Using the scraps for stock is a fabulous idea as well! I’ll definitely be implementing this soon!
#manicmondays
Awesome! I love it when I can help a fellow Mom out. I can’t tell you how many times I did the same thing before I realized how simple it would be to freeze it for later.
I really liked that idea of making your own broth from scraps. I should do that as I do a lot of chopped veggies at times.
It makes such a nice, rich broth and it’s essentially free (or at least extremely frugal). Thanks for visiting!
Great tips and the decluttering one is really good. We all so often forget what we have. Thanks for linking up and sharing.