Got No Dough - Saving Money in Slim Times

Inspired by the article 25 Ways I Save Money by Dawn.

1. Keep the air conditioner/heater turned down.
2. Use less water by installing a low flow shower head.
3. Air dry clothes when I can (especially large blankets & jeans which take forever to dry).
4. Keep my dryer filter clean and my change my furnace filter regularly.
5. Turn off lights/appliances when I’m not using them (just today I had go around after my husband and kids and turn off SEVEN lights).
6. Keep the tires on my car inflated to the proper level.
7. Use the air conditioner in my car sparingly.
8. Keep my car tuned up.
9. Use the cruise control whenever possible.
10. Try not to let my car idle anymore than I have to.
11. Shop at the Dollar Store BEFORE I shop anywhere else.
12. Catch movies on video rather than in the theater.
13. Buy books from thrift stores for a buck.
14. Get magazines from retailers who give me an extra 10% off.
15. Order fast food off the dollar menu.
16. Make my grocery list based on which foods are on sale that week.
17. Make my own snack packs by putting cookies and chips into small snack bags.
18. Make lunches out of leftovers from the night before.
19. Drink water instead of soda (ok, I wish I could do this more, but I’m an ADDICT).
20. Eat fruits and veggies that are in season.
21. Save Starbucks for special occasions
22. Split a meal with my kids when we eat out.
23. Clean everything with vinegar and water (the stuff is amazing!).
24. Recycle all of our plastic, glass and aluminum.
25. Regift anything that I receive and don’t need.