Tips!

• Universities - free printing, free library, free entertainment.
  


• Get CDs and movies from the library.
  


• Wrap with paper grocery bags.
  


• Buy with a friend from Cosco or Sam's and split the stuff.
  


• Go on a sample binge at Cosco or Whole Foods.
  


• Build your own latte at Starbucks: Order two shots over ice. Add your own milk at the bar.
  


• Get a job that gives you a discount on stuff you want anyway.
  


• Use a mousepad as a trivet.
  


• Use old t-shirts as rags.
  


• Watch free TV online. Listen to podcasts and NPR.
  


• If you can't eliminate it (cable, Netflix), scale back your plan.
  


• When buying beauty products, get the kid's or baby's version. Also check the men's version, itŐs usually cheaper than the women's.
  


• Be nice so people will do you favors.
  


• Don't cut your hair. Or donate it to Locks of Love É most salons will give you free haircuts if you donate.
  


• Quit bad habits (smoking, ranch fries).