Over the last week there has been absolutely no new strategies to save money, but with $707 to go I am starting to think - lets get this job finished. As mentioned before we have shifted away from re-vamping the bathroom as we are about to head off on a red dirt experience. They money we have saved is put away, and maybe we will spend it while away, maybe it will be there when we get back. I am still keen on a new bathroom by xmas, but an awesome holiday rich with experiences is the priority now.
So how have I saved over the last week:
#65 - the strategies of being super organised when it comes to lunches and snacks is still a major $$ saver. On my largest work day I literally dont have time to even drive through a drive through - so being organised is essential.
Last week I think I saved about $15 avoiding the bakery
$12 on being organised with drinks
$20 on avoiding the Friday takeaway for the kids
$10 on picking the kids up from care, just before the o'clock, rather than just after
So that makes about $57.
So that brings my balance down to $650.
Over the next few weeks we are going to 'eat down' the larder. Is this a saving? The food has already been bought - surely it is not a saving. I would argue that it is! We will try new meals, from the ingrediants that we have, and 'make do' more than we usually do. Previously I said that one of my strategies for saving money was just not going in the supermarket - I always spent more than intended - the specials always got me in - always!
Anyway - this week is potato week - the spuds I dug earlier in the year are starting to seed - so eat them or throw them out - that's gotta save $$!
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