How to Save Health and Wealth
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I am a firm believer that there’s always an exception to every rule.
As I strictly adhere to applying my advocacy, which is SAVING, I don’t exclude myself from the majority of the population who often indulge in delicious and fancy food servings – which would mean more spent money.
But, having said this, we can still find ways to economize while doing our eating itinerary.
Here are some of the basics:
1. Make a list. When buying groceries, always plan ahead. Check your shelves what needs to be bought. Making a list prevents you from doubling what you already have in stock. List it!
2. Stick to your list. When in the grocery store, try not to window-shop. Pin your head up and walk ahead. Walk straight!
3. Do couponing. Use coupons/deals with your necessary purchase, but don’t make your coupons an excuse to buy items that you don’t really need. Coupon it!
4. Go sampling and do own research and survey. When thinking of trying a new product, always consider a free taste or a free sample because chances are, you might not like the new one.
If you’re not able to get a free piece, ask friends and relatives if they have already tried the item. Word of mouth almost always is reliable.
Do your own survey. It’s worth trying first before buying it. It’s like taking any written test, the elimination and multiple-choice types. Choose the best answer!
5. Bring limited money. Though some may not agree, but this will give you great confidence that you’ll not end up spending beyond your budget. Leave credit cards or any other source behind. Bring only cash that’s intended for your listed purchase. Stick to the budget!
6. Bulk only when necessary. This is one of the misconceptions that most shoppers think in terms of grocery-shopping. Some think that buying in bulk in almost everything saves money, but in reality, this practice makes you spend even more especially when they are not consumed on a daily basis.
Cereals, for instance, are a good example to buy in bulk for a family of more than four whose members consume regularly. Perishable items should also not be bought in bulk, unless again, you’re a large family. Limit it!
7. Consider buying store brands. This is where my big savings come from. I normally buy generic and store-branded products, which I find works just the same as the branded ones.
Take note, there are times that branded items also go on sale. So, keep your eyes open wide all the time. Be an owl!
8. Buy refills. Most manufacturers have designed items in sachets or refills. Ketchups and mayonnaise and other condiments are best examples. These are most beneficial especially when you have your own dispensers at home or workplace. Replenish!
9. Consider combo packs. Again, most manufacturers offer combo packs when they want to launch or introduce new products. But this will also apply to their old products to boost their marketing strategy.
For example, pasta; manufacturers will combine it with a free pasta sauce and vice versa. So, combo it!
10. Transfer tin can contents. This tip is not only to save you money but for hygienic purposes. Opened tin cans will create molds and rust inside and out. For instance, for sauces and pastes for making pasta or pizza, make sure to transfer them to a clean and dry container and cover tightly.
Even putting inside the refrigerator will not stop these fungal growth and bacterial elements from growing and multiplying. So, do you really want these elements to be part of your meal? I don’t think so. Metal out!
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