Money Saving Tips

Hello ya'll,

I have been wanting to re-write the money savings tips again because I thought it would be a great way to remind everyone in 2015 all the things they can do to save a bit of money in today's economy.
I am also rewriting this article so I can remind myself all the things I can do to continue saving money.

I won't lie I work a minimum paying part-time job and if it weren't for my significant other I wouldn't be able to make it on my own. With that said I still have my goal to live debt free for a year and I am hoping that I can start living debt free this year. I am happy to say that I am paying off the rest of my loan this month and then I will have to tackle my small credit card debt.  I decided to put both of my money saving tip articles into one, I also added tips that I have been using this year. So now on to money saving tips.

1) Make a Budget:  Take the time to sit down and look at what your finances really are and how much you can actually spend and on what. Stick to your budget after. When you make a budget make room for entertainment and savings.

I have a small budget but I also keep track of what I make and what I spend. I am sure there is a lot of on-line tools to help you with this but I just use a note book and paper to keep track of my spending. I found this really helps me to see where I can save money and if I bought useless items that month that I could of really went without.   

2) Use IT up: If you are like me and had subscription boxes or applied to free samples odds are you have a lot of opened bottles or foil packets. Use these things up. Why buy a new bottle of shampoo when you have 10 sample or travel sized bottles. Unless you travel a lot is there really a need for you to have all those bottles.

This is a process I have already started. I never realized how many body lotions and body I hand until I cleaned and organized and found countless bottles of them, along with many other products.

3) Use less:  We often use too much of a product when it is not needed. Do you put a big amount of body wash on your loofah, sponge or cloth? Try using less, you might be surprised that you only need the amount the size of a dime to wash yourself with. And don't just use this concept in body products but in cooking ( using less oil or butter in the bottom of the pan) and every other aspects of your life. This will help make your products last a lot longer then they normally would.

I have been doing this since before Christmas and I have noticed that my beauty products and some of my food have lasted a lot longer then before saving me a bit money.

4) Cancel Things:  If you have satellite T.V. cancel it and go for other options like Netflix or Crackle there is a lot of other services out there that are free or cheaper then satellite T.V.. If you have a gym membership that you don't use cancel it. Go through your expenses and find what you can go without or don't use yet spend money on.

I have cancelled all my subscription boxes and an on-line gym membership that I did use for the moment until my finances are in order.

5) Stop using satellite television:  This one I have done a long time ago. My husband and I moved and thought of reconnecting the dish but then we thought why. Look at how much you pay for your television. Look at the thousands of of channels that are there and how much do you actually watch. You want television go with basic cable or opt in for netflix 10$ a month with countless shows to watch. We did this and have probably saved a lot of money.  ( 90-160$ a month to 10$ a month think about it).

This saved my husband and I  over 80$ a month.

6) Cancel the phone: If you have a home phone and a cell phone cancel one. Do you really need both phones. I can see if you own your own business sure but if not pick one a cancel the other. Also get the lowest plan you can live with. I pay 45$ fo r a month for mine and get a bit of data and that's all I need).

 I cancelled my home phone and just  have my cell phone. This saved me almost 40$ a month.

7) Pay off Debt:  I think this is the hardest but one of the most important. Debt has interest and that takes a lot of money away from you after a few years. If you have multiple debts start by paying off the smallest one. Once it is paid off use that extra cash and put it towards another debt to pay it off faster. If you have  multiple credit cards pay them off and then cancel them. If you have one lower the amount you can spend on it.

I am paying off  the last of my bank loan this month (After 5 years. I have put extra money down on my payments to help me lower the loan faster). After that is paid I will be putting the extra money aside to pay off my credit card ( I have already lowered my limit on my card to prevcent me from spending)

8) Shop sales and discounts:   Check out flyers before you go out shopping. If you happen to see a product discounted because it will expire soon buy it and either use it that day or freeze it. Most of these items are still just as good as fresh ones.

I always try and shop sales or discounted products, this often saves me 20$+ or more on my shopping list.

9) Declutter and Organize:  Living in clutter will prevent you from seeing the things you already own and can use. It will also keep your home tidy and running more effectively.

I did this to my bedroom and wow did I find a lot of things I didn't even know I had. Now, I have less trouble finding things and I feel less overwhelmed and cluttered in my mind as well now that I don't live in a room that looked like a tornado went through it.

