Great 'Embarrassing MoneySaving tips' Hunt

ceridwen

chinagirl wrote: »

My DH and 3 x DS use the outside drain to pee in.....mainly because we have just the 1 toilet, and when it's in use - 'needs must'.
I just hope the neighbours don't look over the fence.

However, this must have saved us thousands by
1) not flushing, saving water and
2) not building the planned extension to include a downstairs cloakroom and an upstairs en suite.:rotfl:

Well - thats environmentally-friendly:D. Less "treated" water being used. Less materials used building the extension.:T

strawberrypud

chinagirl wrote: »

My DH and 3 x DS use the outside drain to pee in.....mainly because we have just the 1 toilet, and when it's in use - 'needs must'.
I just hope the neighbours don't look over the fence.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Slinky

chinagirl wrote: »

My DH and 3 x DS use the outside drain to pee in.....mainly because we have just the 1 toilet, and when it's in use - 'needs must'.
I just hope the neighbours don't look over the fence.

However, this must have saved us thousands by
1) not flushing, saving water and
2) not building the planned extension to include a downstairs cloakroom and an upstairs en suite.:rotfl:

Does it smell like a phonebox or carpark communal staircase round by your drain though?

gallygirl

When I work from home I drink tea all day. I like the kettle boiled fresh each time, but I fill up my flask with milk out of the fridge in the morning so I don't have to keep opening the fridge door .

I also bend the toilet roll so it's not a perfect round before I put it on the holder - that way it doesn't unwind quickly .

pineapple

I buy Simple cleanser. When it appears to be done and won't squeeze out, I cut it in half and find there is loads more still to use.
Also, a quick 'scrub round' with wet wipes can save on a shower when you are in a rush!

CathWales

I have used the same Blu-Tack for the last 12 years lol! I make sure I take it off the back of cards when taking them down.

ceridwen

CathWales wrote: »

I have used the same Blu-Tack for the last 12 years lol! I make sure I take it off the back of cards when taking them down.

- yep...and me...Christmas over and down they come and the blutack is carefully saved for next Christmas..

jumblejack

gallygirl wrote: »

I also bend the toilet roll so it's not a perfect round before I put it on the holder - that way it doesn't unwind quickly .

What a practical idea!! Thank you!

jumblejack

JackieO wrote: »

Originally Posted by SoapyDish .When he sadly died in 2003 I carried on, but put it on a shelf in my bedroom and I feel when its there he's saying Happy Christmas JackieO.I still write the year on the back and it started in 1995 My children always ask me if I have still got it and I say yes of course.when I finally snuff it they know its to go with me as to me its a very special part of my late husband

Thanks for sharing this. (It made me well up though) 8'-(

jumblejack

saveabobortwo wrote: »

my ds and dh have been trying to encourage me to order a tap water instead of paying for a cup of tea :

I just ask for a "Jug of water". Sounds better and is simply free tap water.

If I am in a cafe, I ask for hot water and explain that I only drink Redbush Tea and have my own bags which cafes never have (which is true). I then have my favourite drink for about 20p or so.