Three months to go and it will be enrollment time - it seems just a moment ago when you had to shell out money to buy Christmas presents and food for the holidays. How can you manage to save enough for your child’s tuition, with so little time left? Don’t despair; here are nine tips to help beef up your savings.  

1. Unleash your business savvy skills.
Get those creative juices flowing! Today’s online world makes it extremely easy to do business. Love to sew? Turn those colorful threads into a pretty dress. Enjoy baking? Offer to make cupcakes for your friend’s party. Passionate about beads? Put together lovely pieces of jewelry. Sell your creations online and ask friends to spread the word about your products. You can also do spring cleaning this month and sell unused items and unwanted gifts in a garage sale.  

2. Opt to commute.
Save on gas and parking fees when you choose to take public transportation. Getting on the bus or the Metro Rail Transit saves you also the hassle of driving. It’s best to avoid rush hours and the surge of commuters so traffic won’t be a bother. Another option: carpooling!  

3. Brown-bag your lunches.
Bringing your own lunches to work and school is not only a practical way to save some cash but also a good option towards a healthy lifestyle. Plan the menu with your family and get their suggestions. Check out cookbooks or swap recipes with your girl pals to come up with simple but tasty dishes.  

4. Do a bit of overtime or get extra work.
If you can, put in additional hours of productivity that can qualify for overtime pay. Ask to be part of a special project that pays extra. Consider taking extra work outside your regular one. One mom decided to teach a class at a nearby college every Saturday morning while another accepted extra writing assignments.