Make your own detergent.

Make your own detergent. This sounds a bit crunchy but it's really a money saver. I've seen several recipes and we've tried a few of them. The reason we've explored is because my husband has allergies to all the scents put in laundry cleaners. What we settled on is a twist on a recipe from the Everyday Cheapskate. What we do is spoon 1 tablespoon borax, 1 tablespoon washing soda, and a squirt of dawn into each load of water before filling with clothes. There are other recipes and other styles but consider making your own instead of paying for name brand.

Hold a job while in college.

This can be an internship organized through the financial aid office, a personal business walking dogs, or a job off campus generally making a slightly higher pay. Working a small job can give you additional funds to keep your school debts from growing out of control.

Take snacks into the movie theatre and to events.

But check ahead of time to make sure it’s allowed, to prevent confiscation at your own cost. If you are already walking out your front door with a drink and a snack this is already done for you. If not, consider finding a few special snacks for big events that you can take with you to enjoy instead of paying inflated prices for the same thing at the event.

Tax deductions.

Do some research and see if  your family might qualify for taking a tax deduction for additional food costs for medical necessities. http://itchylittleworld.com/2013/03/19/tax-deductions-for-food-allergies/

Get a bread machine.

 Companies charge an arm and a leg for prepared gluten-free breads. By purchasing your ingredients in large packages, you can make allergy-free breads from scratch for a fraction of the price. This savings will quickly can pay for the bread machine making you much more successful in making your bread.

Cook from scratch.

By cooking from scratch using self made recipes or those found online, you can use simpler ingredients that cost less by being certain that your foundation is clear of allergies.

Ask your local store.

Many companies will carry in their main inventory allergy-free products that you can special order. These may not be on the shelves but they may still be available. Some stores will allow you to shop through their book to find out what is in there; others will ask you to bring in product ID numbers for them to check.

Get familiar with specialized websites.

This website caters to allergy free brand coupons: http://www.commonkindness.com/printable-grocery-coupons. It gives you access to these special coupons but it may also give your brain access to the names of brands that might suit your family.

Shop online for ingredients and variety.

Online can give you access to essentials and treats that otherwise might be completely out of reach. The prices and sizes available are also hard to beat. Consider http://www.vitacost.com/ for allergy-free products.