Lots more Sneaky Ways to save the pennies

PenguinOfDeath

Anne_Marie wrote: »

I have been looking for something to keep an open window from banging shut (window opens inwards like a door), saw something on Amazon which cost around £7.....so used a piece cut from a pool noodle which is doing the trick just nicely, jammed in between the window frame and the side frame of the open window. A piece of thick polystyrene or heavy duty foam would do the same job.......no idea why I didn't think of this before, it's only taken me 6 and a half years!

:rotfl: We use either a door wedge or a glasses case, which we version closest to hand! Thankfully these awful windows are on their way out soon...

milasavesmoney

Is it necessary to buy crumpet rings or is it ok to not use them. If not, then that saves me money. They sound good and I want to try making some.

moneyistooshorttomention

I always thought "flannel" was THE name (ie the standard name - same as "towels" are "towels" everywhere) for flannels/washcloths. I'm West Country.

pamsdish

I think "flannel" is the name all over U.K. similar to "spuds" we all know that`s potatoes.

cheel

I'm Cornwall and its flannel here too. Dishcloth for washing dishes, tea towel for drying them. Xx

t14cy_t

nsd yesterday, yipee! x

bellaquidsin

milasavesmoney wrote: »

Is it necessary to buy crumpet rings or is it ok to not use them. If not, then that saves me money. They sound good and I want to try making some.

I have successfully made crumpet rings from rings of cardboard (cereal packets) covered in foil. They will wipe clean and last for several uses.


HTH
Bella.

milasavesmoney

bellaquidsin wrote: »

I have successfully made crumpet rings from rings of cardboard (cereal packets) covered in foil. They will wipe clean and last for several uses.


HTH
Bella.

Thank you! What a great money saving idea!

Anne_Marie_2

PenguinOfDeath wrote: »

:rotfl: We use either a door wedge or a glasses case, which we version closest to hand! Thankfully these awful windows are on their way out soon...

A door wedge wouldn't work on mine, wasn't deep enough, and too much depth to the very narrow window sill. Thank goodness that I only have one like that, the rest all have the tilt in option too, goodness knows why the hall one doesn't. On saying that, it's good to have the window fully opened for air circulation.

Gem-gem

Went Lidl have reduced priced food eg peppers, we buy lots, chop them up and then put them in the freezer and use over time.

Reuse wrapping paper on my hubbies presents.
Hubby and I reuse Valentine cards ( write a new message in every year).