Issues I No Longer Purchase to Save Cash

Whew, it looks as if in all places we flip, the costs of on a regular basis issues proceed to extend. From groceries to leisure, from transportation to journey – I get the sensation inflation may be very a lot right here to remain. That’s why there are particular issues I not purchase to save cash.

So, what can we do about rising costs? Nicely, we’ve to reassess our budgets to see the place we are able to shave pointless spending, or make more cash! Since making more cash often includes both getting a better-paying job or getting a facet hustle, I’m going to make this text straightforward by sharing the issues I not purchase to save cash!

Issues I No Longer Purchase to Save Cash

Bottled Water

Not solely am I attempting to be extra environmentally acutely aware, however as somebody who lives alone and works remotely, a pack of bottled water can actually do some harm to my grocery funds! I solely purchase a 6-pack of bottled water after I know I’ll have company over (and I retailer them within the fridge), however I don’t purchase recurrently.

Questioning what to make use of as a substitute? I’ve an enormous Brita water pitcher that I refill each day, and I even have a gallon water jug that helps me keep hydrated all through the day! I save a lot cash by doing this!

Paper plates/utensils

I stay alone so I’ve no downside with handwashing or using my dishwasher. I simply discover that I’m creating extra waste by throwing away a number of paper plates and utensils. Now, each time I do Uber Eats and meals include paper plates/utensils from the restaurant, I be sure that to save lots of them!

For me, paper plates/utensils are extra for when I’ve company over and I’m entertaining them with meals…then once more, that’s what potlucks are for! 😂

Fashionable Make-up merchandise

Should you’re a daily CGS reader, you already know that I’m a “magnificence fanatic”, however as I’m getting older and extra refined/basic, I notice that I don’t have the will to leap on each make-up development. Throughout 2020, I had time to replicate on my private make-up model to find out what merchandise I need to maintain in rotation, and I spotted that I purchased make-up only for the tendencies.

I touched upon this in my article, “7 Methods to Save Cash on Make-up”, however I’ve been “procuring my stash” and discovered that I can create just about any look with what I have already got…and are available on, I actually don’t want to purchase one other eyeshadow palette with related colours LOL!

{Costly} Fitness center Membership

Oh sure, like lots of people, I made a decision to cancel my health club membership in mid-2020 and I haven’t seemed again. As a substitute, I make the most of a free health club known as YouTube Health! However for actual, I dislike common cardio like operating on the treadmill and ellipticals – I’d fairly dance!

Often, at gyms, there could also be a dance class or two, however you may have to join them upfront or wait. Nicely, I can simply discover a enjoyable dance video to train on YouTube each time I need! I’ve additionally purchased some weights that I can use as effectively, with a power coaching video on YouTube. Severely, what isn’t on YouTube nowadays?

Now I’ll say, after I get my power up, I wish to rejoin a health club sooner or later (perhaps I’ll meet a advantageous and match man there lol), however I’m not dashing it. I did like seeing individuals work out as motivation, however I believe I like saving a further $20+ a month extra!

Seasonal Décor, Each Season

Hear, I like holidays and seasons like everybody else, however my goodness how a lot is a Christmas tree nowadays? Once I moved into my goddess pad, I used to be adamant that I’d stay intentional with my decor and keep on with residing a minimalistic life-style. Subsequently, no matter decor I’ve, that’s what I’m going to make use of for each vacation season. Passion Foyer and Michael’s have seen my pockets too many instances previously!

Issues Not on My Grocery Record

I’m going to maintain this quick (like my grocery record lol): If it’s not on my grocery record, it’s not moving into my grocery cart haha! I suppose I’m thought of “old-school” as a result of I nonetheless write down my record and take it with me to the grocery retailer and cross off every merchandise with a pen!

Protecting with the grocery theme, there are different gadgets from the grocery retailer that I not purchase:

• Pre-Lower Fruits and Veggies – I’ve been launched from the chains of the comfort of shopping for pre-cut produce when it’s cheaper to purchase produce and reduce them up myself! Oh, and this gadget has been a lifesaver for me!
• Contemporary Produce Weekly – As a lot as I like fruits and veggies, I simply don’t eat them as rapidly as I ought to (or perhaps it’s as a result of I stay alone and feed simply myself). Now I simply purchase what I do know I’m going to eat for the week (perhaps it’s solely strawberries, not each strawberries and blueberries) and no matter I don’t eat, I merely freeze and use them for smoothies, and defrost when wanted.

Mani/Pedi Each 2 Weeks

Lately, I’ve discovered to do my very own nails and I’ve been getting higher at making use of press-on nails! The extra I do them myself, the higher I’m getting, which instills extra confidence in my beautification abilities. Now, I may get them professionally carried out for giant occasions and/or holidays!

For my pedicures, I now solely get them within the summers (I stay within the Chicago space), and I be sure that I maintain them painted myself! 😉

Hopefully, sharing my very own record of issues I not purchase can assist encourage you to take a deeper have a look at your funds to see what you’ll be able to reduce out to save cash. Extra importantly, I hope our economic system will get a bit higher!

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-Lena

The CGS Staff