You know you're a money saver when.....

hollydays

when you go into a supermarket only scanning around for the yellow reduced stickers like a maniac on speed

tara747

Blancsanglier wrote: »

........... oh, I forgot - always grab a handful of plastic bags at the fruit and veg counter in the supermarket! Don't ever buy a pack of new ones.

Have eaten yoghurt that's been nearly 2 weeks over use by date and it hasn't tasted any different...... lot's of things are ok in fact but just be careful of things like meat of course.

Be careful with yogurt too, it gave me terrible food poisoning a couple of times and wasn't even OOD!!!

I always grab the plastic veg bags though

Asiacat wrote: »

Whenever you call a mobile phone you let it rin once then disconnect - they'll always rin you back.

This actually really annoys me if done on a regular basis! :mad: I totally understand if someone has no credit and will happily call them back, but if they keep doing it they're just taking advantage so I don't bother. I know a few people who have done this to me and others. Why have a mobile if you never buy credit?

annelouise_2

When you make kitten food from the very dregs of your rubber chicken or an odd bbq sausage.

You collect all toiletries everyday from your hotel room to use as thankyou gifts.

You make up relaxation packs of t bags from the breakfast buffet tea selection for friend's who like earl grey or peppermint! posh knobs.

You give HM laundry liquid - white vinegar and lavendar as colleague Xmas gifts.

You have your next years birthday,celebration cards recycled from this years cards.HM and beautiful.Well in advance...

You invite friends out for lunch and give them a food stuff to bring with them - bread/salad/soup.Usually costs less than $2.00 each.

Have ziploc in your bag everyday for left overs.

Use kids leftover drinks of water to water the seedlings/plants.

You move the veranda plants to the edge when it rains.

Napkins,s & p,sauces feature in your storecupboard at all times.

You collect t bags and coffee grounds from both staff rooms at work for your composting and ask neighbours to put their grass cuttings in too!

You buy only 5-6 pieces of fruit each shopping trip to save wastage and 5 mangetout as OH is the only person who likes it.

Homebrand features as a "colour scheme" in your trolley.

You invite people over with an invite inc a plate to share.

Twinks hobnobs feature as a regular gift/feast in your kitchen

Tupperware is utilised to its MAXXXXXXXX

The freezer if full of individual bags of all food groups!

HM features on a daily basis.

The kids want first pick on the menu plan!

The sealed pot is a 5 year plan for everyone.

You invite people over instead of going out to get invited back!

annelouise

frugal?

I have always wondered about boiling water for tea everytime you need it as in Africa we boil once and put in a thermos flask and last for at least 12hours . You then have enough for at least a day and save on electricity. Any good?

I am practically weeping right now as only just found out about quidco on this thread and we switched gas/elec suppliers last week!!!!:eek::eek::eek: Wish I could undo it somehow

1HANNAH

Great thread, thanks OP

something I didn't see mentioned was
For my first cuppa in the morning I always boil a full kettle and then fill up our big flask, that way I have hot water to drink all day that is just off the boil. Perfect for me x

freeranger_2

when u water down the wash up liquid when its halfway down so that it lasts for weeks, ditto shampoo, cheap coffee in posh jars. thats me, plus great tips frm u all hve helped me a lot thanks folks

GraciesGran

Not only do I go to the reduced aisle in the supermarkets but a couple of the local charity shops have reduced rails - hence granddaughter has 4 lovely summer dresses - made from a 50p bargain. Last year all her summer dresses came from the same source, as they no longer fit they've been turned into a patchwork throw to go on her bed, I will admit to having bought the fleece backing new BUT it was a bargain as it was very dusty and I got it for £2.

kataklysm

Ha! Good thread :beer:

The absolute horror when you realise you've been driving around for a week with the 'sport' switch on in the car by mistake .... :mad::mad:

When you've calculated the next year's worth of lunch spends *to the penny* including how long those items will last and when you'll next need to buy more.... and then trying to make the tuna+mayo paste last an extra day to see what that saves

When you have 20Kg of farm fresh chick crumb delivered to your work address just to save a few quid on the kitty litter...

When you just can't bring yourself to walk into Tesco's anymore because Lidl is sooo much cheaper.. but you still buy all your fuel there for the Clubcard points.

and that's just for this week

freeranger_2

thanks tenuissent for tip hve open fire use a paper log maker for all my free papers your looroll ideas great much quicker and easier happy warm new year to all

lilac_lady

You know when you're a moneysaver when you try to obtain bargains and watch your spending.

You know you're mean when you do things to save money at the cost to other people.

Are you mean or moneysaving? Be honest.