How to Consume Less and Save More (6 Tips)

Why You Need to Learn How to Consume Less

The more we eat, the more napkins we carelessly wipe up spills with, the more gas we guzzle, the more we use, it all ends up to more money spent. If we remember that everything costs money, we are less likely to be careless with our consumption. And less consumption = more savings. 

However, this is a lot easier said than done. We live in a world that is focused on consumption, which can make it hard to veer away from the path of always needing more. Not to worry though, because today we’re going to share our top tips on how to consume less and save more!

Top 6 Tips to Help You Consume Less

1. Make Things Homemade

There are a ton of things that you can make homemade instead of buying from the store. For example, instead of buying cleaning products, make your own! We’ve written about a ton of great DIY cleaners that you can make for cheap!

For more ideas on what you can make at home, check out our DIY section.

2. Start Gardening

By having your own garden you’ll be buying less from the store and you’ll know exactly where your produce is coming from! You don’t need a large yard to start a garden either, you can easily start your own indoor herb garden. This is a great way to save money.

3. Cook at Home

Going out for meals at restaurants and fast food joints might not seem too expensive at first, but those meals add up! Try to cut back a bit and cook some more meals at home instead. You’ll be surprised at how much money this can save you.

We have a ton of great 30-minute meal ideas you can try, and a bunch of other tasty recipes as well. Make it a mission to go out less and cook homemade more!

4. Buy Used

A lot of the time when buying something, you don’t really need it to be brand spanking new. Check out Craigslist or Facebook marketplace to see if the item you need is being sold for cheaper. By doing this you’ll be saving money AND keeping things out of landfills.

5. Learn How to Sew

Sewing is a great skill to have because there are so many ways to repurpose clothes! For example, check out all these ways to recycle old jeans! You can also use your sewing skills to do quick fixes without having to throw something out or pay someone else.

6. Use Coupons

Using coupons won’t necessarily help you consume less, but it will help you save money on the things you’re already consuming! Check out all of our best coupon tips.

What tricks do you use to consume less and still live comfortably?