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Aril
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If someone is just starting out as a "virgin" Old Styler what would your pearls of wisdom be to get them on their way?
Mine are
1.Buy a flask.
2.Check out your local tourist information and really find out about the area you live in. You may discover free events and all manner of other surprises.
3.Join the library. If you have done so already but haven't been in ages go! The wealth of books on offer is fabulous especially for a book worm like me. Just make sure you return them on time!
Regards
Aril
Mine are
1.Buy a flask.
2.Check out your local tourist information and really find out about the area you live in. You may discover free events and all manner of other surprises.
3.Join the library. If you have done so already but haven't been in ages go! The wealth of books on offer is fabulous especially for a book worm like me. Just make sure you return them on time!
Regards
Aril
Aiming for a life of elegant frugality wearing a new-to-me silk shirt rather than one of hair!
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Look in the cupboard at all your ingredients. How many meals can you make without having to buy extra?Sealed Pot Challenge #021 #8 975.71 #9 £881.44 #10 £961.13 #11 £782.13 #12 £741.83 #13 £2135.22 #14 £895.53 #15 £1240.40 #16 £1805.87 #17 £1820.01 declared0
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look in your cupboards/fridge/freezer to see just how much food you actually have in there that you can use up before you go shopping again.0
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Don't let yourself be put off by the hundreds and hundreds of tips and hints you see when you first start reading and think to yourself "Oh my gosh I can't possibly do all that".
One step at a time. In easy stages. Pick one or two that you think will be easy and rewarding to do and just start with those.
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<i>Don't let yourself be put off by the hundreds and hundreds of tips and hints you see when you first start reading and think to yourself "Oh my gosh I can't possibly do all that".
One step at a time. In easy stages. Pick one or two that you think will be easy and rewarding to do and just start with those.</i>
Thank you Squeaky - it is a bit overwhelming!
Kind regards
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Easy shopping tips that soon become 'normal' for you!
Non-food purchases: look at the item and decide if you really need it!
Clothes/shoes: buy classic styles that you can wear year after year, rather than fashion items that look dated after a few months.
Food: Take a list and stick to it! Do check out the reduced price sections, especially for food that will freeze, and adjust list if necessary.
Keep an eye on papers/magazines/junk mail/internet for money off coupons and vouchers.Here I go again on my own....0 -
I started with the cleaning products tips and become very good with a bottle of vinegar.... also cut my dish washer tabs in 1/2 so they last me twice as long!!! saves you lots of money. :j
when used to this I started with the food ideas... meal planning, then doing a list and sticking to it....
My starter kit would be, a bottle of vinegar and some bicarb of soda.0 -
i LOVE this thread
a newbie to OS myself i was feeling overwhelmed and kind of useless
this thread is exactly what i needed
keep the advice coming ladies ( and gents ) and thanks a million!0 -
Pretend there's an energy crisis. (Come to think of it, the practice might even come in handy... what with petrol/gas/electricity prices soaring)
We've been doing this just for "fun" for a week, but to see whether we can save money, and also to find out how we'd manage if the need really arose.
Side effect: good for the environment.
So, don't spread yourselves all over the house in the evening. Sit in a room together and share the light in there rather than having lights burning all around the home.
Walk/cycle as much as possible. Be strict with yourself over short car journeys.
Think about your use of the cooker - try and use the oven to its fullest each time.
You can probably think of lots of other fuel saving habits, just pretend to yourself that there's a real shortage, and if money is tight, then there's another very good incentive."By not unsettling men, you will reassure them. By unsettling men either through timidity or malice, you are always compelled to keep a knife in hand." - Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469-15271 -
Try to invest in a slow cooker :jI have the mind of a criminal genius. I keep it in the freezer next to Mother....0
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i have to agree with all the advice above, and would suggest starting slowly.
One question that's good to ask in the supermarket when buying an item is 'could I make this myself'. it's a good starting point.
I can't promise that all my replies will illicit this responser.mac, you are so wise and wonderful, that post was lovely and so insightful!
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