3 Weird and Creative Ways to Save Money That Work

Does it seem like every time you manage to save up a little cash, you end up having to waste it on an unforeseen expense?

Don’t feel singled out, because a lack of savings is a common issue for Americans. In fact, over six in 10 people in the U.S. don’t have enough cash on hand to pay for a $1,000 expense.

Want to learn how to stop worrying about covering the costs of unexpected emergencies? Let’s look at 3 of the most creative ways to save money!

1. Train Your Cat to Use the Toilet

Believe it or not, American pet owners spend $70 billion a year on their pets, and over $15 billion of that goes toward pet supplies and medicine.

What are you supposed to do, get rid of your purring beauty?

No, but you could try ditching the kitty litter and start potty training them. Doing so could save you nearly 150 bucks annually.

Before you brush this aside as an absurd suggestion, do a few Google searches on the topic. You’ll find that not only is it possible to pull off, but it also doesn’t require that much time.

To make the process easier for both of you, consider investing in a cat toilet training device or kit. These products help your furry family member adapt to the changes. 

2. Up Your Soup Intake

Successful businesses always look for ways to reduce waste in their daily operations, so why shouldn’t you?

Aside from housing and transportation costs, food costs make up the bulk of your expenditure. If you’re going to make spending cuts, start there.

Think about this: instead of spending five bucks on lunch, you can spend less than two on a warm bowl of soup.

Forget the instant ramen or canned soup. We’re talking about nutritious, flavorful soup that’s free of unhealthy preservatives.

Variety won’t be a problem as you can mix and match ingredients and broths, and you can find budget soup recipes all over the web. Not to mention, grains and dried beans are cheap and filling.

Also, feel free to throw in some leftover meat or veggies to avoid letting any food go to waste. You can even make sweet dishes like cream of mango soup or watermelon gazpacho if you’re craving dessert.

Store it in the fridge and reheat it within minutes when you want more.

Need to eat on the go? Think long-term and buy a leak-proof soup container so you can gulp it down anywhere.

3. Make Your Own Nutritional Supplement

While it’s often hard to get all your nutrients through meals, dietary supplements are expensive and have low absorption rates. 

Never waste another dime on a multivitamin by growing this superfood: spirulina.

Just how good is this stuff? One hundred grams of spirulina has almost 60 grams of protein, 3.5 grams of fiber, and all of your daily recommended dose of iron. It also contains several key nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and calcium, to name a few.

You’ll need to spend some money upfront on a starter culture, water tank, and harvesting tools. That said, you can expect to finish growing your first batch of algae within a month to a month and a half.

Once you harvest it, make it into a spread, mix it with juice, or use it as an ingredient in your favorite dishes, along with other surprisingly healthy foods.

Taking Advantage of the Most Creative Ways to Save Money

One day you’re planning a vacation, and the next day you have to replace a flat tire and visit the ER for food poisoning.

Emergencies happen far too often, but these weird money saving tips can help provide you with a financial cushion and ease your stress. Best of all, you don’t have to get rid of a pet or sacrifice your nutrition to take advantage of them.

Looking for even more creative ways to save money? If so, be sure to check out our guide on how to cut costs on prescriptions!

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