We often spent money on stupid little things, that quite aren’t necessary. There are alternatives available, for free.
Look closely, there will be things that you really don’t need anymore. Stop paying for it!
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
- Newspapers, Books & Magazines — Save Trees. news.google.com will help you get the news. Get Kindle, its cheap, small & light. Get a local library membership. Swap your books with others at bookcrossing.com. A magazine subscription would be best if you are an avid reader.
- Softwares & Apps — Sometimes a free version just works enough for your need. Know your requirements, read reviews before purchase.
- Water Bottles — Why Is Bottled Water So Expensive ? (Video) Watch the video, you’ll have your answer. Its really easy to carry a self-filled water bottle with you, do it! Some gas stations and shops will allow you to fill water, if you ask politely.
- Dues & Late Fines — Set Up automatic payment if you are busy enough. You can save few bucks by doing so. Other option to optin for advance payment, like paying 12 months at once. Avoid unnecessary fines!
- T.V. Shows, Music & Movies — Official channels on YouTube offers full length shows after a particular time it has been aired. Keep an eye on that. Watch many free movies on YouTube. Stop paying for T.V. Cable. Look for community where Movie enthusiast swap DVDs and Music CDs. Netflix and Hulu offers a great way to watch movies, rather than paying for single ones. Saavn.com or Spotify.com offers free music streaming. List of free earth documentaries >>
- Greetings & Gifts — Gifts are special because they are related to emotion. instructables.com is a DIY website, which help you create almost anything and stick to your budget. Gifts are priceless and you should never pay for it.
- Notebook & Pens — Many companies, business and organisation offer free stuffs, like notepad, pens, pencils and many other stationeries for their promotion. keep an eye on it.
- Free Services and Offers — Based on season and events, companies run promotional offers; like free shipping, free handling, repairs and many others. Keep an eye on that too! Hotels and restaurants offer meals for children for free. Don’t forget to miss that. Ask it! Stay away from value added services.
Once again, Brother Swetank, such practical advice and wisdom in one far mature beyond young years. I can only ask one question here and that is not buying newspapers because so many people especially in UK buy the paper for the crossword and don’t want to access it online, they want the crossword in the paper and in their hand, not a download…ask my dear mother who bought three papers a day for her crosswords. But all in all, great advice. Thank you.
Always
john
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Brother John,
Sorry for replying so late. I was not well, actually ill. Now it am all fine. I am aware of them. The only suggestion I can give is to give a gift. Its called “Super Crossword Collection” (http://amzn.to/1u4v6rh). Its cheap packed with crossword puzzles of all challenge levels and makes an ideal gift or stocking stuffer for any crossword puzzle fan. You can actually save those news papers 🙂
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
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Great tips!
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Glad you liked them! 🙂 Be Bettr, Stay Bettr!
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I agree with all your tips 🙂
I hope many people will see this 😉
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Hi Takami!
How are you doing? I hope its all fine buddy!! Glad to hear your comments, I appreciate it all by my heart! Actually this article has already selected by my local neighborhood community. (I am honored!!). It is soon going for a publish in local newspaper. I am very excited about it!! 🙂
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
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That is wonderful! Congratulations!! 🙂
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Thanks a lot buddy!! 🙂
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Great post and lots of good tips. I am always looking for ways to save on things. Thank you.
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Glad to have you on Being Bettr!! Thank you for adding your valuable thoughts via comments, truly appreciate that!! 🙂
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
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Helped me a lot. You shared very great tips that usually we people forget. Thank for reminding them and sharing additional ones.
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Hi Gina, I am glad to hear that!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and being here. Keep visiting!! 🙂
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 😉
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So true about notebooks and pens – I have received many as bonus items when working with people or at stores for free. I like that we can still get a few things for free! (Note: title should be ‘stuff’ not ‘stuffs,’ no ‘s’ needed) 🙂
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Hi Christy,
Sorry for the late reply, actually I was not well, I am well now. Glad to hear that you already have profited with those free pens and notebooks. By the way the list is truly endless, we sure can get many things for free nowadays!!
Than you again so much for immense support on quoting that error. I fixed it. 🙂 Truly I wasn’t aware of plural for of stuff is stuff itself. Thank you!
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
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I am glad to hear you are feeling better, dear friend!! Take care!
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Thank You @christybis for tweeting this out!!
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I agree with everything, specially water bottles and Softwares & Apps. The less, the better!
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Hi Maria,
Glad to have you on Being Bettr. The less the better! Completely agree buddy! 🙂
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 😉
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Great tips Swetank… I agree with most of them !, thanks for sharing and all the very best to you, Aquileana 😀
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Hi Aquileana,
Sorry for the late reply, actually I wasn’t well.. but now I am!! Thank you for immense support and love. Always love to hear that you like everything I has to offer. Great to have you here again!! Have a beautiful evening! 🙂
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
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Dear Swetank… It is my pleasure and by the way I have nominated you for an award so make sure to stop by to check it ou!.
All the best to you, always, Aquileana 😀
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Thank you so much!! I had already received 4-5 awards in just 3 months,(truly honored) and thinking soon to do a specific post on them. Sure going to check it now.
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr!
Swetank.
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The only time I ever buy a water bottle, is when the previous one has self-destructed from me re-filling it too many times! Thanks for your tips, Swetank.
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Hi Saraha,
Glad to have you here buddy! I almost do the same. Well, you can also use bottles of soft drinks or others. I found no necessity of wasting money on packed water bottles. My best to you!! I hope you have a great evening buddy! 🙂 Will obviously love to hear more from you!
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
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Good tips! I have a good bunch of free pens and notebooks.
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Hi Inese,
Sorry for replying late, actually I was ill. Now totally well and back in form! I must say your’s and Christy’s perceptions are almost same. She had also availed many offers on pens and notebooks. I am glad you did too!! Always looking forward to hear more great things from you!!
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
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Oh, what was wrong? Glad you are all right. Take care of yourself! Stay Bettr! 🙂
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It was fever, it could go wrong..thankfully I appointed to doctor and his medicines worked just as a savior to me. I am fine now, he prescribed me bed rest. I agreed to it, and back to blogging! 🙂
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You did right thing staying in bed. My best wishes of health and good cheer! 🙂
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I nominate you for a Very Inspiring blog award. If you have no time for this, it is OK, no worries. I just want the other bloggers to know about your wonderful blog. Thank you for your great work! 🙂
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I am sure going to receive that beautiful award and do post on them soon!! Thank you once again for immense support and hearing my words. It really means a lot!
Swetank. 🙂
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Take your time! 🙂
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Thank you! Miss Insese! 🙂
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Salam dear brother Swetank 🙂
Very true indeed..Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts .
Stay blessed and happy 🙂
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Walekum-assalam! Sister Semra, I am glad you liked my writings and thoughts.
I hope you have a beautiful evening!! 🙂 By the way I really liked your recent poem. Its true, beautiful and touched me many-ways!!
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
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