Are you like me and everyone else concerned about the economy? I think we all have to stop and think how we can protect ourselves at this time in our world.
One way I have come up with is to find ways to save within our own home.
For instance, we had a power outage for 6 days this Summer and had to throw all refrigerator and freezer goods in the trash.
While doing that and watching all that money go down the drain, I had a revelation.
I had things I didn't even remember I had bought.
Since that time, I decided to buy only what we needed each week.
I don't impulsively buy just because it is on sale unless I know I will use it that week.
I also look into my cabinets for creative ways to make meals.
I am not claiming to be creative, but it is amazing how those juices flow when you don't rely on running to the store for something to make for dinner.
I cannot believe how much I have saved just over the last month by doing just that.
Make it a point to keep a list of perishable goods that you need and stick to that list.
Another helpful point is to make a meal plan each week.
This is harder for me to do as I am prone to do it day by day, but just doing it for a few days a week will help.
We all are going to have to learn how to budget our money better no matter what our income.
Just think if you save more, you have more to put into savings or more to give to charity.