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How to adapt to a tighter budget and still enjoy life

Savvy ways to save money without feeling deprived
Budget like crazy
Have a financial spring clean
Buy in bulk
Get into couponing
Purchase private/own-brand products
Do you grocery shopping on a Wednesday
Shop the soon-to-expire markdown aisle
Enjoy cheap organic produce
Get Netflix for less
Host a remote karaoke party
Play free video games
Ditch your daily barista coffee
DIY your high-end beauty products
Indulge in free beauty treatments
Rock luscious locks for less
Work out for free or next to nothing
Pay fast-casual prices for Michelin-starred meals
Swap dining out for potluck parties
Snap up designer threads for peanuts
Land yourself some freebie clothing
Frequent your local public library
Bag complimentary books
Pick up some free or heavily discounted concert tickets
Let your hair down at free music festivals and carnivals
Grab some free or heavily discounted theatre tickets
Be part of a TV studio audience
Travel the world for zilch or next to no money
Get into home-swapping
Make the most of free cultural attractions
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Savvy ways to save money without feeling deprived

Feeling the economic pain of coronavirus? If you're one of the many millions of people around the world suffering a loss of income, you're no doubt desperately trying to figure out ways you can cut back without compromising your lifestyle. The good news is you can be frugal and save money while enjoying the things you love, during and beyond lockdown. From scoring free online video games and cheap gourmet food to working out for next to nothing, click or scroll through to find out what they are.
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Daniel Coughlin

05 May 2020

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