How can a teenager save their parents money?

Okay so I am trying to save my parents money. I have been doing tiny stuff such as turning off the lights when I do not hae a use for them or turning off the tv. When i go shopping I always shop sales. I want to know other ways to save money.How can a teenager save their parents money?
carpool if you have siblings that go to school at the same time that you need to be somewhere, help out by offering to babysit siblings for less than a babysitter would charge (if not free), get a part time job, there are a lot of things you can do to help. Think of some of the things that they pay other people to do and see if you could do them for cheaper as a chore or for free just to help out if they aren't too hard.How can a teenager save their parents money?
You have to start thinking S-M-A-R-T. What kind of cutbacks can you make? For example: I drink bottled water. Now at $1 a bottle on something that covers over 65% of our planet is not smart. So I bought one of those water filters that screw into your faucet. I have bottles that I refil over and over again. I take them to work. Do you have a lot of small appliances around that house that are always on? I cut my electronic bill almost in half by unplugging all the clock radios and night lights. I also bought some of those florescent bulbs that look a lot like a regular bulb. These things use 80% less electricity than regular bulbs. You would be surprised, but these small things add up. I know I was spending money on the water filter and energy efficient bulbs but these things will pay for themselves in a month providing they pertain to you. If you really need the money right away start cutting back on your food costs. Romain noodles cost a dime and they taste just as good as campbells chicken noodle that costs $130 a can. Ok no chicken in romain noodles, but you are probably just missing about 4 tiny pieces of chicken. Put a brick inside your toilet 'chamber'. You will use a little lesser water each time you flush..Before you know it you will be ahead. Wanna be creative? Find yourself leaving lights on? Buy a motion sensor switch, the lights will turn on when you enter the room and will turn off (by a set amount of time) when you leave the room. I have one, they cost $15 at HomeDepot. Need new windshield wipers for your car? Who says you have to buy 2? You only need the new one on the drivers side, leave the old wiper on the passenger side. So remember you have to start thinking S-M-A-R-T! Yours truly seahorsehawrey.
Buy less expensive or second hand clothes and household items.


Stop eating out - even fast food tacos are more expensive than cooking.


Take the bus.


Ride bike instead of driving


Cancel all subscriptions - magazines, papers, cable TV or satellite.


Start a garden for some fresh food, or barter for it if you don't have a green thumb.


When you do have to drive, save up errands and do them all in once trip.


Watch movies on your tv instead of going to the theater.


Turn down the thermostat and wear an extra layer of clothes - add a sweater and thick pants.


Use lower wattage light bulbs - florescent if possible.


Cook in the microwave instead of an electric oven.


Take short showers.


Wash larger loads in the clothes washer, and hang the clothes to dry instead of using the dryer.


If you are female, let your hair grow long, if male, stop shaving your face.


If you have an efficient fireplace or wood stove, use it for heat.


Read by natural sunlight instead of always turning on a light.


Sweep instead of vacuuming bare floors.


Stay healthy - nothing costs more than medical care.


Get a job and pay for more of your own stuff.


Read at the library instead of buying books.


Borrow music from friends, or swap.


sew up small holes in clothing, if you can make it look reasonably decent.


Take vacations at home.


Sell things you haven't used in a year.


Don't throw away food just because you are full. Save it in the fridge and have leftovers later.


Buy generic or store brands.


Close off unused rooms for the winter.



Get a job, or stop shopping for things you don't need, just because it's on sale, doesn't mean you have to get it.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1121587/100_ways_to_save_money_in_tough_economic.html





Some ideas in link above.