12 Ways Staying Home Saves Moneyby Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger 12 Dec 2008 11:49 AM
Staying home doesn't have to be boring. You may be surprised at all of the things that you can do at home. Yes, there is the cleaning and organizing, but there may also be the book you wanted to read, board games with the kids, etc. Another benefit of staying home is less stress from running around, so staying at home may be good for your health. Still, we are talking about being frugal, so let's take a look at twelve ways that staying at home saves money. You don't use gas in the car You don't add milage to your car You don't spend money on a snack, lunch or dinner out You can use the time home to cook an inexpensive meal or freezer cook for the week ahead You can catch up on laundry reducing the need for more clothes You can wear older more worn clothes, again reducing the need for more clothes You can hang your clothes and save almost $1 per large load You don't buy toys, books, videos, shoes or anything else that tends to tempt you You reduce your grocery costs by getting creative with what you have (reducing food waste, too) You can find some ways to make money at home, even if it is just gathering outgrown things and selling them online You can renew your spirit with family time instead of expensive entertainment or therapy You will have time for a minor home improvement project, such as caulking drafty windows Click here for more articles by Mary Ann Romans. What Is Your Frugal Roadblock? Appreciating the Little Things Are Frugal People More Emotionally Mature?
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