499 money-saving tips

I love saving money almost as much I love spending it! What about you? If you want to read all money-saving 499 tips in one go, here is the link: 499 ways to save money.

But here are a few of my very favourite:

• Shop once a month for main grocery items (with a shopping list), this way the temptation for things you neither want or need is cut down. (Plus, you save time and petrol.)
  
• I always pack a bottle of water or drinks in drink bottles for kids. I refuse to pay $3 for a drink when you can get it for free. 
  
• Always ask for a discount on big purchases e.g.: TVs, microwaves, etc. Never pay the ticketed price on these items! Even some clothing stores can give discounts! The worse they can do is say no.
  
• Cook at home. (Click here for many great kid-friendly recipes.)
  
• Join the local toy library (and the local book library).
  
• Shop (and sell) at Kidspot Online Market. A great way to pick up bargains and to make a bit of cash on items you no longer want.