10) Have a swap: Swap books, magazines, DVD's and other products and items with your friends this will save you and everyone around you that participates in the swapping of items money. Also look on-line there is plenty of sites that have swapping services, like this one.

11) Make it yourself: Try making your own products like soap , or food like bread. 

I haven't this one yet. Although it is a smart ideal it can be expensive to start off when it comes to building your stock. When I am able too I will be trying this. 

12) Make your own gifts or re-gift; Make your own gift for someone often times these are more cherished then gifts that are bought and it will save you money. 

I made my children's V-day cards this year. Not only did it save me money but it was also a great activity to do with my children. I am planning on doing the same thing for future events and parties. 

13) Shop used: Salvation army, second hand stores. All these often carry name brands ( if you are really into that), and perfectly still usable clothing. Also many of these stores help people in the local area that have less. 

I try to buy used whenever I can and I am not talking just clothes but Tupperware and appliances too.

14) The 30 day rule or 10 second:  See something you want? Wait 30 days, weigh out the option is this something you want or need? Do you have the money to spend on it or could you use it on something else that is of better use to you? If you still want if after 30 days then buy it. The 10 second rule is the same as the 30 day rule. Ask yourself why you are buying and if you really need it.  

I still have a long ways to go with this one especially since I don't live in a town with shopping malls like the big city. Often the purchases I make that are unnecessary are  impulse buys. 

15)Stop Smoking or drinking: If you have an addiction like smoking or drinking try to stop this will save you a lot of money down the road not only by not buying the product but for your health as well ( especially if you live in a country without free health care)

I don't smoke or drink but I had a friend who did. she smoked a pack a day that cost her about 10$ a day, after a week she spent 70$ at the end of the month that makes about 280$ that she now saves. 


16) Short, Cold Showers: Now I am not saying just turn on you cold water and jump in and out of you shower. What I am saying is if you like to take really hot showers start by turning the heat down a bit and cut your shower by short by 5 minutes everyday and continue this until until you find the right temperature for yourself and the right amount of time you need in the shower. Also, if you run the water waiting for it to heat up collect that water with a bucket. After use that water to water your plants or put it in your Brita ( or wte filter system you have at home if you have one).

17) Rain Barrel: Have a rain barrel. There are many ways to make these or even buy one. This will save you money by reusing water to water your plants, especially if there is a water ban.  Most of these are closed up so mosquitoes cannot make their nest in there so that shouldn't be of worry to you.

18) Drink Water ( or more of it):  That is right drink more water. Most of us don't drink a lot of water and I am sure if we started we would see a lot of benefits from it. When I started my weight lost journey I started drinking more water. How does this help with your grocery bill? It will save you money because you are going to drink less pop (soda), juices ( filled with sugar) and it will also help with your food cravings and eating habits ( being dehydrated causes the body to send us signals that we are hungry).

I am working on this. I don't often drink a lot of water but I am slowly drinking more and more each day. I found that I am less hungry and that my skin looks a lot better since I have been doing this. I also suffer less headaches.


19) Use a bottle and a filter: Now what I mean by use a bottle I mean by a re-usable one. Buying already bottled water will be more costly for you then a re-usable one. If your tap water isn't the greatest use a filter.  You can get a jug with a filter or a bottle with a filter. I use a jug from Brita because that is what my husband had when we moved in together. Yes, the filters are a bit costly but you only have to change them every 3-6 months which is still better then going through several cases of water bottles. It is also better for the environment. You can also if you chose to buy glass water bottles ( I use plastic), this is one of the many sites I found that sells them.

I use a plastic water bottle when I am out and I also use a Brita filter for my home. 

20) Have a Pantry:  Find a cupboard or two and put your baking and cooking needs in it. If you see something that you use often on sale buy an extra one or two. Make sure that you only buy what you need and things that you use often. If you don't use it often then just buy it when you need to avoid it from going bad.

I have had a pantry forever, but I always had a lot of things going bad because I never used the products I bought. I have started to actually look at what I have in my pantry to use before I go out and do groceries. I do want to make an inventory eventually with a dry erase board.
21) Make an inventory: Grab a pen and pencil ( or a dry erase board if you prefer) and make a list of what you have in your pantry and how much of it you have. Keeping an inventory will help you not waste anything because you know what you have and won't go and continuously buy products you don't need which can lead to waste and will help you know what you do need to buy.

