Just quit already

Just quit already
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Give up expensive habits like smoking and drinking. Not only does it damage your health, but it damages your wallet, too.

These 10 unhealthy habits are worse for you than you thought. 

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Try a virtual workout

Try a virtual workout
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Online fitness classes can save you big bucks on a gym membership. You can stream anything from yoga to Zumba to kickboxing – all for the low price of free.

While you’re looking for great free stuff online, here are 17 virtual museums and concerts you can see for free. 

Make your own lunch

Make your own lunch
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Instead of relying on takeaway, put together your own lunch each day. You’ll be doing your waistline and your wallet a huge favour.

Use less water

Use less water
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Turn off the water while you’re scrubbing dishes. It could save you 750 to 1800 litres of hot water per month, which adds up to big savings on your monthly bills.

Make your own air freshener

Make your own air freshener
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Save on fancy, fragrant aromatic sprays and make your own air freshener using baking soda and an essential oil of your choice. It will smell just as delightful as the real thing, without the extra buckaroos.

Learn to sew

Learn to sew
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Instead of throwing out clothes once they lose a button or catch a snag, learn a few sewing tricks to repair them; it will add years of longevity to every item in your closet.

Snack before you shop

Snack before you shop
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Eat a snack before you start grocery shopping. Studies show that a rumbling tummy will encourage you to put more food in the trolley than you actually need.

Stop wasting food

Stop wasting food
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Know your expiration labels; by tossing food away before it’s truly expired, you could be adding unnecessary costs to your grocery bill. Perishables are often still safe to eat beyond the “sell by” and “use by” dates, as long as they’re stored right.

Here are more tips on cutting back on food waste. 

Hoof it

Hoof it
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Instead of driving, walk or bike to get around your community whenever possible; not only will you work in some extra exercise throughout the day, but you’ll be saving on petrol, too.

Here are 10 things that happen to your body when you walk 10,000 steps a day.

Lighten up your boot

Lighten up your boot
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The junk in your car boot is taking a big hit to your fuel mileage. An extra 45kg in the car cuts fuel economy by 2 percent, while ditching the weight of all those empty water bottles and fast food bags could save nearly $40 a year.

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