
- Think about things you have been spending money on that you can do without – movies,magazines, music, gas, sodas, etc.
- Think about ways to earn money – baby-sitting, pet sitting, mowing lawns, delivering papers, etc.
- Think about ways to stretch the money your family does have – sew or mend clothing,garden, baby-sit for younger brothers and sisters, prepare meals, etc.
- Turn off the lights, television, stereo, and other small appliances.
- Take shorter showers to cut down on the hot