Lots more Sneaky Ways to save the pennies

helzbelz_57

probably a very obvious one but I've just started doing it.

I've messed about with different laundry powders, gloop etc over the years and have come to the conclusion that what works for me is Mr A SP washing powder. but I have missed the nice smell so I have bought a 5ltr bottle of comfort pink fabric softener. I poured one capful of it (quite shallow cap) into a cleaned out 3ltr milk carton and then filled to the top with water and I pour this into the fabric softener compartment. I was a bit dubious about it not being a strong enough smell on the washing but it really is. I can smell it from the airing cupboard as I walk through the hall and that's with the door closed! i'm really pleased with this as the FS will last me forever now and I still get that lovely smell.

Becky_2

While doing gardening yesterday, I suddenly remembered something that I had seen on telly about sprinkling salt on the weed between the slabs on the patio and then pooring kettle boiled water over it. I am pleased to report that it does work since the weed is more or less gone now.

badly_dubbed

Ive just sent some ebay packages off using thick padded envelopes that were sent to me some time ago, i just tape white card over the front to "blank" out the used postmark and address, then write the new one on the front as normal....sent 3 today, saving around £4 in buying new padded envelopes.

chinagirl

Luke_N wrote: »

I'm not sure if anyone knows about this however if you own a android or any type of phone that uses google play store. You can use "0800 wizard" app and it will convert any 0800/0845/0870 or any premium number to a landline 01/02/03 when you dial it.

There is a website that is mentioned by Martin Lewis a while back on gmtv called saynoto0870.com. it is like the app however you have to search the database for it.

I'm gonna try this !!!

Cannyquine

Becky 2, you can just use the water potatoes have been boiled in. It's hot & salty too:)

sparrer

Luke_N wrote: »

I'm not sure if anyone knows about this however if you own a android or any type of phone that uses google play store. You can use "0800 wizard" app and it will convert any 0800/0845/0870 or any premium number to a landline 01/02/03 when you dial it.

There is a website that is mentioned by Martin Lewis a while back on gmtv called saynoto0870.com. it is like the app however you have to search the database for it.

To save time when asked to to press 1,2,3 etc, try this web site, it can save a lot of time, money and temper!
http://www.pleasepress1.com

Becky_2 wrote: »

While doing gardening yesterday, I suddenly remembered something that I had seen on telly about sprinkling salt on the weed between the slabs on the patio and then pooring kettle boiled water over it. I am pleased to report that it does work since the weed is more or less gone now.

Been doing this twice a year for years as I hate using chemicals if there's a cheaper and better way. I mix 1/2 cup salt in a 3pt jug of boiling water and pour in the cracks (saves making two trips, too!). Stop pouring a few inches before grass, flower beds etc as it will seep into them and kill everything!

sparrer

Little things we might not usually think of -
When you get in the car put your seat belt on, adjust seat, mirrors etc if you need to, before you turn the engine on. By doing it last every time it will save you a tiny drop of petrol, which all adds up to an extra litre every now and then

I always turn the kettle off as soon as it boils. It will go on boiling for quite a few seconds, saving you a little bit of money every time.

Dye. Navy always seem to fade quicker than most colours so I bought a dye for £5.99p and put it in the wm with 2 pairs of trousers, 2 teeshirts and a shirt. There was nothing wrong with any of them except fading, but it would have cost almost £50 to replace them.

Petlamb

Actually on the kettle boiling note, our kettle died not so long ago... being skint, I thought I'd take a chance on a cheapy £5 tesco value one... it works fine and shuts off within a second or so of hitting boiling! Fab

mineallmine

Before buying lots of winter car supplies check what you have lurking in the car, shed, garage or under sink cupboard. I've found about 6 cans of de icer this way!

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Tillytrotter1 wrote: »

I think what you're doing unixgirluk is very clever and resourceful also. I am relatively new to money saving and have been trying to bring my shopping bills down considerably, which I'm having difficulty with. I was doing pretty well and managed to save quite a bit one month then I joined a slimming club and found that losing weight costs quite a lot but now that I'm well into the swing of things (and 2 1/2 stone lighter) I am back trying to cut back again and back on moneysaving for inspiration. I am also starting to think about Christmas to try and spread the cost so I really liked the magazine idea. Any more tips from you would be greatly received!

I decided that as I wanted to lose weight my local Drs surgery has a nurse there who will happily weigh you weekly, and then fortnightly and give you lots of support and encouragement to jhelp you lose weight I am now going fortnightly and it costs me nothing.She is very nice and I have lots of diet sheets and booklets from her.Not only is it money saving but she is keeping an eye on how I'm doing and is pleased that my BMI is reducing and by eating healthily, with support will keep you out of Drs waiting rooms for all sorts of ailments.

My eldest DD went to a group that cost her £5.00 a week and lose very little yet I have over the past couple of months since I came back from my holidays in August have dropped over a stone without too much hardship.She prefers you to lose around a pound a week as she says it will stay off better that way Works for me at least and I am very happy with all of her help.:j