Sometimes it can be a whole lot more fun to be weird and wacky than normal and predictable. And, if it saves you a few bucks, that makes it even more great, right? Here are some out-of-the-box ways to save when you are trying to stretch your budget dollars.
Take a course at the community college, and get access to their library, their gym, their internet, and more. Why not? You can take all kinds of great courses from art to physics, meet a whole lot of new people, get in shape, and get other stuff for free. Many community colleges (or universities) have terrific workout rooms, pools, running/walking tracks, and so on. As well, the libraries have the latest industry magazines, journals, books and great seating, too. You also get free super fast internet access, because as a student, you get to use their computers, too. And, once a week, you can learn about something you may have always wanted to know.
Get chickens for your back yard. Chickens are totally cool birds that lay eggs you can eat. They're super cheap to feed, don't smell if you care for them properly, and it takes only a few hens to provide plenty of eggs for your family. And they taste a whole lot better too. Getting ready for your chickens can be a lot of fun in itself. The whole family can read up on different kinds of chickens (Auracanas lay green eggs, for example; Rhode Island Reds lay brown ones) and how to prepare for their arrival. Oh-and you don't even need to have a single cockle-doodle-do male that annoys the neighbors-the hens will lay for you as long as you feed them well. Be sure to check your town or city by-laws regarding keeping small animals on your property. Pretty soon, you'll be supplying eggs for the whole neighborhood-and hey, now you have a second income so birdies pay for themselves, and you make a few bucks, too.
Move outside town and buy a smaller house. If you can live on the edge of town, you can save a fortune, not only on the actual cost of a house, but also on the taxes you pay. If you buy a house that's smaller than your current one, you can save money that way, too. It takes a bit of time to organize going to town for groceries and other purchases and appointments, but with a bit of care, this can be a huge cost saver. And the cost of moving is totally tax deductible, so save every bill, and lower your taxes for next year.
Volunteer for special events and go for free. When special events come to town, volunteers are always needed to help out. And volunteers almost always get rewarded with freebies or deep discounts. As well, when you volunteer, you find out about all kinds of other freebies or special events before other people do. So volunteer at the symphony, the local YMCA, your library, or for special events at the movie theatre.
With costs only going up, and what seems like incomes always coming down, it might be time to start thinking really creatively about how you can save more money and stretch your income dollars.
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