Who wouldn’t want to have a bit more spare cash?
Saving money doesn’t have to be difficult or dreary. It can be a simple matter of shopping smarter or being a bit more creative.
Here are eight ways you can save money, when you have kids:
1. Borrow DVDs from your local library instead of buying them.
Your kids will probably get sick of them after watching them for a week, anyway. (Or perhaps not). Otherwise, set up an informal DVD library with your friends who have kids. Let them sit through endless repeats of Frozen for a couple of weeks and see how they like it.
2. Make a deal with another couple to look after each other’s kids once a month.
That way you can go on “date nights” without having to pay for a babysitter. Of course, it means you have to look after extra kids one night a month, but hopefully their kids and your kids will keep each other amused.
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3. Be imaginative, and organise fun events at your house instead of taking your kids on expensive outings.
Have a movie night where you turn out the lights, microwave popcorn and maybe even make up tickets. Or have a disco where everyone dresses up and dances, or a mini Olympic Games, or a camping trip in the living room. You might be surprised at how much your kids enjoy it.
4. Get your children in the habit of drinking water.
Not only is it healthy – and much better for their teeth than fruit juice – it will save you a lot of money. When you go on a family outing, always remember to bring water with you. That way, you never have to fork out for bottled drinks.
5. Cook in bulk on the weekend and stick leftovers in the freezer.
If you’ve got something prepared, you’re less likely to blow money on takeaway when you’re feeling too tired to cook. Pasta sauces, curries, stews and even homemade pizzas freeze well, and they’re all fantastic for cold winter nights.
