52 Money Save Ways: Week 51: Snack Smart


52 Money Save ways week 51 snack smarter

As you get ready for the end of the year, I hope this 52 week series has helped you find new ways to save money in your life. This week, I am going to talk about ways you can snack smarter and cheaper. But first, if you are following along with the 52 week money challenge, make sure to drop $51 into your 52 week money jar or $6 if you are doing this challenge in reverse. Let’s talk snacks!

52 Money Save Ways: Week 51: Snack Smart

52 Money Save ways week 51 snack smarter

 

Snacking smart is not just something you do for your health. It can be excellent for your pocketbook as well. Here are some ways to save money on snacking smart.

Cut portions. Many people over eat when they snack. A snack is supposed to be 100-200 calories and just big enough to cut off your appetite or give you a small boost in energy. It is not supposed to be as much as a meal or even a mini meal. Cutting the amount you eat will cut how much you spend on snacking.

Cut times you snack. If you are like me, you tend to graze throughout the day. This is extremely easy to do if you are busy. Plan meal times and stick to them. You are less likely to snack if you know a meal is coming soon.

Don’t buy pre-portioned snacks from the store. Create your own at home or buy things that are easy to portion out on the fly. For instance, did you know baby carrots are simply just regular carrots that are fancy cut by a machine in a factory? Buy carrots yourself and cut them into bite sized pieces, stick them in water in the fridge and take them out as you snack. Carrots bought whole are at least 50% of the price of these fancy baby carrots and just take minutes to cut up.

Make homemade versions of your kids’ store bought favorites. For instance, it is super easy to make granola bars. And, it is so much cheaper! You can also make your own small bean and cheese burritos, “bagel bites”, and even fruit snacks. Not only will you spend less, but they will be without nasty things like chemicals and preservatives.

 

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