Substitute
- When grocery shopping, compare the cost per serving/unit
- Buy generic or store brand
- Maintain your car to avoid costly repairs or replacement
- Shop around for interest rates and financing terms
- Buy clothing when on sale
- Sew at home
Conserve
- Pay attention to dates on food packages to use the older foods first
- Use leftovers for lunch the next day
- Maintain vehicle and get recommended service
- Maintain your house with minor repairs
- Conserve energy with insulation, weather stripping, storm windows, or plastic. Close doors and windows to retain heat.
- Keep clothes clean, follow care instructions and store clothes properly
- Reuse and recycle
Use your own resources
- “Brown Bag” your lunch
- Plant a garden
- Sell unwanted items online or through a garage sale
- Wash car yourself
Use Community Resources
- Use parks, trails and other recreation areas
- See if you qualify for SNAP benefits, the TANF program or similar programs
- Use and support school transportation
- Use the public library
- Participate in activities and use the services available through your local K-State Research and Extension office.
Source: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3501.pdf
By: Brenda Langdon
