马上就能实践的30个省钱妙招
Everyone's making plans for a fresh start this year, and if one of your goals is to save money, make a few changes here and there to save a little or a lot of money. Remember the little things do add up! Read this list below on suggestions for saving money and pick a few for a frugal 2014.
为了今年有个全新开始,每个人都在制定计划。如果你的目标之一是省钱,在各方面做些变化就能省很少或很多钱。要记得积少成多!看看下面单子上的省钱建议,为了2014过得节俭挑选一些吧。1. Bring lunch to work
1. 上班自带午饭2. Take public transportation
2. 乘坐公共交通工具
3. Make your gifts
3. 自制礼物4. Cook more and eat out less often
4. 自己多烧东西,少在外面吃5. Be aware of bank fees
5. 注意银行费用6. Make a list before grocery shopping
6. 在超市购物前列好清单7. Explore free activities on the weekend
7. 看看周末有没有免费活动8. Wait on purchases before buying them
8. 在买东西之前先等一阵子9. Seal up air leaks in your home to cut heating and cooling costs
9. 为了减少暖气和冷气费用,把家里漏风的地方封起来10. Turn roaming off and rely on WiFi when traveling
10. 在旅行时关漫游用无线网11. Turn off lights that aren't in use
11. 不用灯时把它们关了12. Unplug electronics when not in use
12. 不用电器时把插头拔了13. Hang dry your clothing instead of tumbling it in the dryer
13. 把衣服挂着自然吹干而不是用干燥机烘干14. Hand wash your clothing instead of taking it to the dry cleaner's when possible
14. 如果可能的话,自己洗衣服而不是给干洗店洗15. Cancel cable and watch your favorite shows online
15. 取消有线电视,在网上看你最喜欢的节目16. Work out outdoors, or go to a friend's gym instead of paying for a gym membership
16. 在户外锻炼或者去朋友的健身房,而不是付钱成为健身俱乐部的会员17. Google coupons before buying something online
17. 在网上买东西前先百度下有没有优惠券18. Make your own coffee at home
18. 自己在家做咖啡19. Sell your old things
19. 卖掉你的旧物件20. Buy used items
20. 买二手货21. Upcycle your old items instead of throwing them away
21. 改造你的旧物品而不是丢了它们22. Always comparison shop
22. 总是货比三家23. Book trips early
23. 尽早预订行程24. Stock up on holiday decor after the holidays
24. 假期过后把装饰品保存好25. Don't feel obligated to say yes to every invitation (this includes weddings, dinners, etc.)
25. 不要强迫自己答应每次邀请(包括婚礼、晚宴等)26. Eat right and exercise and get enough sleep, so you won't have to pay with your health
26. 正确饮食、锻炼以及有充足的睡眠,这样你不用花钱买健康27. Pay bills online to save on postage
27. 在网上支付账单以节省邮资28. Stop smoking
28. 不要抽烟29. Keep plastic takeout containers for future use
29. 把外卖快餐盒留着以供将来使用30. Travel during an off-peak season or time
30. 在非高峰季节或时间旅行