You don't have to splurge out every other week. It's just not financially smart and responsible. If you pay attention, you'll realize that there are ways to live on less than flashy budgets a week and maximize your enjoyment. That way, you can save enough to treat yourself to something even bigger, or better later.               

1.  Go on a cheap but memorable date at Aquaria KLCC. Admission rates with MyKad is RM40.

2. Buy sushi for cheap

Wait till the last hour at  certain supermarkets. They'll usually let their sushi of the day go for a much cheaper price.

3. Don't use shampoo. Use coconut oil and baking soda instead.

It'll last longer, and a lot of people have raved about the alternative method. They claim it rejuvenates the hair shaft and fixes any dandruff issues. Instead of using shampoo, massage baking soda into the scalp to clarify and follow with an apple cider vinegar hair rinse.

4. Switch from coffee to tea.

Always brew tea in a teapot to maximize a single tea bag.

5. Subscribe to FIRST™ Basic 38 by Celcom postpaid plan

No surprises,  and no reloading when you think you've run out of data. FIRST™ by Celcom's latest plan focuses on a data plan that's pretty sufficient for average to medium surfing needs. It's also got a feature that rolls over unutilized data to the next month, should your usage be less than what's provided. Check it out here and why this actually makes sense for the internet generation.

6. Buy big cuts of meat and stretch it out over multiple meals.

The cost will vary depending on cut, but if you buy them big enough, it'll be able to last you a couple of meals for at least 2 weeks. Divide and freeze any meat you won't use within the week.

7. Compare prices for different groceries at different stores.

Some things will be more expensive at some, and some will be cheaper. Hit hypermarkets for things like paper towels or ..

8. Treat yourself to gourmet coffee, 4 times a week. It'll cost RM10 per cup.

Hipster cafe prices are pretty similar everywhere. A single cafe latte will most likely cost you RM10 per cup.

Go ahead, try it out. You can do it!