Lots more Sneaky Ways to save the pennies

midnightraven3

going back to the essential oils/cotton wool balls to fragrance your car, i found it was noticeable the first week when i got in, not so much after that,
so i put mine in one of those little organza bags (we all have them from somewhere or other) and hung it in the wee thingy you open and close the vent with
voila, wafts of delicious smell as i drive along, for much longer than it sitting in the door pockets

lilian1977

angelaloveschocolate wrote: »

I would like to thank the previous poster who reccomended a great way to extend the life of your hair conditioner. The tip was to decant one part conditioner to ten parts water into a spray bottle and use this as a leave in conditioner.

Last week I removed my hair conditioner from the shower to avoid being tempted to use it and have now only been using the leave in spay and WOW, the results are really good. My hair is in much better condition and is actually beginning to shine (too dry to shine before).

Def reccomend this tip. thank you, however you are

I do a similar thing but with face wash - I used a Boots No 7 voucher aaaaages ago to buy a Gentle Foaming Cleanser which came in a pump action bottle, I realised that what was in it was basically very watered down cleansing gel which was foaming when it came out. So when it ran out I put a small amount of cleansing gel into the bottom, topped it up with boiled water and shook it gently to mix it - it worked like a charm. 2 years later and I'm still on the same tube of cleansing gel, which would probably have lasted about 3 months originally! Amazing how much I must have been wasting down the sink!

Katie22313

marmiterulesok wrote: »

Hi Katie,

You could always note in a wee jotter any ideas that really appeal to you.You could even have a seperate page for food and drink/household/garden/clothing etc.I did this for a while and found it useful.

Thanks for this Marmiterules.. I have written down people tips for carpet freshner, stardrops etc these are all expensive items that I seem to buy yet I can do it for free? Will defo be going back through this thread with my pad and pen over the weekend!

xxx

Becky_2

Becky_2 wrote: »

Today I have planted 5 sunflower plants in the garden (grown from freebie seeds) near the bird food stand. This idea comes from a friend who did this last year, once the plants have stopped flowering and eventually dried out the plants will become an excellent and cheap way to feed the birds sunflower seeds. I also, think the dried out plants looks nice in the garden.

All our sunflower plants are gone! The slugs have eaten them. Any ideas what will stop them in the future?

Becky_2

For the last 20 years I have always bought shampoo and conditioner from the hairdresser due to psoriasis in my scalp. Last weekend I thought to myself lets try a hotel shampoo since I was nearly out of my normal shampoo. To my big surprise no itching or irritation. I still finish with conditioner though since I still got plent left. This will save me save money for the next few months.

bossymoo

We don't usually suffer with slugs and snails in a big way here, but this year all my petunias have been munched. I'd like to hear an OS slug repellant too...



I have a little tip although might not be doable for every home. Decorating: I have finally got rid of every last scrap of wallpaper in my house! Everywhere is plain, pale coloured emulsion, and white woodwork. When it needs refreshing, it only needs one light coat, just to brighten it up. I've only just finished a 2.5l tin of paint and it has done living room, bedroom and kitchen.

Sounds boring, but I tend to have a plain backdrop then accessorise in a colour to add interest. Makes decorating much quicker, easier and cheaper.

Hope that makes sense!

Skint_yet_Again

Apart from salt (might kill your plants if gets to their roots) and beer traps (waste of alcohol imo :beer:) there are also suggestions that crushed egg shells, nut shells, ash and cinders, grit, gravel or sharp sand, or hair may work (if you cut yr own this is ideal, or you could ask at local hairdressers )

I have also heard that seaweed is meant to be a natural slug repellant - might be a bit smelly on warm days tho.

cat_g_83

Skint_yet_Again wrote: »

Apart from salt (might kill your plants if gets to their roots) and beer traps (waste of alcohol imo :beer:) there are also suggestions that crushed egg shells, nut shells, ash and cinders, grit, gravel or sharp sand, or hair may work (if you cut yr own this is ideal, or you could ask at local hairdressers )

I have also heard that seaweed is meant to be a natural slug repellant - might be a bit smelly on warm days tho.

You can also use used coffee grounds. Starbucks give them away for free. Spread them around the plants. The slugs and snails don't like the texture.

Pips_Mum

Sunflowers all eaten here too, will try planting a couple more and using egg shells. Apparently WD40 squirted round the pot rim stops them too but havent tried that one yet.

Well Little One found a novel way of saving the pennies last night...............swallowed a 2p! NHS Direct said we had to get it seen to so 9pm through to 1am in A&E and we know its in his tummy not stuck anywhere.

exlibris

Skint_yet_Again wrote: »

Apart from salt (might kill your plants if gets to their roots) and beer traps (waste of alcohol imo :beer:) there are also suggestions that crushed egg shells, nut shells, ash and cinders, grit, gravel or sharp sand, or hair may work (if you cut yr own this is ideal, or you could ask at local hairdressers )

I have also heard that seaweed is meant to be a natural slug repellant - might be a bit smelly on warm days tho.

You can also usse empty citus halves, upside down, to collect the slugs. Unfortunately you the have to dispose of live ones as they seem to use the shells as shelters! (Perhaps they think we can't see them if they under the shells)