Here are her best tips.
My grandma turned 91 this year.
Shes seen quite a lot in her lifetime.
She still remembers how proud he was to have a job to do.
She was in high school during World War II, and shortages of food were common.
In short, shes a pretty smart lady whos taught me a ton about saving money and living well.
Here are the best money-saving tips I learned from my grandma.
Some are genius, some might be a little eccentric-all of them are worth a try.
Never Waste a Dime
Im definitelypound wise and penny foolish.
Case in point: At an Aldi checkout, the cashier offered us a paper bag for 10 cents.
Dont throw your money away!
She helped herself to a box lid from the front of the store and arranged her items inside.
(Heres why you should be shopping at Aldi, too.)
Cook at Home More Than You Go Out
My grandma almost always cooks meals when were together.
helpings of meat really add up.
Using some crumbs even helps bind the meat.
Save Everything!
Think plastic containers, plastic utensils, aluminum foil, baggies, grocery bagseven paper towels.
Open Grandmas fridge and youll spot a dozen containers: margarine, yogurt, cottage cheese.
Inside, not the product youre expecting but leftovers of some stripe.
Even plastic utensils get washed and reused a few times.
Didnt stain your napkin at breakfast?
Expect the same one on the lunch table.
This saves both moneyandresources.Get greener in your kitchen today.
Save Scraps!
Grandma even saves items that seem to have no value.
Cut a piece of parchment paper to line a pan?
Use your leftover scraps to grease pans.
(Save old butter wrappers for the same use.)
Received a ribbon on a gift or have a scrap of fabric left from a project?
Save it for crafting, especially for kids.
Get the most out of your food scraps by composting.
Heating up the Oven or Grill?
Fill It Up
Cooking just one thing in your oven?
You must own shares in the electric company!
Get the most out of your fuel by filling the cooking space.
(Shh…we shared the secrets to the best grilled burger.)
Have a Repertoire
My grandma likes tostick to her tried-and-true recipes.
I bet she could make chicken-in-mayonnaise in her sleep.
Heres how to store all those precious family recipes.
Use Every Bit of an Ingredient
Within my grandmas repertoire?Meringueswith berries.
Rather than ditching the egg whites she has left over, she makes omelets.
Some might call this hoarding.
My grandma calls it good sense.
When you know you like eating an item, buy a bunch when they go on sale.
Many pantry items expiration dates are years away.
But my grandma doesnt exactly believe in expiration dates.
That said, this habit also can extend to some very suspect items, like milk.
If you dont have an iron stomach, pass on this tip!
(Find out if its really safe.)
Use Bar Soap
Save big bucks on pricey face and hand soaps by using bar soap.
It lasts forever, and you wont be throwing away all that plastic packaging, either.
Use Pantry Items like Vinegar to Clean
Specialized cleaning items can really add up in price.
Grandma uses her pantry items instead.
See these smart ways toclean with saltandlemon.
Save and Repurpose Worn-out Items
When clothing and sheets wear out, turn them into rags.
Cut up larger items into manageable squares; use socks for dusting by slipping your hand inside.
What do I need?
She may be 91 now, but shes never been a big shopper.
From the furniture to the art on the walls, her home has looked the same for decades.
Take time to enjoy your home and treat yourself to small indulgences.
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