Magandang araw mga mommies! There is still a month to go before 2016 ends and before we all get busy preparing for Christmas, here are some tips to free up some space in our homes, kitchens, and our wallets!
Watch: Year-End Saving Tips
1. No Grocery Shopping Week – this is a good time to review our kitchen cabinets for near expiring items or items that have been stocked for the last few months but are left unused. Take time to review and whip up recipes that maximize all of these unused ingredients. This way we also avoid having expired canned goods, sauces, and other food items next year. Sayang naman!
2. Review unused items like clothes, toys, gadgets, etc. and sell, share, or donate – I followed this tip just a few days ago and this has saved me money from buying presents for my son’s exchange gifts, teachers, etc. Of course, these items are unused but can be very useful to others who will receive them. As our kids grow up we are also left with clothes, toys that they no longer use. These can be sold via a garage sale or donated to family, friends, and even institutions.
3. Plan errands and outings – before the Christmas rush, plan your outings like grocery shopping for noche buena, new year, and other gatherings. List down common ingredients and stock them now to avoid traffic and return trips to the supermarket. Schedule outings (paglabas ng bahay) with other errands like paying bills, going to the bank, or visiting relatives together to save money, time, and effort.
These are just a few quick ways to boost our savings before a new year starts, don’t forget to budget your money wisely and think twice – even thrice before spending!
Happy Saving Mommy & Baby!