I am planning on doing this with a dry erase board once I have a bit of money to buy one.

22) Make a weekly meal plan:  Now this is one that I read all the time and yet I can't seem to get my head around it. This is one that I will have to work on extra hard to do this year. It is supposed to be good because you can utilize your coupons and the specials that are on that week to make your meal around and you can use one or more ingredients on your list to make several meals.

I still haven't done this yet but I am hoping to get it done for supper meals in the future. 

23) Make a list:  This one is straight forward when you go shopping make a list of exactly what you need and stick to it. Whether it is for clothes shopping or grocery shopping.

I am doing this although I still have to work on it since I still go off the list once in a while. Since I have started this it has saved me about 20-100$ + on my groceries every two weeks ( My hubby and I take turns) 

24) Eat leftovers: Even if there is only enough  left overs for one person to eat the leftover in your family it's still better then throwing the food out. Think about it you spent 20$ for your supper and you had left overs for a couple meals. Divide that 20$ into the amount of meals you ate and think about how much money you would of thrown out. ( example from this site)

I have always eaten left overs and I will continue to do so. I try to waste as little food as possible.

25) Use what you have:  You go to the store you buy a bunch of pantry staples or food that you can freeze you put it away and then you forget about it. Look through your fridge, freezer and pantry to seewhat kind of meal you can make. Also keeping your pantry and fridge/freezer well organized will save you money in the long by no longer letting food expire or go bad.

I try to do this several times a week. It is amazing what you can do with a can beans that you find in the back of  your pantry.


26) Use those savings:  A) use coupons. B) use the loyalty card, all grocery stores now ( or most of them) have some sort of loyalty program. IC) last but not least, look at the flyers to see what is on sale and use those sales to plan your meals around or to fill up your pantry.

This year I am going to keep all my points till the end of the year to see how much money I am actually saving. I have collected about 90$  worth of points in the last three months ( I did forget to load offers on my card now and then) but still 90$ alone so far and I still have 9 months to go before the end of this year. 

27) Start a garden: . You can grow many herbs, vegetables and fruits indoors. This can save you a lot of money in the long run even if you just do it for the summer.  Also shop the farmers market if there is any in your area odds are the produce will be just as fresh ( or fresher) and cheaper then what you get in store.

I don't have room in my home to start a herb garden but if I did I would. My mother and I are hoping to teach my oldest son how to garden this year which will save us a bit of money of vegetables if we are successful. 

28) Eat then shop: Shopping on an empty stomach will make you buy more of the things you don't need. Eat before you go shopping or keep a snack with you if you can't eat a meal before shopping.

I now practice this and it helps me not to over buy products. I don't know how this works but it does.

29) Bulk buys: If you can join a bulk store like Costco do. It does cost a little bit for a membership but you will save more then what you pay in membership. Also stick with the items you will use most often and that you know won't go to waste. Also, buy products that are on sale in bulk again only if you use them though.

I don't live close to any stores like Costco but when my sister visits she often brings me a bag of toilet paper that is only 20$ that last me for several months and is a cheaper buy then buying the same amount of rolls at the grocery store.

30) Buy Generic: When you go to the grocery store try buying generic brands instead of name brands. Often time the generic brands are just as good as the brand name.  Also check out the top and bottom shelves because often times that is where you will find the cheaper options. Companies actually pay to have there products placed in the sight of the shopper.

I have and still try to buy cheaper generic brands on most items. I won't lie though some products you just need to buy  brand names for as the cheaper options aren't as good. 

31) Add to your meal: Add vegetables or fruit ( depending on you are making) to your meals.This will add bulk to your meal and help stretch a little further ( think add veggies to taco meat or hamburger helper). It will also add more nutrients to your food and make you healthier.

I do this on a regular basis. I am trying to get my hubby to follow in my foot steps but that is hard. 

32) Stop being lazy:  Stop buying pre-packaged, pre-wash and pre-cut foods. Sure these can save you a lot of time but they also charge more for it. Do your groceries and decide a time when you will be doing your own food preparations. It is more time consuming but you can make it family time and have them help by washing and packing the food away.

Although I still buy some pre-cut items every now and then I mostly buy food that I have to prepare myself. I find that this also cuts out some processed foods from my diet. 

