10 CHEAPO TIPS

1. If you have saved up grocery bags, use those to line your small garbage cans instead. 
2. Take showers instead of baths. Baths consume up to 5 times the hot water- and less pressure from your shower head will also save you money. 
3. Microwaves use much less energy than ovens. Use one when re-heating and cooking some items.
4. When doing laundry, always wash full loads. You will save time and energy.
5. Outdoor cooking with friends and family will also save cash. If 3 or 4 friends can pitch in, you will save on a meal.  
6. If you have a deep freezer buy in bulk. If you are a meat eater, buy in bulk from the local butcher instead. 
7. Buy your books from second hand book stores. If you like new books instead, you may find a better book deal through amazon.com or other web site that sells books. 
8. Public libraries have books and movies to lend out. 
9. Pawn shops sell used video games. It usually takes a few months for games to get old, and savings are big. 
10. Online bargain sites- Here is one portal that will give you a list of bargain sites. www.kiplinger.com