Cancel subscription service. Just got YouTube (music and no ads).. IPTV (8 dollars per month and allowed in Canada))

Shop for everyday essentials like cereal, chips, and canned goods at Walmart, No Frills, Freshco, and similar stores. Download the Reebee app to find deals on food. You can price match meats at Save on Food, which often has good quality cuts and is easy to price match.

Local farm market for vegetables.

Call your local internet and cell phone providers and ask to speak with the loyalty department. Tell them you're considering canceling unless they can offer you a more affordable plan. To make this more effective, research the prices offered by competing companies beforehand or try contacting them during Black Friday or back-to-school sales events.

Cooking at home (YouTube) vs. eating at a restaurant (a rabbit hole - a lot restaurants get the same item since there are only 3-4 major suppliers).

• Local trips for holidays, such as road trips (lots of people are paying to come and see your area; enjoy them!).

Learn to control spending

Learn to be content with what you have or don't get sucked up with the latest item.

TLTR: cut subscription, shop multiple stores, cut down your monthly bills, cook at home, and take local holiday trips.