start a hobby

On a normal income, you cant retire early without knowing how to cook for yourself. Learn how to cook the basics like bread and pasta and then branch out into simple, frugal meals like curries, soups and chili. If you base your meals around staples such as rice, potato and pasta, you will save a packet.How to cook good food on the cheap

Turn a hobby into an income stream. Run an online shop, build websites, run a blog, do freelance writing or sell your photographs.

Play hackey sack, juggle or learn to stand on your hands.

I have never done it myself, but it sounds like the sort of hobby that can keep you very busy.

Sewing, knitting, dress making. Then sell it on Etsy.

Rebuild old cars, old furniture or anything you can find at thrift-shops that needs a bit of TLC. Make it as good as new to use in your house in place of buying more expensive items, or sell them on for a profit.

You can brew beer, wine or cider very easily at home. The ultimate resource for how to brew beer is How to Brew by John Palmer. Note: this is an affiliate link

Learn how to live as self-sufficiently as possible. Taking care of animals and a full sized vegetable garden is almost a full time job, but it

Voice the cheapest musical instrument available.

If you have a short haircut you really should cut your own hair. It will save you thousands of dollars over the years and is really easy.