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Sometimes, if we just thought about our buying habits before doing, we could save. If we thought about our habits further, we might see the brilliance of having a thought-out strategy that can work over time. All of this thinking can save you money. Pennypinchinghints.com has some very basic and thoughtful tips about how you can save.
Where to Buy
- Buy online – Buying online can first of all save you gas and save you time, both good money pluses. Online shopping often means volume, too, and therefore better discounts, sometimes up to 50% off. Finally, when you buy online, buy from places that offer free shipping so what you have saved by buying online is not eaten up by postage costs.
- Buy close to home – Local shopping also saves gas as well wear on your vehicle. You will also contribute to a smaller footprint if you buy locally and not add to the demand for more and more shopping centers and malls.
- Buy what you need at stores that specialize in stocking your purchase – Drugstores make a fast stop, but light bulbs or tools will cost less at the local hardware store. Your local drugstore also has cheaper medications and cosmetics than your grocery store, even if you have to make another stop.
- Buy after holidays – The best prices you will find is after holidays. It is best to buy a year ahead of time and save; you just need to get into that habit. Christmas decorations, packaging, cards, and candies are all much cheaper after the holiday has past. Out-of-season buying is also helpful. For instance, back-to-school clothes will be cheaper after Labor Day, as will shorts and other summer clothing.
- There are also certain times when certain products go on sale -You all know about January white sales, the best time to buy linens. In February buy furniture, March is the time to buy TVs and digital cameras, May is for athletic shoes and clothing, June is a good time to buy tools, July is for outdoor furniture, August is time for car shopping, September is good for cars too and for gas grills, October is the time to buy lawn mowers and winter coats, November is the time for bicycles and GPS electronics, and we’re back to December and January, great times to buy appliances. Keep a good-buying-time calendar and wait for savings.
When to Buy
And, Simplify
- Stop buying what you don’t need – If you have 5 pairs of jeans, stop buying them. If you have extra towels, you don’t need more. The less you buy, the more money you will have.
- Stop buying fancy cleaners – All you really need are a few ingredients: vinegar, water, and baking soda, and salt. Save space and money, still clean as thoroughly as ever, and have fewer chemicals in your home. For more cleaning supply hints see Pennypinchinghints.com’s Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies.
- Drink water – Water is a healthy drinking choice, and you’ll be saving money on sodas and soft drinks as well as the space it takes for all the bottles that pile up before recycling.
We can live cheaper with a little thought and save money and time while still contributing to the health of our planet and our own health.
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