What is the most drastic money making or money saving thing you've done?

savingstill

Skint monkey

Thanks for starting this thread, it a real eye opener. I now know there's much more I can do to reduce the debt monster.
Thanks.

seven-day-weekend

I haven't done this yet, but thought of it today.

We are having a four-day-break in Cordoba next week (house exchange so nothing for accommodation):T :money:

I suggested taking the chicken carcase which we will have on Wednesday, with us so that we could make a huge stew for us to eat when we are not eating out.

Husband refuses to take a chicken carcase on holiday!:rotfl:

System

I tried making mi own 'innocent' type smoothies. Anyway I used far too many strawberries and was very gaseous for 2 days and had the trots!! Nightmare.

Faith_Lady

Seven-day-weekend - the vision of you trying to take the chicken carcase on holiday is making me chuckle!

Thanks for that!:rotfl:

OneSpike

LookingAhead wrote:

On par with the long term trainers; I've got a pair of winter boots that have been through, oooh, must be 5 winters now which isn't bad for a suede pair. I used that protective stuff when I first got them, so glad I did!

I've got two pairs still going strong after 10 years!! I might now sell them on eBay though. They're both Russell & Bromley which can sell well so I'll give them a spruce up and see what comes of it.

skintmostofthetime

Dear Heart of a hubby thought cancelling Sky was drastic!! Oh well - he does miss it but then I miss my nights on here & so have to sneak on when he's not around. Sad life eh.

Bella56

We are on a water meter, so save the bathwater then use it to fill up the toilet cistern after each flush. Saves loads of water (and hopefully money!).

We only shop for clothes/shoes at charity shops or on ebay.

£250 budget for all gifts at Christmas, again using ebay.

No car, just cycles and public transport.

2nd hand reusable nappies from ebay!

lauren_1

I am normal, honest
We use coth nappies for baby #2, reusable wipes and liners.
I cut waaaay back on my washing powder usage (exept for the nappies) 2 scoops, you know the ones that come with baby milk, are all you need to get most stuff clean or half a tablet if you use them (handy tip given to me by the servis washing machine repair man, stopped using fabric conditioner.

Ebay stuff at least 4 times a year, mainly childrens clothes.

I have my hair cut twice a year, dye it at home, luckily black hair dye is always for sale in the £ shop.

I refuse to pay my mum babysitting money because OH fixes her house for her

And i always take the money if i get bought a drink at work:beer:

lauren_1

I ve also had the same trainers for 3 years, they are black n red punky bowling shoes sort of thingys but made with soft material and they just get bunged in the washer, the soles are about to give in but they were £5 from newlook so hardly a disaster

HairyHandofDartmoor

Letting my OH trim my hair to save money on haircuts seems fairly drastic to me! Am I wrong? Who else would do this?