I drink. I drink a lot and spend money drinking, as do my kids. I’m not specifically talking about alcoholic beverages, but all beverages. It’s amazing how much you can spend on random cups of coffee and sodas, and yes, the odd beer or martini. Here are 5 simple ways I save money on drinks, and it does add up!
- I make coffee in the office. I am a coffee drinker, and I can make better and cheaper coffee than if I buy it. I’ll still go out for an occasional cup of joe, especially if I’m going to read or work in a coffee shop for a change of pace and location.
- keep bottled water in my office. It’s better for me than soda, and I buy it super cheaply by the case.
- Whenever I travel anywhere with my kids, I bring drinks along. They seem to get thirsty at the most inopportune times, and the most expensive times too! Just bringing drinks when skiing last Saturday saved me $20 – seriously!
- Buy soda and any other drinks when they are on sale. Sometimes the prices are really low, and I buy cases and cases.
- Is your tap water good or can you maybe filter it? Mine tap water is actually pretty awesome, so I fill water bottles for lunches and more. It’s economically friendly, inexpensive, and it just makes sense!
It’s amazing how much you can spend on sodas, coffee, tea, bottled water etc. A little planning, and you can save hundreds or more dollars a year!
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