May 24th, 2009 
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Tags: Here are some of the ways that you can save money without really making yourself feel or look poor.
1. Cut down on the luxuries
This doesn’t mean that you’ll not treat yourself every now and then and just live in poverty. This can be depressing and at this point you need something to at least brighten up your month. This just means that you need to cut back on the frequency that you indulge in luxuries. For instance, if you’re used to going outside to eat every weekend, cut that down into just twice a month. Restaurant food can be pretty expensive and besides they’re not at all healthy anyway. Other things to give up on are movies and recreational trips. You can still go on trips but make sure that they’ll not involve a lot of fees.
2. Keep it simple
If you don’t have the money to go out, you can still do so provided that you keep it simple. Go back to nature and have a family picnic in the park or maybe walk along the beachside. You can pack a lunch that you’ve cooked yourself at home. You do not have to spend a lot of money just to be able to enjoy the weekend with the family. You just need the imagination.
3. Recycle
Instead always purchasing things that you think you need, why not use your imagination and creativity by recycling things. Use them for other than their uses. For instance, if you need a message board where you’ll be posting the chores, why not use that old chalkboard instead of purchasing a new bulletin board. It might not be much but if you do it for other things that you want to purchase, you’ve not only saved a lot of money, you’d have also cleared that garage full of junk.
