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It depends where you live with how easy this is to implement but:
No uber eats or postmates.
Bring your lunch to work.
Cook all meals at home.
Coffee/alcohol at home.
I don’t really follow this advice but i have in the past and it definitely adds up. It’s also about balance. Sometimes you need to treat yourself and have a lil fun.
When you do start saving a little you can also open a hysa (high yield savings account). It is super easy and you don’t have to go to a physical bank. You can earn around 5% on your savings. Kind of nice to have your savings earn you a little extra money.
I don’t really follow this advice but i have in the past and it definitely adds up. It’s also about balance. Sometimes you need to treat yourself and have a lil fun.
When you do start saving a little you can also open a hysa (high yield savings account). It is super easy and you don’t have to go to a physical bank. You can earn around 5% on your savings. Kind of nice to have your savings earn you a little extra money.
Jun 8, 2024
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🆓coffee, cocktails, salads, etc. BUT because treats out are also nice/deserved from time to time, take advantage of fast casual dining apps with free signup rewards
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🪦i’m pescatarian (bc tuna is cheap and i don’t want to be an inconvenience when im out with friends or fam) but i eat mostly vegetarian at home. here’s some things that helped me be organized and mostly plant based on a budget:
1. always buy a random protein or two everytime you shop. black beans, tofu, chickpeas (makes a mean imitation tuna salad) etc… same goes for a base such as lentils, rice etc. even if you don’t have a recipe in mind you’ll be thankful for it later. canned tomato is also great to have on hand. 2. invest in some nutritional yeast! 3. i take a week or so to sporadically write a paper list out with at least three or four meals in mind along with a loose budget (that’s what works best for me as i get paid biweekly) 4. if your local grocery has an app, use it! i have very bad anxiety so i love knowing exactly what aisle something is in. sometimes i compare between different store apps to see who will keep me close to my budget. i enter my paper list into the app so i’m sure that i have everything. and read those circulars/check for coupons. 5. get yourself a couple “cheat meals” something boxed, frozen, microwavable etc for your lazy days. also get a fun snack or two <3
groceries are def not easy so i feel your struggle! hope these tips help a bit :)
1. always buy a random protein or two everytime you shop. black beans, tofu, chickpeas (makes a mean imitation tuna salad) etc… same goes for a base such as lentils, rice etc. even if you don’t have a recipe in mind you’ll be thankful for it later. canned tomato is also great to have on hand. 2. invest in some nutritional yeast! 3. i take a week or so to sporadically write a paper list out with at least three or four meals in mind along with a loose budget (that’s what works best for me as i get paid biweekly) 4. if your local grocery has an app, use it! i have very bad anxiety so i love knowing exactly what aisle something is in. sometimes i compare between different store apps to see who will keep me close to my budget. i enter my paper list into the app so i’m sure that i have everything. and read those circulars/check for coupons. 5. get yourself a couple “cheat meals” something boxed, frozen, microwavable etc for your lazy days. also get a fun snack or two <3
groceries are def not easy so i feel your struggle! hope these tips help a bit :)
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💵It’s the difference between complaining about how you waste too much money eating out, and complaining about how it wastes too much money to eat out.
My mom was right: there’s food at home
My mom was right: there’s food at home
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