This 2020 pandemic has affected a lot of people worldwide. From businesses losing money to employees getting fired or suspended temporarily. This opened up a small opportunity for some people to save money during the quarantine. Whether you’re cutting gas because of working from home or spending less money on eating out, there are more ways you can save money in Romania.
This is how Diana a designer from Romania saved money during her pandemic situation. Diana is a designer with a lot of ideas, passion, and inspiration. During a pandemic, she had the opportunity to learn new ways to save money, which she wouldn’t have thought normally.
So she penned this article for other to know the ways to save money during the pandemic.
Instead of buying fresh herbs from the store that probably costs three or four bucks, for the same price you can grow your own in your garden or on your window sill. The big advantage is that it will grow back and you can harvest more.
Stop buying bottled water, get a cheap filter, and start using that tap water. It’s cheaper, you don’t have to go to the store for it and it’s even better for the environment. On the same note, keep your dishwasher full. Half-loads of dishes wastes so much water and detergent.
You may have some leftovers laying around in your fridge. Don’t throw them away! It could be such a waste. There are so many recipes you can make with leftover food.
One simple and effortless way to cut costs is washing with cold water. Most clothes can be washed with cold water no matter the stain. Keep in mind to run full loads of laundry and pack your washer to capacity to get as much use from it as possible.
While we mentioned water temperatures, a good idea would also be to lower the temperature on the water heater. You really don’t need water above 120 degrees. The higher temperature on water, the higher the fees.
If you are struggling with finances you might consider getting a budgeting app that can help you be aware of your spendings. Budgeting apps show you how you get impulse buys and how they shape your monthly budget.
When doing grocery shopping use as many coupons as possible. Coupons are basically money. If you decide on buying things online, do a quick two minutes search for some coupons. You never know when you find that sweet 10% or more.
While still talking about bills, check what online services you subscribed to throughout the years. Whether it’s Netflix, fitness apps, newsletters, if you haven’t used one in a week consider canceling it. There are a lot of free movie streaming alternatives.
The internet is full of free entertainment resources. You can choose from games, karaoke, tv shows, movies, etc. If you stay indoors, the internet got you covered.
If you live in a house with a nice yard, maybe consider gardening or working out. You can build an oasis in your back yard where you can read peacefully or you can work on yourself to lose those pesky rolls you might want to get rid of.
Living frugally saves a lots of money.
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