If we want to be able to survive on our own, we need to save money.

Because just a few simple lifestyle changes can put a whole bunch of money back in your wallet.

1. Pack your own lunch
2. Do your own nails
3. When traveling, use Air BnB instead of booking hotels
4. Shop at thrift stores
5. Use your points on your credit cards
6. Stick to water and take a refillable water bottle with you everywhere
7. Cut cable TV, stick to Hulu or Netflix
8. Find a whole bunch of free/ cheap date ideas
9. Choose DIY gifts instead of fancy expensive ones
10. Save your loose change
11. Don’t subscribe to e-mails from shops to avoid temptation
12. Don’t do food shopping when you’re hungry
13. Invite your friends over for a game night instead of going out
14. Sell your used books
15. Have one no-spend day per week
16. Let your hair go au-natural – colouring your hair is expensive!
17. Share meals when you’re at a restaurant
18. Take advantage of happy hour
19. Buy a coffee machine
20. Set-up an at-home gym
21. Don’t leave your lights on
22. Cancel any memberships you’re not using
23. Buy in bulk whenever it makes sense
24. Do DIY home improvement stuff
25. Meet your friends for coffee instead of dinner and drinks
26. Buy seasonal decor right after the season ends
27. Rearrange your closet (You’ll find clothes you haven’t worn in months and it’ll feel brand new)
28. Carpool with your friends
29. Cut those coupons. Every penny helps!
30. Shop at the pound shop
31. Finish eating all the food in your cupboards before buying more food
32. If you’re a student, learn about any student discounts available to you and use them
33. Make your own cleaning supplies
34. Find a good meal plan and stick to it
35. Eat less meat, make a salad instead