{"id":159612,"date":"2019-05-26T05:31:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-26T10:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/50-simple-ways-to-save-money"},"modified":"2019-05-26T05:31:21","modified_gmt":"2019-05-26T10:31:21","slug":"50-simple-ways-to-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/50-simple-ways-to-save-money","title":{"rendered":"50 Simple Ways to Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If <a title=\"Saving Money in the Kitchen\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/my-money\/savings-stories\/saving-money-in-the-kitchen\/\">saving money<\/a>seems like too hard-handed a duty, it&#8217;s good to start gradual. Now are 50 simple ways to save money- start today! <\/p>\n<p>1. Track your spending. Use a diary or if you have a Smart Phone use an app such as iXpenseit.( Little hint- if you subscribe to the Stay at Home Mum newsletter &#8211; you get a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StayHomeMum\/app\/100265896690345\/\"> free budget spreadsheet<\/a> !). <\/p>\n<p>2. Keep track of your tax deductions during the entire year and file all acknowledgments in one spot. If you enter your receipts into a spreadsheet- is not merely will it impel your accountants undertaking much easier- there is a good chance they will charge you less for the work! <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/financebuzz.io_...jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Babycare\" class=\"wp-image-230595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/financebuzz.io_...jpg\" alt=\"50 Simple Ways to Save Money | Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"501\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/financebuzz.io_...jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/financebuzz.io_..-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/financebuzz.io_..-768x396.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/financebuzz.io\/3-surprising-money-tips-from-mark-cuban\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via financebuzz.io<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Use tax returns to <a title=\"Get Out of Debt!!!!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/my-money\/debt\/get-out-of-debt\/\">pay off debt<\/a> such as credit cards and minimise the interest you have to pay.<\/p>\n<p>4. Ensure you have registered as a family for the Medicare Safety Net rather than as two men. This will lower your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanservices.gov.au\/individuals\/services\/medicare\/medicare-safety-net\">Medicare Safety Net<\/a> Threshold. Once you reach a certain limit, you can get more coin back for out of hospital expenses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/giphy-8-1.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/giphy-8-1.gif\" alt=\"giphy (8)\" width=\"507\" height=\"292\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Ask your bank to review your accountings to make sure you are getting the best deal. And even if you are getting a good deal, ask for a better batch for has become a steadfast customer.<\/p>\n<p>6. Limit your ATM transactions to formerly a week to avoid excess rewards. Merely use your own bank&#8217;s ATM.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/selling_family_home-793x496-e1466745319749.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/selling_family_home-793x496-e1466745319749.jpg\" alt=\"50 Simple Ways to Save Money | Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/selling_family_home-793x496-e1466745319749.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/selling_family_home-793x496-e1466745319749-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. Review your <a title=\"Preparing for a Mortgage\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/my-money\/mortgages\/preparing-for-a-mortgage\/\">home loan<\/a> parcel. Experiment challengers and pressure your lender for a better deal.<\/p>\n<p>8. Check with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/forms\/searching-for-lost-super\/\">Australian Tax Office<\/a> to see if you have any lost super and consolidate.<\/p>\n<p>9. Make extra contributions to your superannuation if you are able to do so via the government&#8217;s co-contribution planned. Not merely are you providing more income for when you retire, often if you&#8217; salary sacrifice&#8217; additional funds into your super, you can end up with more in your offer packet( because you can lower your tax bracket- ask your accountant !). <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/anthillonline.com\/smes-owe-the-ato-the-most-are-small-business-owners-using-the-tax-office-as-a-line-of-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-230653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ato.jpg\" alt=\"anthillonline.com\" width=\"501\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ato.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/ato-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/anthillonline.com\/smes-owe-the-ato-the-most-are-small-business-owners-using-the-tax-office-as-a-line-of-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anthillonline.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10. If you have internet, dwelling phone and mobile- reverberating your provider to see if you can get a parcel agreement to save.<\/p>\n<p>11. Update your work skills. Check if your eligible for any government platforms or subsidies.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sunset.com_...jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sunset.com_...jpg\" alt=\"50 Simple Ways to Save Money | Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sunset.com_...jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sunset.com_..-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sunset.com_..-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunset.com\/garden\/fruits-veggies\/how-to-start-a-garden\/how-to-start-a-garden_5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via sunset.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12. Grow your own vegetables and herbs. It is easy to do and you can&#8217;t get any fresher than your own back garden! <\/p>\n<p>13. Make your own fertiliser. Compost or invest in a worm farm. Not only will you save money but you&#8217;re helping the environment.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenculturemagazine.com\/good-to-know\/how-to\/how-to-make-your-own-organic-fertilizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/gardenculturemagazine.com_...jpg\" alt=\"50 Simple Ways to Save Money | Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"501\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/gardenculturemagazine.com_...jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/gardenculturemagazine.com_..-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/gardenculturemagazine.com_..-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/gardenculturemagazine.com_..-1024x546.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenculturemagazine.com\/good-to-know\/how-to\/how-to-make-your-own-organic-fertilizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via gardenculturemagazine.