What changes have you made to become OS?

flutterbyuk25

deborah64 wrote: »

I am now going to try and order from my local library, can you order brand new ones does anyone know? , my library has a very poor selection as it is.

My local library is quite small but all the ones in the county are linked together. So when I see a book I want I go onto library website, search for it and put a hold on it. The library then emails me to say when it's in, and I pop by and pick it up! So simple and easy . You can order brand new books but sometimes there can be a longish wait if they are a popular book/author.

HTH

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bluebag

I used to pray really hard when putting my cash card in the cash machine that it wouldn't keep it.

Now I have savings.

EC12345

Good thread. Although I have always been quite good with money, I always think about a purchase and whether or not I am going to use it. If it is an item of clothing, I always make sure that I can wear it two or three different ways. One thing I did use to spend money on though was books for holidays. Now a week before I go, I go to my local charity shop where every book is 25p - I also then do not feel too bad about leaving them at the hotel library for other people to enjoy.

deborah64

flutterbyuk25 wrote: »

My local library is quite small but all the ones in the county are linked together. So when I see a book I want I go onto library website, search for it and put a hold on it. The library then emails me to say when it's in, and I pop by and pick it up! So simple and easy . You can order brand new books but sometimes there can be a longish wait if they are a popular book/author.

HTH

x

Thanks for that, will give it a try for sure, maybe it being a library book will give me the push to read it rather then just let it gather dust.
xx

madras79

i used to buy books an magazines and papers every week.would not do that now,spend money to impress people ,how sad is that, not now dont care now. Never had any money in the bank a week before payday , now i always have as every pound is a prisoner
love the thread

Jinx

I used to buy a lot of glossy mags - only give in occasionally now
I used to have takeaway 2-3 times a week - but only have it once a week now
I used to buy books a lot (seems to be a common vice) but only treat myself now when in an airport
I used to buy all pressies full price but now I watch for the sales and order stuff reduced online and get cashback
I used to not use vouchers and loyalty cards but now I use my Tesco and Boots cards plus any vouchers I can find!
I used to buy fizzy juice daily, now I buy it on the odd occasion
I used to put everything on a credit card, now I use switch/cash and aim to be debt free in a few months

sparrer

I used to worship the gods who granted me freedom to spend all their money, until they demanded it back

Now I religiously follow the word of MSE and the banks honour me with interest

stqueen

I used to buy my morning tea/coffee and lunch with a credit card (I feel ashamed typing that!)...now I don't work anywhere near shops (just an onsite canteen) and take my own lunch to work and have my first cup of tea of the day at work.

I used to buy any book that took my fancy...now I have discovered the joys of the library - great selection of titles (I have not yet searched for a book they don't have!) and no precious space taken up by read books!

I used to order takeaways 2,3,4 times a week, for no apparent reason...I haven't eaten a takeaway pizza for over a year, nor would I want to! I have the occasional indian take away or chip shop supper, but it is rare, I now prefer home cooked food.

I used to think nothing of splurging on new shoes or clothes in Topshop, French Connection, Warehouse...now I have discovered charity shops (with a little help from my mum, an advocate for years!). Best thing ever - the thrill of what you may find is priceless!

And here's one I need help with:

I STILL buy far too many magazines - all the monthly glossies, and the weekly gossip rags (even though I know they are full of rubbish!). Just can't seem to break the habit :-(

Eenymeeny

stqueen wrote: »

And here's one I need help with:

I STILL buy far too many magazines - all the monthly glossies, and the weekly gossip rags (even though I know they are full of rubbish!). Just can't seem to break the habit :-(

A little tip for fellow magazine addicts. (I love the 'house' ones) Keep a look out under tables when car-booting. (I love car boots better than malls these days!) Boxes of magazines are often tucked away as an afterthought and real bargains can be had. I usually reckon on paying about £1 for 4 of 5 as people just want rid of them.:)
Great thread by the way.

kymbogs

I used to go to the supermarket several evenings a week and spend too much on food, clothes and household stuff, now I'm trying to avoid supermarkets altogether.

I couldn't actually tell you what it was we used to eat! Now I cook everything from scratch, bake our bread and make our yoghurt.

I used to go out every other weekend and buy a whole new outfit every time. Now I only buy things I really need.