There are people that will always say “there’s just no money to save!” (I know because I used to be one of those people!). Luckily, there are actually A TON of ways to get some cash back into your pockets by doing a few simple things around the house. We all know there is no better time than right now to start saving more money!

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I’ve compiled a massive list for you, and I’d love to hear what you do to save money around the house. Let me know in the comments, and tell me if I missed anything! I always love hearing what you all do to save because y’all are always coming up with clever ways to save money that just blow my mind.

64 Ways to Save Money Around the House…

In the Kitchen:

1. Keep an Active Shopping List

One of the biggest money wasters is at the grocery store. How often do you buy things you think you may need, and not things you actually do need? Keep a magnetic shopping list on the refrigerator and when you run out of something, write it down. Aaron and I started using a free app called Wunderlist and we just recently made a shared grocery list that we can each update and it syncs the lists together so if either of us is out we can stop by the grocery store, and not worry that we’re missing something that we need. Also, rather than shopping for a little bit each day, make the most efficient use of your time (and gas!) by going to the grocery store once a week.

2. Make Pantry-Compatible Recipes

When learning about the latest recipes featured on Pinterest, actively search for the ones that have all the ingredients already in your pantry. There are even websites that allow you to input what you have and offer recipes for what you can make, like Recipe Puppy. Fetch Boo Boo, Fetch. Good dog.

3. Eat Fresh

People complain about the cost of eating organic. The truth is if you buy weekly lots of fresh veggies and fruit and skip all of the processed, expensive stuff, you’ll end up with serious savings at the grocery store and you’ll learn to eat healthier overall. (Be sure to check out: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Organic on a Budget for tips on this subject.)

4. Hydrate with H2O

Break the addiction to sodas, teas, and other beverages by sticking to water. Get yourself a BPA free plastic water from Craigslist so you can eliminate the on-going cost of purchasing bottled water. (Ack. That’s SUCH a waste of money!)

5. Have Potluck Gatherings

Don’t miss out on qualify time with friends. Invite them over but request a potluck-style gathering where everyone brings something to share to cut down on your costs hosting the gathering. (Be sure to take a look at: 56 Things to do Instead of Spending Money for a lot more ideas about how to save money with friends.)

6. Cook in Bulk, Skip the Drive-Thru

Meal plan then designate a day of the week, like a Sunday afternoon (or even better, a weekday night to skip the grocery store crowds), to do a bunch of bulk cooking. Put a few dishes in the refrigerator to easily reheat for dinner and freeze a few other dishes for later in the week. Casseroles and other simple recipes freeze well and reheat in no time so you can skip the expense of fast-food. (A post on meal planning that you might like: Let’s Plan Some Meals!)

7. Subscribe to Sunday’s Paper

If you subscribe to the daily paper, consider cancelling and read the local news online instead. However, keep or sign up for a subscription to the Sunday edition of the paper so you’ll get the coupons, and sales fliers. Or, even better? Ask a friend who subscribes to the paper if you can just have the coupons, if they’re not going to use them.

8. Make Snacks, Don’t Buy Them

The cost of a pre-packaged snack or desert is can way more expensive than if you make it at home. You can make a whole pan of brownies for less than $3 but may pay $2.50 or more for one pre-packaged brownie at a coffee shop.

9. Drop Your Bad Habits

If you keep cigarettes in the house, beer in the fridge, and liquor in the cabinet, you may want to consider making some changes in your lifestyle. These bad habits are not only costing you cash now, they could eventually hit you in the wallet when it comes to your health. (Related relevant post: Your Habits are Making You Broke.)

10. Borrow What You Rarely Need

Forget buying the newfangled appliances to make smoothies or a rotisserie chicken. If you have a special recipe that calls for such a device, find a neighbor or friend that has one you can borrow. (This is also true of lawn equipment, tools, and other very expensive things you may only use once in a blue moon).

11. Try Generic

Admittedly, not all things generic taste the same when it comes to prepared foods. But there is so much money to be saved buying the store brand in pantry staples, medications, breakfast cereals, and more. My rule: always go for generic unless you have a super good reason not to.

Around the House, in General:

12. Launder in Cold Temps

The costly part of washing your dirty laundry is heating up all that wash water. Most clothing will was just fine in cold water. You don’t even need to spend extra on the “special” detergent recommended for cold washes. I save money by always only washing in COLD, and since the colors don’t bleed with the cold water I don’t sort the clothes into different loads based on color so this method saves time too! (Try out this super easy DIY: How to Make Liquid Laundry Detergent for Under 5¢ Per Load)

13. Air Dry Clothes

If you have the space in your house or yard, devise a system for hanging up the majority of your clothing to dry. Not only will you save on the cost of electricity, your clothes will also last longer than if routinely dried with direct heat. We have a little bit of space where we’ve rigged up a small retractable clothesline and it’s so nice to have available. We got it for a few bucks, and it’s been surprisingly durable. I’ve noticed hotels will sometimes have retractable clothes lines above the shower rods so consider that placement if you’re low on space.

14. Eliminate Phantom Electricity

It’s a hassle, I know, but unplug unused electronics and appliances to avoid using excess electricity unnecessarily. Only plug in things when you need to use them.

15. Get Back to Cleaning Basics

While there are many products on the market supposedly made to clean anything, they can certainly cost you a bundle. Paypal receive money without real name. In reality, basic cleaning supplies of the olden days work just as effectively now as they did when your great-grandmother used them. Vinegar and baking soda are just two cheap but very effective products to use throughout the whole house to clean and disinfect. Try these recipes: Cheap Green Cleaning.

16. Skip the Candles

Everyone likes their home to smell good. Candles and room sprays can get very costly especially if you have to buy them multiple times a month. Again, basic items like baking soda can reduce odors in carpets and fabric

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