Save money!

• As we all know, shopping is an essential part of everyday life.
• When we need food, shoes, clothes, personal care items, the network of stores is huge.
• But we have to admit that we don't always need the things we spend money for
• Now we’re going to discuss how to save money in a sustainable way 💸💸💸
• Of course, it is a long road, with some steps to follow, but everything has a beginning. I hope so !!!

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Marketing could be a way to save money

• All stores have promotions and discounts for expiring products. Loyalty cards, magazine coupons, promotional codes are also used. With all these, expenses become lower.

• If you shop regularly at certain stores, it's worth signing up for such programs
• … But don’t fall in the trap – don’t overshop!!!

Buy only what you really need

• When you buy hygienic products, try to consume them before you buy new ones. You will forget about it, and in the end you will throw them away.
• Don't spend a lot of money on uncomfortable shoes or clothes
• Avoid: expensive trips, events with lots of lights, sounds and fireworks, shopping in malls, expensive cosmetic procedures …
• Don't spend money on useless things like cigarettes, alcohol or company clothes
• Don't go over budget, be responsible!

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Electronic devices/gadgets

• We are always catching up with evolution.
• New devices permanently appear on the market, with much more improvements.
• If you don’ want to spend too much, try to search for the best value for money.
• Does the more expensive product last three times more? Does it consume three times less? Or it is just three times more expensive ???
• They all do the same thing, maybe at different pace but the result is the same.

Save the Food

• We often buy too much food. Just to be in the fridge or to have some extra.
• To avoid waisting food, an idea would be trying to buy different types of food.
• So, if you buy smaller portions, you’ll have a better food variety, and you will avoid wastage.
• It would always be good to have a bag with you when you go shopping
• We always tend to buy bags. A fact about Romanians: in every Romanian house there is a bag with bags.

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• Try to avoid fast food. We all like it, it's not like home cooking, but it's a waste of money, and it's not healthy either.
• There is nothing more unpleasant than discovering rotten vegetables and fruits, hidden in the dark corners of the fridge. Moreover, these leftovers are wasted money. Try to buy less, and eat them fresh!
• Try to use everything you buy from the supermarket or the market before it expires.
• Never go shopping when you're hungry! They'll dry out your wallet!
• It is always a good idea to have an organized shopping list! Your eyes are bigger then your stomach …

By saving money we have a better life

Cook on your own

• Instead of spending money on ordered food, you can cook for yourself and your whole family – save money, save energy!

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• You don’t need courses or experience in cooking.

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• You can try various recipes, or you can invent some, of yours. You can bake bread, cakes, homemade pizza, spaghetti, soups, salads and more…

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Grow your own vegetables.

• Some of the most bought vegetables and fruit in a store are the frozen ones.
• If you have a proper space, you can use it to plant seeds or plants.
• You can save money and eat healthy and organic.

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However, I hope you’ll succeed in saving energy and money!

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Have fun when you do it, don't take it as a burden!

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Be creative and open-minded to our ideas!

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