- Barter time - for example, work with your neighbor to redo his kitchen and have him work with you to plant your garden or swap baby sitting for sewing. Discover a talent you have to share and find someone that has a talent you need.
- Participate in recycling by shopping at goodwill - especially on 1/2 price day. You can get a pair of jeans for $2, and you can dress your kids for a season for $20.
- Plant a garden, either by starting plants from seeds or buying starts.
- Buy local food, in season, and can, freeze or dry it for later. Make your own food dryer with screen and the sun or buy one off Craig's list or in a resale shop. This winter your soup will be amazing.
- Invite your kids to participate in things you normally would pay for like washing the car, going out for pizza (make your own at home), doing your nails, etc. Put 1/2 the savings in your savings account and 1/2 in a fun account for the family- let the family choose where to spend the money.
- Create a social network by inviting a group of friends to a game night once a month. Make it a potluck. You will have more fun than going out to dinner and save money too.
- Eliminate the lawn fertilizer/pesticide service. Not only will your kids and pets be safer, your lawn will come alive again, and you'll contribute to improving the ground water (and the drinking water) in your area.
May prosperity be yours,
Mackey McNeill, CPA/PFS
President and CEO
Mackey Advisors
www.CultivatingProsperity.com
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