📌Stop buying cleaning supplies:

I was never your do-it-yourself kind of girl. But then I’ve realized that we spend hundreds of naira each year just for cleaning supplies alone when in fact we can just easily whack one at home. Now, with just #2500, I create my own dish washer, toilet cleaner, and even my own home air fresheners. They’re super easy to create, cheap and will last for months!!! That’s definitely a win-win for me.

📌Stop buying items in small portions:

You may think that you’re saving money by buying those small items but in the long run, you’re really spending more than you’re saving. I used to think that buying that small portion of crayfish, or buying that small bottle of shampoo would save me money but it ended up costing me more.  So, now I’ve decided to buy products in bulks – especially for those items that we frequently use. Like, tissue and soap. I even buy my peppers in bulk, grind and refrigerate. 

📌Stop eating out: 

I admit, eating out or getting takeout can seem very appealing especially after a long stressful day, when you just don’t have the time and energy to prepare a meal but doing this constantly can also become very expensive.

So, this is where I started to learn weekly meal planning and I even cook in bulk too. It saves me money, time and it reduces our cravings for getting takeout – since we can just easily get something out of the freezer and warm it. 

 ðŸ“ŒStop buying shaving gel: 

This one is definitely not a necessity — we have so many different alternatives. Why not use your conditioner instead? Or even your soap? It seriously works and it will save you money.

📌Stop impulse buying:

Always, always shop with intention, else you will end up wasting money.

Make a list of what we need and always stick to it. That’s the most important part – sticking with the list!