Lots more Sneaky Ways to save the pennies

7roland8

Yes Ikea or HandM both sell cheap fleece at times.

melanzana

alice-mary wrote: »

Melanzana, you could also just cut a cross in the middle of the fleece and pop it over your head, like a poncho! I have done this and although my family and friends THOUGHT I was bonkers, when they tried it on, they didn't want to take it back off!

Alice
xx

Another brilliant way to keep melanzana warm this winter!

I have a creamy coloured fleece blanket, so when I make it into a poncho, and put on the cream fleece pyjama bottoms with the elasticated ends, I will look like the abominable Mexican snowman!

God help anyone who calls to my door and sees me like this. because I would never think to doff the poncho at least before answering the door, Doh!!

cornishchick

melanzana wrote: »

Another brilliant way to keep melanzana warm this winter!

I have a creamy coloured fleece blanket, so when I make it into a poncho, and put on the cream fleece pyjama bottoms with the elasticated ends, I will look like the abominable Mexican snowman!

God help anyone who calls to my door and sees me like this. because I would never think to doff the poncho at least before answering the door, Doh!!

:rotfl: I do things like that, my postie is used to seeing me in my dressing gown......worn Over my clothes

Bobarella

Wow that is one mega thread. Read all 4 years worth since yesterday! So many great tips.

One I found recently is, the cheapest bag of salad leaves you can buy is between £1 & £1.50 at the moment but you can buy a round lettuce loose for 60p that provides a similar amount once chopped up.
I keep my eyes peeled for items people have put out to 'the street' & take them home. In the last month I have found : a pair of converse that I sold on ebay for £15, a lovely wicker basket like a picnic basket with 5 throws in different colours, all beautifully soft, & a cushion with a cool London skyline print. And a duvet cover. All were washed before use of course.
I also found a girls world type head with make up & brush, all in a sealed shop box left outside on the pavement. Brought it home where it's been well played with.
In the past I've found other items of furniture, dvds & books. So if you live in a big city where people can't be bothered to go to a charity shop keep your eyes peeled!

whichwhydoIturn

melanzana wrote: »

This might not be penny saving, but however.

You know when you buy a pack of scented tealights, and they smell gorgeous and so on.

then you light one or two and the rest are left sitting there opened losing their aroma bit by bit.

Well, I put the unused ones in a ziplock bag, seal it up, and when they come out they are fresh as a daisy!

But maybe you do this already, I didn't and it's a revelation to me doh!!

I keep my scented candles stored upside down as the oils in them tend to sit at the bottom of the candle

samanthaneww2d

Bobarella wrote: »

Wow that is one mega thread. Read all 4 years worth since yesterday! So many great tips.

One I found recently is, the cheapest bag of salad leaves you can buy is between £1 & £1.50 at the moment but you can buy a round lettuce loose for 60p that provides a similar amount once chopped up.
I keep my eyes peeled for items people have put out to 'the street' & take them home. In the last month I have found : a pair of converse that I sold on ebay for £15, a lovely wicker basket like a picnic basket with 5 throws in different colours, all beautifully soft, & a cushion with a cool London skyline print. And a duvet cover. All were washed before use of course.
I also found a girls world type head with make up & brush, all in a sealed shop box left outside on the pavement. Brought it home where it's been well played with.
In the past I've found other items of furniture, dvds & books. So if you live in a big city where people can't be bothered to go to a charity shop keep your eyes peeled!

wow that is good

good_advice

Just used my Tesco points with Tesco Boost for some Christmas shopping collect from store so no p&p.

Also - been looking around the web for some grocery coupons for the weekly supermarket shop.

KONG

Bobarella wrote: »

Wow that is one mega thread. Read all 4 years worth since yesterday! So many great tips.

One I found recently is, the cheapest bag of salad leaves you can buy is between £1 & £1.50 at the moment but you can buy a round lettuce loose for 60p that provides a similar amount once chopped up.
I keep my eyes peeled for items people have put out to 'the street' & take them home. In the last month I have found : a pair of converse that I sold on ebay for £15, a lovely wicker basket like a picnic basket with 5 throws in different colours, all beautifully soft, & a cushion with a cool London skyline print. And a duvet cover. All were washed before use of course.
I also found a girls world type head with make up & brush, all in a sealed shop box left outside on the pavement. Brought it home where it's been well played with.
In the past I've found other items of furniture, dvds & books. So if you live in a big city where people can't be bothered to go to a charity shop keep your eyes peeled!

This is actually something I never thought off. Where I live here in Copenhagen, Denmark, almost every wednesday people put these stuffs out on the street and after 2PM the garbage men come and pick it up. I see good stuff all the time and could bring it home (50m from where I live) and sell some of it on eBay. Thanks for the tip! ;o)

Bobarella

KONG wrote: »

This is actually something I never thought off. Where I live here in Copenhagen, Denmark, almost every wednesday people put these stuffs out on the street and after 2PM the garbage men come and pick it up. I see good stuff all the time and could bring it home (50m from where I live) and sell some of it on eBay. Thanks for the tip! ;o)

You are most welcome. I saw 1 converse left out today. If I find a one legged person hopping about on the other one I will know why. :rotfl:

good_advice

Sneaky ways to save the pennies or a compulsive money saver?

I presented my voucher in the opticians today (Vision Express)for free eye test and money off glasses. Voucher was sent in the post.
Then waves my Nector card about.

The guy was ... well I don't know!
Asked = you are not one of those people we see on the tv that are voucher kings/queens?
I laughed and Husband shouted "YES". She is always on the computer.
i had to admit, I do save alot with my coupons.