Toothpick in Lemon for Just a Squeeze

If you need just a pinch of lemon juice, poke a lemon with a toothpick and squeeze until you get the right amount of juice out, instead of cutting a lemon in half.

Make Your Own Exfoliant

Make your own exfoliant by adding a little baking soda into your face cleanser and body wash. It's inexpensive and a good way to use up leftover baking soda.

Split Groceries with Friends

Unless you have a huge family, splitting the groceries with a friend is a good way to save money especially if you're a renter like me. Depending on your eating and cooking habits, some good choices are bread, eggs, carrots, celery, fruits, chicken breasts, flour, sugar, and baking soda to name a few.

Shampoo and Deep Conditioning Treatment: No Conditioner

My hairstylist skips daily conditioners and goes straight to deep conditioning treatments because daily conditioners don't work very effectively as leave-in conditioners. By incorporating this hair care routine, you can save some money because you won't be using the product as frequently. But you're not using more of the product at a time. While deep conditioners can cost more, if you buy it on sale, you can pay the same amount as a daily conditioner and make it last longer. This will also save you time. And you know what they say; time is money.

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel is nature's miracle and works wonders as a skincare product. You can use it as a moisturizer for all skin types, hair gel, dark circle treatments, cuts, dry skin, sunburned skin, and firming mask. Use it during the daytime as a light moisturizer or at night as a skin treatment if you're in your 20s. What's even better is that the cost is a fraction of most specialty products. It's also a great staple in a first aid kit. Note: The superior type of aloe vera is aloe barbendensis.

Checks Unlimited

You can get the best deal on checks by buying them from www.checksunlimited.com. You can always get them from your bank, but it's a much better deal here unless your bank offers free checks. You can get 4 boxes of duplicate checks for $51.80. And you can select which style you prefer. This company is secure and efficient.