Small changes I've adopted that save me money and time

I've noticed after moving into my own place and experimenting with my spending habits and shopping, that the following changes have been a great help. I think they'll help you too. <br><br>1. Buy frozen food - fruits, vegetables, meat, bread, everything. I've never used fresh before and now I do. - saves money, time, and reduces waste. <br><br>2. Buy store brand products. The only exception is ketchup and oat milk. - saves money <br><br>3. Buy in bulk. I only do this for rice, oats, lentils, canned goods, and frozen food. - saves money <br><br>4. Buy empty tortilla wraps and fill them yourself. I had never done this before so it's a big change for me. I now eat less meat and have taken to putting hummus, tamarack, lentil soup, and baked beans in wraps. - saves money and time <br><br>5. Make a large soup using whatever you have at home. I never did this before but I'm doing it once a week now. It's a great way of knowing you're not wasting any food that might be going off. Freeze it for convenience. - saves money and time <br><br>6. Cook with leftovers. Same as above, I didn't used to do this but I'm now experimenting more with what I can make with the food I have. Saves money and time. <br><br>7. Buy less bottled sauces. I now make my own curry sauces, stir fry sauces, and put hummus in my Tacos instead of salsa. Saves money and time. <br><br>8. Make your own instant noodles. I only do this sometimes but the noodles I buy are so cheap and can be made a lot healthier by adding vegetables. Saves money and time. <br><br>9. Learn to make your own Tacos. It's served me well and they're so versatile. Saves money and time. <br><br>10. Buy a slow cooker. Great for making a meal and freezing it. Saves you money and time. <br><br>Remember, the key is to start small if you've never tried these before. Experiment with different food and flavours and notice what you like!