Welcome to my 52 Ways to Save $100 a Month series. We’re serious about saving money in 2016. Sometimes it’s the little things and sometimes it’s the big things. I’m here to walk you through some little things that can add up to BIG savings. 52 little things to be exact. Every week, join me back here for another small money saving tip or idea that might not seem like significant savings until you see the overall yearly savings. It might just blow your mind. So pop in each Tuesday and read a new tip that will help you on your way to save $100 a month!
I like staying busy. I don’t do well with idle time. I also like saving money. When you combine the two, you are often left with some great DIY projects that save big money. Today we’re talking about making things yourself to save big on your budget. We’ll cover a wide range of DIY items, from making your own cup of tea to making your own detergent. Every little DIY project you tackle adds money back into your pocket. Here are a few ways I like to make it myself and save.
How Much Can You Save: $780+ A recent survey reported the average American worked spent about $15 a week on coffee outside of the home, and a total of $1,200 a year total on coffee. So that means only a fraction of that, or $420ish, is spent making coffee from home. Doing simple math and you’ve got yourself and almost $800 savings per year. Wowza.
More Ways to Save:
52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Clean Out Your Closet {Week 1 of 52}
52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Break Up with Cable {Week 2 of 52}
52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Barter Better {Week 3 of 52}
52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Change Your Own Oil {Week 4 of 52}
52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Adjust Your Thermostat {Week 5 of 52}
52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Take Advantage of Your Perks {Week 6 of 52}
52 Ways to Save $100 a Month | Pack Your Lunch {Week 7 of 52}
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