Whoa, say that title ten times fast! Fall is always a fun time of year; colors are changing, leaves are falling, and temps are beginning to drop. Making the most of autumn while staying Financially Fit may be easier than you think! Check out this list of five money-saving tips we put together...
1. Home-heating costs are not cheap, especially for us Minnesotans. Before the Temperature cools way down, consider taking another look at how 'weatherproof' your home is. It may cost you a bit up front, but it will save you a lot in heating and maintenance costs in the upcoming winter months!
2. Fresh foods are plentiful and inexpensive during this time of year. You can still grab summer favorites like tomatoes, peppers, corn, and cucumbers AND add in fall favorites like butternut squash, grapes, and sweet potatoes for tasty, nutritious, and affordable meals. And remember, as herbs and summer annuals start to seed, take a few minutes to collect seeds for next year. This can be an easy way to keep your garden going from year to year, without making it a huge investment!
3. Cooking with a crock pot rather than a stove can save you money in energy costs. You can make a lot of yummy, healthy meals with a crock pot, and it will save you time too. Simply throw ingredients in and let the crock pot do the work!4. Fall is a great time of year to use nature for seasonal decorations. While the goodies at home decor stores can be tempting, you can have a festive home for a lot less! Gather acorns, twigs, leaves, or corn stalks for a fun Thanksgiving table, or snag leftover Halloween pumpkins to create a harvest scene!
5. The Thanksgiving season triggers sales on all sorts of baking supplies – flour, sugar, chocolate chips, spices, nuts and more! Do an inventory of what you have to figure out what you're running low on. Then, stock up! *Tip: Be sure to check for coupons before you head to the store. This time of year you'll find coupons for the ‘staple’ baking items!
Bonus Tip: If the cost of the Holidays is starting to stress you out, make sure to take some time to set a
holiday budget and spending plan. If you haven’t done it yet, November is the
best time to plan for spending in the month of December. If you’re Financially Fit during the Holiday
Season, you’re bound to enjoy it even more!
There are
always ways you can have fun and enjoy the season while keeping your Financial
Fitness in mind… Stay tuned for more tips, tricks, and Financial Fitness ideas!
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Awesome tips! Fall is really a tempting season to go and spend. I will keep all these tips in mind. Let me grab a pen and do a list now.
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