Lots more Sneaky Ways to save the pennies

kimwp

retiredinfrance said:

I use the bags that cereals come in for freezing stuff and they work quite well for slices of cooked meat and for bread. I've not tried them for anything else. I use the brick method for soups and stews.
Keep safe everyone.

I cut them up and use them to separate homemade pancakes to stop them sticking together. Make a big batch (sized to fit your container!) while you are doing something else, then you are never more than a toaster wait away from yummy pancakes!

ruthber

Givememoney I will try your tip with bleach and an electric toothbrush (working) I found in a skip! 

givememoney

Good luck don't spray yourself with bleach though

caroc

caroc said:

I just discovered the string on a sack of potatoes is 12 feet long,free, clean and made of cotton. 
The paper from the bag can be used for composting, wrapping peelings or soaking up unwanted fat
Update: There is string at the bottom of the sack as well and the plastic handle makes a handy bobbin to wrap it round. I have just used some to hold up my raspberry canes

I just used some of my potato bag string to repair and strengthen a big bag for life shopper - exciting times !

Siebrie

I informed my dds (9 and 12) that if they don't cut their toe nails regularly the next pair of winter tights I have to buy for them will be paid from their savings. They're old enough to know proper hygiene, I'm tired of mending tights, and prices have gone up.

givememoney

Siebrie said:

I informed my dds (9 and 12) that if they don't cut their toe nails regularly the next pair of winter tights I have to buy for them will be paid from their savings. They're old enough to know proper hygiene, I'm tired of mending tights, and prices have gone up.

This reminded of what a courageous friend did years ago. She was fed up with her teenage son just dropping his dirty clothes over his bedroom floor, expecting her to pick them up to wash. When he questioned her about  clothes he couldn't find she gave him the ticket to go and collect from the dry cleaners. Needless to say, this cured the problem.

Archergirl

Siebrie said:

I informed my dds (9 and 12) that if they don't cut their toe nails regularly the next pair of winter tights I have to buy for them will be paid from their savings. They're old enough to know proper hygiene, I'm tired of mending tights, and prices have gone up.

Leave the holes in them, they can learn to darn themselves.....

kimwp

Archergirl said:

Siebrie said:

I informed my dds (9 and 12) that if they don't cut their toe nails regularly the next pair of winter tights I have to buy for them will be paid from their savings. They're old enough to know proper hygiene, I'm tired of mending tights, and prices have gone up.

Leave the holes in them, they can learn to darn themselves.....

Agreed, give them the responsibility of looking after their tights, whether by cutting their nails and/or mending them.

lindsay54v3

Absolutely love reading all the tips, it's this thread and the previous that lead me to join MSE forums a few days ago! Wish there was more I could incorporate into my daily life, but living with three other people I try to bring up little tips and have yet to be taken up on anything

PipneyJane

lindsay54v3 said:

Absolutely love reading all the tips, it's this thread and the previous that lead me to join MSE forums a few days ago! Wish there was more I could incorporate into my daily life, but living with three other people I try to bring up little tips and have yet to be taken up on anything

Welcome @lindsay54v3.  Just do what you can to look after your own pennies.  You can lead by example but preaching seldom converts people - they have to learn the hard way.  At least you'll be able to find like-minds here on the Forums to chat with.

- Pip