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Five Creative Ways to Cut Your Family Budget and Save Money This Year

From finding family fun at a discount to reducing household waste, here are ideas on saving in 2021

January 7, 2021

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1. Create family memories... at a discount

Order a Parks Pass from Parks Canada providing unlimited admission to over 80 Parks Canada administered places

  • The Discovery Pass is your gateway to history, nature, and adventure from coast to coast to coast
  • Valid for 12 full months from date of purchase 
  • Pays for itself in as little as seven days (compared to daily admission fees)
  • Faster entry to your favourite places

Family/Group

Up to 7 people in a vehicle

$139.40

2. Get outside

Enjoy our hiking trails, skating rinks, and green spaces year round. Check out the National Capital Commission for links to seasonal activities. 


3. Plant a garden

We're all spending more time at home these days, so what better time to plant a garden! Spend a few dollars on things like seeds, plants, and supplies and you'll reap the benefits of hundreds of dollars worth of produce in just a few months! Talk about a great investment. Plus, gardening with kids has other benefits too, from encouraging healthy eating to teaching responsibility.


4. Consider turning a hobby into a side hustle

One great way to save money is to MAKE money! Consider a side hustle -- can you take that painting hobby you love and sell your art on a site like Etsy? Do you love thrifting? Can you become an eBay expert and get big bucks for that $1 garage sale find? 

 

5. Make changes positive for the environment and your wallet

Reduce waste and save money with this great idea Use cotton bandannas -- inexpensive and longlasting -- in place of paper towels and throwaway napkins. We also love her cute ways to store them!