Here are some simple money saving tips that anyone can do!

• Use cloth for everything - do away with paper towels, and paper napkins
• Make your own household cleaners - I use vinegar and baking soda for everything!
• Use your local library - I can pretty much request any book I would like to read and my library will let me know when it's available!
• Borrow items - borrow and exchange movies, books...etc with friends and family
• Hang dry your clothing - Easy and they smell so good from being in the sun!
• Turn down your heat - there's no need for your heat to be as high at night time and while you're out of the house for an extended period.
• Make your own baby food - when you're serving vegetables for your family, set some aside to make your own pureed/mashed baby food.
• Shop clearance racks - If you're in need of some clothing, wait until you find something great on the clearance racks!
• Reuse your sandwich bags - Of course, I throw out the ones that held raw meat
• Use your plastic grocery bags as garbage bags - Occasionally I'll end up with some plastic bags that I put to use in our kitchen and bathrooms!
• Menu Plan - I know, I know, but it really does save us huge amounts of money! You really should try it and see how it works for you!
• Think about your purchases before you make them - Walk away, if you find you still need it or really love it after a period of time, then buy it. I don't know how many times I've walked away and ended up not purchasing an item because I realized that I didn't need it or want it that badly.

Do you have any tips you could share with us? What are the simple ways that you save money?