33) Portion Control: Many of us eat more then what we actually need which leaves us bloated and tired. A tip to this start with smaller portions on your plate and take the time to actually eat. It can take up to 30 minutes for your brain to catch the signals that your belly is sending. If you are still hungry after eat a little bit more. It is better to go for seconds then it is to over eat or throw away food because you put to much on your plate.

I have done this for a while now. I was amazed at the beginning how full I could be on little food. My husband is now also getting better at portioning food on my plate when I am not home. This has also helped me lose a few a pounds. 

34) Cut out on going out:  Instead of going to a restaurant with friends invite them over for a night and make it a pot luck then it will save everyone money. Rent a movie instead of going to the cinema. 

My hubby and I used to go out several times a month now we only go out on special occasions this has saved us 100$+ a month. 

35) "Brown Bag it":  Make your lunch. If you do not go home for lunch. Make it the night before and then bring it to work instead of buying it at work.  This can save you loads of money.

When I did a spending freeze I realized that I spent a lot of money at work on food that I could make myself ( i.e. Salads, protein lunches).

36) Cook in bulk:  Making spaghetti sauce? Make a big batch of it instead of a tiny one. This way you can buy larger cans and bags of ingredients you need and it will save you money. Plus, you will have something that you can just pull out of the freezer on days you don't want to cook.

I often do this. Sometimes I even split the cost with someone so we both save money and have plenty of  "freezer" food. 

37) Go Paperless:  If you can opt for paperless bills try it some company`s like Rogers actually charge you 2$ a month for each paper bill they send you.


This is it for my list right now I may add some later if so I will let you all know through the Facebook page.


Happy saving

ME

The de-cluttering of my bedroom

Hello Everyone, 

I just wanted to update everyone on my goal to living frugally and one of those was to clean and organize. If some of you have read some of my other post you will know that I live in a small two bedroom apartment and space is sparse. That said here is the journey of me cleaning my room ( don't mind the mess). I only took pictures of the two places that were the worst in my room so here it goes.

My dresser

Now, this part of my room was one of the worst. My clothes was pretty much just thrown in there god only knows how wrinkly my clothes constantly came out of there just to be put back the same way. My underwear, sock and bra drawer were just as bad I could never find what I wanted because everything was buried. The top of my dresser had two baskets on top of it which were just loaded to the top with towels and facecloths that we barely used. 

So what did I do to clean this part of my room. I took everything that was on or in it out and off. I gave it a good clean and then I started the real hard work. I folded, sorted and decided what I was keeping and what I getting rid of. I also decided to try and place my shirts by dark, colours, under shirts and exercise clothes. The plastic bag that you see in both pictures are all the scrubs I am keeping in case I decide to go back into the field of work which I studied in. 

One of my drawers holds all of my underwear and my bathing suits. To organize it I took all of my underwear and decided to roll them up, in the process I got rid of the ones that had holes and were stained ( I am a woman I bleed and leaks happen) . This makes them easier to stack up on one another and makes my drawer look so much neater, with the room left over I put the bathing suits that I decided to keep neatly folded beside them. 

My sock and bra drawer got a similar treatment. I got rid of all the socks I knew had holes in them or didn't have a match to go with them. My bras got the exact kind of treatment. I placed my bras neatly on one side in a row so I could see all of them without having to dig through  the heaping pile I have collected and the socks were put beside them.

For the baskets. I took out all of the towels and went through those too. All of them that could be used for rags were put with the rest of the rags. I also got rid of a few towels that we just didn't use because they were so old. We also had our dish clothes in that pile and they were moved to a newly organized spot underneath the kitchen sink.

The Corner

Now if you can imagine the bits of pictures you see above isn't the complete mess that was in this corner. This corner is where everything and anything was put. from clean clothes to dirty clothes and everything in between.  To clean this corner the first thing I did is I grabbed all the clothes that was thrown in it and put in it in the laundry. The bit of clothing you still that still remains in the clean picture is that of my hubby. The one on the boxes are pants that I need to get hemmed once my 30 day spending freeze is over. 

I also went through my plastic containers, sorted through and gave away some of my yarn. I also went through all the paper work that I had laying around. I also got rid of the smaller plastic container. I tool all of the items in it and put it in the longer one at the end of my shelves ( I went through all my plastic containers and organized them.). I then took the small plastic container and removed it completely from my shelf which allowed me to put the boxes of my big yarn project down on the shelf instead of the longer plastic container ( my pile of junk was pretty darn high).