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14. Never water the garden-variety between 10 am and 2pm. Water is molten and lost in the heat.<\/p>\n<p>15. Place a barrel in the bottom of the shower and use the amassed spray to give your dry garden a good soaking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/houseandhome\/diy-cleaning-products\/make-your-own\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/make-your-own.jpg\" alt=\"50 Simple Ways to Save Money | Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/make-your-own.jpg 571w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/make-your-own-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>17. <a title=\"DIY Cleaning Products\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/houseandhome\/diy-cleaning-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make your own cleaning produces<\/a>. Vinegar and eucalyptus a great household cleansers. 16. Cook and ice your own cookies, slices and cakes. Not merely is it cheaper- it smacks better.<\/p>\n<p>18. Pack rather than buy lunch every day &#8211; you will save hundreds. Even better, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/recipes\/guide-to-freezing-sandwiches\/\">freeze your lunches<\/a> to eat during the week to ensure there is no wastage! <\/p>\n<p>19. Plan your dinners in advance and never croak grocery shopping without a inventory and never patronize starving. This forecloses impulse buying.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/sirionsteroids.org\/grocery-shopping-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sirionsteroids.org_...jpg\" alt=\"Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sirionsteroids.org_...jpg 589w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sirionsteroids.org_..-300x258.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sirionsteroids.org\/grocery-shopping-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via sirionsteroids.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20. Switch to generic labels. They are often made from the same parts in the same factory, with a different label.<\/p>\n<p>21. Buy in bulk and save. Cook larger portions and ice for later.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/raparperisydan.blogspot.fi\/2014\/12\/bulk-candy-store.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/raparperisydan.blogspot.fi_...jpg\" alt=\"Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/raparperisydan.blogspot.fi_...jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/raparperisydan.blogspot.fi_..-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/raparperisydan.blogspot.fi\/2014\/12\/bulk-candy-store.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via raparperisydan.blogspot.fi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>22. Reducing the amount of packed convenience foods your purchase. Buy fresh. It&#8217;s cheaper and better for you.<\/p>\n<p>23. Try cheaper nappy symbols or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/my-kids\/babies\/aussie-mum-takes-on-the-big-boys-one-nappy-at-a-time\/\">buy your nappies in bulk<\/a> when they are on sale.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/recipes\/broccoli-and-beet-puree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Spinach-and-Broccoli-Puree.jpg\" alt=\"Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Spinach-and-Broccoli-Puree.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Spinach-and-Broccoli-Puree-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>24. If possible, breastfeed. It&#8217;s good for baby, handy and free.<\/p>\n<p>25. Make <a title=\"Baby and Toddler Food\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/recipes\/baby-toddler-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homemade baby food<\/a>. Buying two containers a epoch can expense in excess of $1000 per year.<\/p>\n<p>26. Put all your$ 2 coppers into a copper tin or a 2 litre exhaust coke bottle and use the money to pay for food or drinks during the school holidays.<\/p>\n<p>27. Shop at authorization centres and factory stores. Also don&#8217;t ignore discount stores like The Reject Shop and Dimmies- they are generally have dismis dishwasher tables and spaghetti sauces at cheaper tolls than the supermarket.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/everydollar.com_...jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/everydollar.com_...jpg\" alt=\"Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"501\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/everydollar.com_...jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/everydollar.com_..-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/everydollar.com_..-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/everydollar.com_..-1024x535.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydollar.com\/blog\/easiest-way-to-pay-off-debt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via everydollar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>28. Plan to patronize during sale ages. Most supermarkets have a&#8217; 8 Week Sale Cycle&#8217;- so buy the more expensive makes like bottled coffee during the sale period, and try and make it last-place until the next hertz- if you can! <\/p>\n<p>29. Swap to vigour efficient worlds and liquid saving showerheads.<\/p>\n<p>30. Consider purchasing second-hand white goods or expose sits which &#8220;re coming with&#8221; a discount if you need to purchase white goods. Likewise consider getting rid of old whitegoods, often they are energy in-efficient- so they provided free of charge more in electricity than they are able to to supplant( over the course of a year ). Ditch the old-time chest freezer and give a brand-new upright instead! <\/p>\n<p>31. Wash in cold water and cool drapes on the clothes line rather than in the dryer.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/superkidsnutrition.com_...jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/superkidsnutrition.com_...jpg\" alt=\"Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/superkidsnutrition.com_...jpg 2391w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/superkidsnutrition.com_..-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/superkidsnutrition.com_..-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/superkidsnutrition.com_..-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/superkidsnutrition.com_..-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.superkidsnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/family-car-wash-HP.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via superkidsnutrition.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>32. Wash your own car- make the adolescents help, it can be fun.<\/p>\n<p>33. During the School Holidays- consider a&#8217; Staycation&#8217; rather than a holiday. Sleep in your own berthed every night, but still used to go and do something fun during the day! <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/simplebites.net_...jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/simplebites.net_...jpg\" alt=\"Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/simplebites.net_...jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/simplebites.net_..