I have a system, it's easy but it takes will power. I started saving for my 1st house when I was about 13, 10 years later I had 20% down. (around $30,000)
Personally, I can now save myself 15,000 - 20,000 in 5 years. Which I've started saving about 2 weeks ago and I have 200 in savings already.
Saving money is a part time job - seriously.
If you would like to know how I do it, pm me, I'll give you the list of do's and don'ts!
Brooke