Household and Utilities: If you want to save money by not running the air conditioning but stay home during the day, go somewhere that has air conditioning during the warmer part of the day. Schedule your trips to the grocery store or library then. Besides avoiding the heat, you will likely be avoiding the crowds as well.
Recreation / Vacationing / Entertainment: If you would like to go out to eat for a large meal, try lunch. Many restaurants offer lunch specials at prices much lower than dinner prices while still giving you the same amount and quality of food.
Household and Utilities: If you're running your air conditioning on a hot day, consider grilling outside or preparing a cold meal rather than turning on the oven or stove. By not heating up the house, you will conserve energy by lessening the work of your air conditioner.
Holiday / Gift: If your child has a special, expensive activity he would like to do for his birthday, plan two parties. The first party should be larger and cheaper. For example, you could invite his classmates and neighborhood friends to a homemade dinner and a movie in your home. Your family and a friend or two can be invited to the second party which includes the more expensive activity. Few children are opposed to having two parties.
Consider This: If your children often persuade you to purchase the more expensive school supplies, shop alone. Select the supplies yourself.
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Time Saving Tips
Cleaning: Don't clean everything on the same time schedule. For instance, horizontal surfaces attract dirt and dust more quickly than vertical ones, so clean horizontal surfaces more often. Don't feel a need to clean the ones that aren't dirty.
Organizing: Don't do everything yourself. Instead, learn to delegate tasks which can be done by someone else. For example, allow children to help with some of the housework. This will save you time and teach them responsibility.
Consider This: Don't expect new results from your current methods. Improvement requires change.
Consider This: Don't fear failure. You must often fail before your succeed. Instead of focusing on failure, focus on effort. Be persistent.
Priorities: Don't skip the difficult items on your to-do list. Instead, reward yourself when you accomplish them.
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