Saving money is easier said than done. Especially when we don’t have a clear picture of how exactly to save money. The first and foremost point when saving money is to control expenses.
Below are 10 everyday items that can help you stop spending unnecessarily:
1. Slow Cooker
Not only does it consume less electricity, but a slow cooker can also make cheap cut meats super soft. You can buy it here.
2. Baking Pan
With baking pans, you can bake your own bread, muffins, scones, etc instead of buying them. You can buy it here, here and here.
3. Water Bottle
When you carry a water bottle both indoor and outdoor, you don’t only save time and water from washing the cups you use to drink, but also save money from buying water from any stores when you’re outdoors. You can buy it here.
4. Travel Mug
Travel mugs are mugs with insulated walls inside them to keep beverages hot or cold longer. On average, travel mugs keep the temperature for around 3-4 hours. You can buy it here.
5. Smart Cup Warmer USB
Smart cup warmer USB is a warmer you can plug into your computer. You simply put your coffee or tea mug there while you’re working and the warmer will retain the heat so you’ll always have warm coffee/tea instead of having to buy a new one. You can buy it here.
6. Grocery Bags
These days supermarkets charge you for using their grocery bags. Bringing your own grocery bags is good for the environment but also saves you from having to buy any from the supermarkets. You can buy it here.
7. Snacks
We can feel peckish from time to time. Perhaps some of us would just grab a chocolate bar, a piece of scone, or some other type of snacks. $1 here, $3 there, every day they all add up and before you know it, you spend way more than what you’ve set for your budget. Therefore, always bring snacks with you and always choose the healthy ones when possible. You can buy snack containers to store and carry your snacks here.
8. Airtight Food Storage
This is especially useful when you buy food in bulk. When you buy in bulk, most of them come in a plastic bag. Many don’t have a ziploc so when you open it, you’ll have to find a rubber band or a clip to keep the air out as it will affect the freshness of the food. Furthermore, taking the food from a big plastic bag might not be handy. Therefore, having airtight food storage containers is not only practical but also keeps the food fresh.
9. Bicycle
Rather than driving your car to the supermarket that’s just 2 km away from your home, why not ride a bike. It’s good for your health and the environment. You save fuel/gas too.
10. Clothes Airer
Instead of drying your clothes in the electric dryer, hang your clothes dry on the clothes airer. It saves electricity bills.
