The College Girl's Guide | Adulting 101 - 50 Ways To Save Money

1. Pack Your Lunch - You'd be surprised at how much you can spend while eating out. Take a few extra minutes in the morning before and pack a home lunch for the day!
2. Save Loose Change - It can add up!
3. Turn Off Lights - A lot of energy can be wasted when all the lights are on. Turn them off when you're not using that space and use natural light during the day. 
4. Unplug Electronics 
5. Cancel Memberships You're Not Using - Don't waste your money!
6. Buy In Bulk (If Necessary)
7. Choose Water 
8. Invest In A Quality Waterbottle
9. Plan Your Meals 
10. Freeze Extra Food
11. Make Crock-pot Meals - *Recipes coming soon*
12. Collect Coupons
13. Eat Leftovers - Have leftover night! Take your leftovers to work!
14. Make DIY House Cleaners
15. Learn To Fix Things (try Youtube)
16. Reuse Boxes To Organize
17. Take Shorter Showers
18. Join Rewards and Loyalty Programs
19. Carpool!
20. Adjust The Thermostat - Put on a sweatshirt instead
21. Wash Clothes with Cold not Hot
22. Take Advantage of Freebies
23. Grow A Garden
24. Add 1/2 water to Cleaning Solutions To Help Last Longer.
25. Use Old Shirts As Rags
26. Use Up Products to the Last Drop
27. Attend Free Concerts/Community Events
28. Get A Library Card
29. Walk To Work, Store, Etc.
30. Spend An Afternoon At A Park
31. Cut Out Cable - maybe try Hulu or Netflix
32. Negotiate Lower Interest Rates 
33. Use Public Transit
34. Ride A Bike
35. Update To Cheaper Cell Phone Plan
36. Use Coupon And Rebate Apps
37. Buy Used
38. Try Thrift Stores
39. Only Shop With Sales
40. Set Up A Budget
41. Shop Around For Prices - ask stores if they price match
42. $5 Movies on Tuesdays Instead of $15
43. Need Vs. Want - Ask yourself when you're shopping, what can you really afford?
44. Avoid Impulse Purchases
45. Buy Produce That Is In Season
46. Make Shopping Lists and Stick To Them
47. Don't Shop Hungry
48. Go Out To Coffee with Friends Instead Of Dinner
49. Try Having A "No Spend" Weekend
50. Make Savings Goals - A Fixed Amount on Each Paycheck.

ADULTING 101 - TIME MANAGEMENT
Being able to manage your time is a helpful and important tool to use. It can help you stay on track with projects, deadlines and getting things done. Check out my methods and tips for your busiest days.