Lots more Sneaky Ways to save the pennies

Tillytrotter1

Thanks Unixgirluk. Totally agree with Home Bargains, I could spend ages in there, fab shop. Aldi good but none near me unfortunately. Good tip about the box sets, I must try it as I want to get started on Christmas. Have been looking at homemade presents - chocolate bark, hot choc sachets look good, choc truffles. Just need to try and be inventive I guess!

Uniscots97

Tillytrotter1 wrote: »

Thanks Unixgirluk. Totally agree with Home Bargains, I could spend ages in there, fab shop. Aldi good but none near me unfortunately. Good tip about the box sets, I must try it as I want to get started on Christmas. Have been looking at homemade presents - chocolate bark, hot choc sachets look good, choc truffles. Just need to try and be inventive I guess!

Chocolate bark sounds good.

nuttybabe

marmiterulesok wrote: »

I also use cloth napkins.I hate the idea of wasting paper on napkins.

Me too, I even made a load myself out of cheap fabric, cost me £3 for 12 huge napkins :money:. although not sure the extra time ironing them makes it worth it

bluebag

nuttybabe wrote: »

Me too, I even made a load myself out of cheap fabric, cost me £3 for 12 huge napkins :money:. although not sure the extra time ironing them makes it worth it

I use large face flannels, no ironing required.. all white and easy to bleach.
I keep cheap paper ones for guests tho... don't want them to think I'm a slob.

marmiterulesok

nuttybabe wrote: »

Me too, I even made a load myself out of cheap fabric, cost me £3 for 12 huge napkins :money:. although not sure the extra time ironing them makes it worth it

I can't use an unironed napkin.:eek::o;)

Eenymeeny

bluebag wrote: »

I use large face flannels, no ironing required.. all white and easy to bleach.
I keep cheap paper ones for guests tho... don't want them to think I'm a slob.

Good idea. I've been known to use old tea towels for certain 'sloppy eaters' when spag bol is on the menu. I don't worry about the stains as they are to protect the good clothes underneath! Being bigger than napkins they offer more protection. You could buy cheap matching tea towels and boil wash if you feel they need it

Snowy_Owl

sparrer wrote: »

thanks airgead, makes much more sense than saving odds and ends for months then throwing them away because I can't be bothered to store the bits any more. A mobile phone case or even a no-longer-needed baby's cotton mitt or bootee would do the job

This is an old favourite from guide camp!!! ( except they just had a bar of soap in it - hanged from the makeshift wash basin!!:j

Snowy_Owl

lilrahi wrote: »

I love this idea for scarves: http://pinterest.com/pin/189643834279367494/

I have so many scarves, pashminas they are taking over my wardrobe. This is a really good idea

I do something very similar to this - I use a hanger designed for trousers - can easily get 3/4 scarfs on it

Snowy

marmiterulesok

Eenymeeny wrote: »

Good idea. I've been known to use old tea towels for certain 'sloppy eaters' when spag bol is on the menu. I don't worry about the stains as they are to protect the good clothes underneath! Being bigger than napkins they offer more protection. You could buy cheap matching tea towels and boil wash if you feel they need it

I often have an old tea towel on my lap if eating something messy.

Uniscots97

If I'm peeling veg (i.e. potatoes, carrots, etc) I save the peelings (I also save the stalks from broccoli) and freeze them. When I have enough I use these to make soup. I also chuck in whatever else I have to vary it i.e. lentils, split peas, rice, pasta. Makes a great and filling soup.