Budgeting & Saving Tips

4 Simple Saving Tips: How to Save More Money

With increased prices it's important to be mindful when buying things you need, here are some tips to help you save more:

1. Compare before you buy

Compare and find the best price before buying, so you don't spend more than you actually have to. Make sure to check the price history to see when it's the best time to buy a product.

2. Buy off season

Need a new grill or new winter boots for the kids? Get these in the off seasons, then you can usually save a good chunk of money and still get a great quality product.

3. Take care of things

Make your things last longer with proper care and maintenance.

4. Buy secondhand

Buying secondhand is nothing only great for your wallet but also more kind towards the environment.

What's should you buy right now?

• Summer and early Autumn is the best time to buy winter wear and gear.
• Save energy by buying a slow cooker or air fryer as both use less energy than the oven and stove top
• Buy high quality products on sale, this way you will get products that last longer while saving money
• Take a look at everything that is on sale right now!

3 Sustainable Saving Tips

It's a common myth that shopping and living sustainably is expensive: when in fact, it's quite the opposite. There are plenty of ways that you can live a more green and sustainable life that will be beneficial to both your bank account as well as the planet.

Grow yourself

You actually don't need a massive lot of land to be able to grow your own fruit and vegetable, there are many new products that allows you to grow produce even though you have limited space. Growing your own veggies and fruit will not only cut down on food costs, as it's grown in your garden it have less of an impact on the environment and be more healthy. Make sure to grow the right vegetables for the season and read up on food preservation to really make the most of the fruitful months.

Make your own cleaning products

Most cleaning products contain lots of chemicals that are not only bad for the environment but can also be harmful for children and pets. Opt for home made cleaning products, they are just as effective and will save you money and give you peace of mind.

Smart energy saving

There is no shortage of smart products that can help reduce the energy consumption in your home. Everything from timers on your lights, to energy saving shower heads that minimise water flow to energy saving lamps and energy products. Investing in these will help cut high energy bills while also being kinder to the environment. Also make sure you are aware of which appliances in your home consume the most energy!