The best vacations are carefree escapes from everyday stresses.Bills and budgets?
Thats for non-vacation life.
But once you return home, youre hit with the realization that you spent much more than you intended.
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But what if you delayed that shopping trip and got creative with what you already have?
Of course, pantry items wont sustain you forever.
Making a meal out of rice and ketchup is really pushing it.
When its finally time to go shopping, try using some of these tips tosave money on groceries.
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Surely youve got a few items in there that never see the light of day.
While youre on your spending freeze, try not to think of it as deprivation.
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If you should probably wrangle your budget, it may be time to consider a savings challenge.
A few dollars here and there will add up over time.
Learn how to develop and stick to a budget next month with these foursteps to budgeting.
If you think youll have trouble sticking to your spending limits, try thecash envelope system.
This method keeps you from overspending, because you physically have no more cash once the envelopes are empty.
No cheating and swiping your debit card!
Nicole Dow is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
