Five Easy Money-Saving Tips; Summer Edition

My Mom told and taught me to be thrifty. And what she wants me to do is not only save money, like having a piggy bank literally, but to manifest frugality. And I'd like to share you guys some of the easy money-saving tips I've learned from her. :)

The first three (3) steps is called UTILIZATION. Why? Because free resources should be utilized.

Step 1: If you love eating out with family, friends or loved ones, don't forget to bring at home some of the unused free napkins, chopsticks, even tomato sauce in packs, chili powders, whatever the restaurant has to offer for free. :) In some instances, you can use those instead of leaving them where you have eaten, they'll just throw them away. What a waste!


Step 2: For those who love to travel, don't leave free stuffs from the hotel you slept in. Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, bath foam, toothbrush, and other bathroom amenities are fair game, since they can't be reused for the next guest. Yap! I've worked in a hotel as a room attendant before and what we did with those unused were throw them away, or sometimes, used them for personal hygiene, just inside the hotel premises. Staffs aren't allowed to take them out. So if you'll be hanging out overnight, isn't this cute little bottles perfect to fit your travel organizer than those huge shampoos and conditioners? ^_^


Step 3: Paper bags from your shopping spree can be used several times as long as it stay dry and not crumpled.


The second part is called DILUTION. Why? Because anything in a little amount, if diluted can expand its value.

Step 4: If you're running out of juice for lunch, add water and sugar to the remaining, then shake until well blended, as shown in the photo below. Yum for kiwi juice! :) Serve chilled. Believe me, the flavor is still there. :P


Step 5: Your month old nail polish must run dry if not used, or as it decreases. Don't throw them away yet. Pick what color you'll be using, check its consistency, add nail polish remover (amount will depend on the consistency), shake and shake and shake, then apply to your nails. Perhaps it will not last like the original content of the bottle but still can do its job well.


So that's it! I hope this post helped you not only to conserve your money but our environment as well. If you have other tips to share, just leave a comment below and I'll try to blog them next time for my other editions. Enjoy your summer guys! :)