-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.simplebites.net\/eat-well-spend-less-wholesome-homemade-food-for-air-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via simplebites.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>34. When <a title=\"Save on Food when Travelling with Kids\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/my-kids\/activities\/holidays\/saving-on-food-when-travelling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travelling with the children<\/a>&#8211; bundle meat and potions and stop in parks and reserves.<\/p>\n<p>35. When circulating consider hostels or compartments as opposes it hotels.<\/p>\n<p>36. Use libraries rather than buy volumes. You can also borrow children&#8217;s dvd&#8217;s and cd&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/1001libraries.wordpress.com\/2014\/08\/17\/katoomba-library-australia\/comment-page-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1001libraries.wordpress.com_...jpg\" alt=\"Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1001libraries.wordpress.com_...jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1001libraries.wordpress.com_..-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1001libraries.wordpress.com_..-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1001libraries.wordpress.com\/2014\/08\/17\/katoomba-library-australia\/comment-page-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via 1001 libraries.wordpress.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>37. Shop at <a title=\"Pros and Cons of Op Shopping for Clothes\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/shopping\/clothing\/pros-cons-op-shopping-clothing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">charity collects<\/a>. Good on your purse, good for charity, good for the environment.<\/p>\n<p>38. During school holidays contact your neighbourhood Council to find out about free vacation the action of your area.<\/p>\n<p>39. Take the kids for a bushwalk and a <a title=\"Packing the Perfect Picnic\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/my-kids\/activities\/packing-the-perfect-picnic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">picnic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>40. Having a <a title=\"Plan a Progressive Dinner\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/recipes\/cooking-tips\/plan-a-progressive-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dinner party<\/a>&#8211; make it pot luck. Everyone brings a dish and the overhead is shared.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/images.wisegeek.com\/group-of-friends-having-outdoor-barbeque-at-home.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/group-of-friends-having-outdoor-barbeque-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/group-of-friends-having-outdoor-barbeque-at-home.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/group-of-friends-having-outdoor-barbeque-at-home-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/group-of-friends-having-outdoor-barbeque-at-home-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.wisegeek.com\/group-of-friends-having-outdoor-barbeque-at-home.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via wisegeek.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>41. Join a neighbourhood playgroup( or <a title=\"Hosting a Playgroup\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/my-kids\/activities\/kids-activities\/hosting-a-playgroup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">host your own<\/a> !)- a entertaining and inexpensive action to entertain your toddler. Also check out what planneds you local library has for the little ones- they often have a free baby and toddler undertaking group during the week.<\/p>\n<p>42. Establish a babysitting roundabout and sell works with trusted friends.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/playbuzz.com_...jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/playbuzz.com_...jpg\" alt=\"Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/playbuzz.com_...jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/playbuzz.com_..-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.playbuzz.com\/countryoutfitterstyle10\/what-is-your-summer-anthem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via playbuzz.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>43. Organise a plaything exchange. Swap playthings your children no longer use.<\/p>\n<p>44. Barter with love and family e.g. a basket of ironing for some home cooking.<\/p>\n<p>45. Refrain from buying bottled water, take your own, its free and better for the environment.<\/p>\n<p>46. Save on <a title=\"Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/occasions\/christmas\/gifts-christmas\/unique-gift-wrapping-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas wrap<\/a>, use brown newspaper and dress with ribbon or tell the adolescents decorate it.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stubbornlycrafty.com\/blog\/paper-christmas-lights-garland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/stubbornlycrafty.com_...jpg\" alt=\"Stay At Home Mum\" width=\"502\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/stubbornlycrafty.com_...jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/stubbornlycrafty.com_..-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/stubbornlycrafty.com_..-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stubbornlycrafty.com\/blog\/paper-christmas-lights-garland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via stubbornlycrafty.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>47. Save on Christmas cards- supply your children with craft affords and using them conclude posters for you.<\/p>\n<p>48. Save on <a title=\"Homemade Christmas Decorations\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/occasions\/christmas\/decorations-and-decor\/home-made-christmas-decorations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas adornments<\/a>. Make paper wreaths and opening medallions with the kids.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theidearoom.net\/peppermint-candy-cane-sugar-scrub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-230654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/candy-cane-sugar-scrub-theidearoom-5-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"www.theidearoom.net\" width=\"501\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/candy-cane-sugar-scrub-theidearoom-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.stayathomemum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/candy-cane-sugar-scrub-theidearoom-5-683x1024-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theidearoom.net\/peppermint-candy-cane-sugar-scrub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.theidearoom.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>49. 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