The other parts of my room that were cleaned were all my plastic containers as mentioned above. I have two long tall ones and one tiny one that got moved. I was able to completely clean one of the large drawers from the plastic organizer. I also filled one with all of my products that I need to use up before buying or making more. 

I also cleaned out the top part of my pantry which held cleaning supplies, a printer that we no longer used, and several dishes and glasses that we never used ( in 6 years). I still have the shelves to organize and to do inventory of. 

I also cleaned underneath the kitchen sink which was filled with old cleaning products that we never used, or half emptied cleaning products that we forgot about. I put the small plastic organization container that was in my bedroom and put it underneath the sink and  put all of our dish clothes that were found in with the towels in my bedroom underneath. Now, we find all the cleaning supplies that we need. 

In the kids room, I went through all of their clothes and got rid of what didn't fit the boys and put in a rubber maid container the items of clothing that I can pass down from my oldest to my youngest. I also got rid of all the baby blankets, and receiving blankets that we had since we had so many of them and no longer use them.  I also went through the boys toys that are all in the living and got rid of some since we got a bunch of new ones for Christmas. It is hard for me to get rid of their toys because they still play with all of them and a bunch of them I know they will play with when they are a bit older. The biggest toys I got rid of was a mega blocks rid on fire fighting truck which my mom wants so it is going to her home. We are also giving away a ride along zebra that turns into a scooter and a 4 wheeler. Those are the ones that take the most room and that we have no space for. Also the children often can't play with these as they make a lot of noise and we live on the top floor of our building.

I still have a lot to go through but some of the things are for summer. We still haven't decided whether or not we will be getting rid of the stroller come summer, because it all depends on how long my youngest son will be able to walk ( we don't have a car). I also still want to go through the kids stuffed toys and the rest of my kitchen. 

For now that is all the news of my journey to living a more frugal life ( although I think everyone should do this on a regular basis even if you're not living frugally).

Pat

Frugal living- Groceries Money Saving tips

Hello readers,

Today I decided to write on how to save money on groceries. I decided to go on the hunt of ways to save money on groceries since I have 2 lovely growing that are always eating. Groceries for my little family of four would range anywhere from 1,000-1,200$ a month. I started noticing the bills  decreasing when I started doing these few things. Many of these I discovered on my journey to be a healthier person and some of these I have found ( will post links to sites) that I am going to try.

Now the groceries for our household is about 800$-1000$ depending on the month. I will  be saving my receipts to see how much I now spend on groceries to help me on my money saving journey.

Drink Water ( or more of it):  That is right drink more water. Most of us don't drink a lot of water and I am sure if we started we would see a lot of benefits from it. When I started my weight lost journey I started drinking more water. How does this help with your grocery bill? It will save you money because you are going to drink less pop (soda), juices ( filled with sugar) and it will also help with your food cravings and eating habits ( being dehydrated causes the body to send us signals that we are hungry).

When you replace water  for soft drinks and juices those are items you won't buy any more ( or less of). It will also help you curb your some of you hunger cues as the body often tells us that we are hungry when in fact we are thirsty. That means you will eat less ( and binge less) on unhealthy foods or foods you just don't need.

There is also a sleuth of other reasons that water is good for you which will help in the healthy maintenance of your body which can potentially save you a trip to the doctors ( more for the US as I live and Canada) and getting prescription drugs that may just be solved by a healthier diet and water is part of it.


Use a bottle and a filter: Now what I mean by use a bottle I mean by a re-usable one. Buying already bottled water will be more costly for you then a re-usable one. If your tap water isn't the greatest use a filter.  You can get a jug with a filter or a bottle with a filter. I use a jug from Brita because that is what my husband had when we moved in together. Yes, the filters are a bit costly but you only have to change them every 3-6 months which is still better then going through several cases of water bottles. It is also better for the environment. You can also if you chose to buy glass water bottles ( I use plastic), this is one of the many sites I found that sells them.

Make a weekly meal plan:  Now this is one that I read all the time and yet I can't seem to get my head around it. This is one that I will have to work on extra hard to do this year. It is supposed to be good because you can utilize your coupons and the specials that are on that week to make your meal around and you can use one or more ingredients on your list to make several meals.

Eat leftovers: Now to some of us it's one of those things where you say of course, why throw them out? but some people don't eat leftovers. I believe in eating them, it will save you a lot of money in the long run because you aren't throwing your money away. Even if there is only enough for one person to eat the leftover in your family it's still better then throwing the food out. Think about it you spent 20$ for your supper and you had left overs for a couple meals. Divide that 20$ into the amount of meals you ate and think about how much money you would of thrown out. ( example from this site)


Use what you have: This is another thing that I have started doing. You go to the store you buy a bunch of pantry staples or food that you can freeze you put it away and then you forget about it. That was my problem but now I look through my fridge, freezer and pantry to what kind of meal I can make. I used to buy things put them away and then forget that I had them and then odds are I had to throw them out later on because they expired month prior. Now at least once a week I look at what I have in my pantry and in the fridge/freezer and see what I can do with my ingredients. Also keeping your pantry and fridge/freezer well organized will save you money in the long by no longer letting food expire or go bad.

Make a list: Make a list and stick to it. Sticking to it is the key. I had a bad habit of making a list and then buying 20 things I didn't need ( that bug still gets me but I fight most times). Not having a list can cost you more money because you are more prone to buy things you don't need and forget the things you do need ( which will make you go back to the store).

Use those savings: Ok, by this I mean a lot of things. A) use coupons. I started collecting coupons ( not extreme but a few here and there) on things I knew I bought and it saved me a few dollars here and there, especially if I used the coupons on items that were on sale you get an even greater deal. B) use the loyalty card, all grocery stores now ( or most of them) have some sort of loyalty program. I only have two grocery stores in this town and the one I go to has the PC financial points program. I use this and it saves me at least 200$ a year. I plan on collecting them for a year to see just how much I can possibly save before using them. C) last but not least, look at the flyers to see what is on sale and use those sales to plan your meals around or to fll up your pantry.

Start a garden:  I unfortunately don't have the room in my apartment to grow my own veggies or herbs but if you do why not start one. You can grow many herbs, vegetables and fruits indoors. This can save you a lot of money in the long run even if you just do it for the summer.  Also shop the farmers market if there is any in your area odds are the produce will be just as fresh ( or fresher) and cheaper then what you get in store.

Eat then shop: I don't know the science behind this, but shopping on an empty stomach will make you buy more of the things you don't need. Eat before you go shopping or keep a snack with you if you can't eat a meal before shopping.

Bulk buys: If you can join a bulk store like Costco do. It does cost a little bit for a membership but you will save more then what you pay in membership. Also stick with the items you will use most often and that you know won't go to waste. Also, buy products that are on sale in bulk again only if you use them though.

Buy Generic: When you go to the grocery store try buying generic brands instead of name brands. Often time the generic brands are just as good as the brand name. I try and buy generic brands or the cheapest brand I can find on almost everything. There are some things I do go with the little more expensive options because of the taste. Also check out the top and bottom shelves because often times that is where you will find the cheaper options. Companies actually pay to have there products placed in the sight of the shopper.

Add to your meal: Add vegetables or fruit ( depending on you are making) to your meals.This will add bulk to your meal and help stretch a little further ( think add veggies to taco meat or hamburger helper). It will also add more nutrients to your food and make you healthier.

Stop being lazy: By this I mean stop buying pre-packaged, pre-wash and pre-cut foods. Sure these can save you a lot of time but they also charge more for it. Do your groceries and decide a time when you will be doing your own food preparations. It is more time consuming but you can make it family time and have them help by washing and packing the food away. 

Portion Control: Many of us eat more then what we actually need which leaves us bloated and tired. A tip to this start with smaller portions on your plate and take the time to actually eat. It can take up to 30 minutes for your brain to catch the signals that your belly is sending. If yo are still hungry after eat a little bit more. It is better to go for seconds then it is to over eat or throw away food because you put to much on your plate.

Look at the reduced items: Looking for items that are reduced can save you money as well. You can buy meat that is reduce and freeze it or use it that day. If you like to make your own sauces and jams often you can buy large amounts of produce that you can salvage to make your recipe for half the cost. 

I hope that these tips and tricks can help you save some of those precious dollars on your grocery bills.

Me

P.S. A lot of the tips that I am going to use in my blog will be either from my own knowledge or that I looked for. Some of  knowledge I  already have I will look for articles that you can read. Either way they will all be posted on the bottom of my blog.




Links that I used and that I think you should check out:

Water:
WebMD
Greatist

Grocery tips and tricks:
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