Sneaky ways to save the pennies

sarahs999

Hair conditioner.... do we really need it? I've not used any for about three months now and my hair looks and feels just the same. I think it might be one of those things we've been conditioned (arf arf) to think we need but we don't really - a triumph of capitalism! Anyway, it's saved me a few pennies.

Cinny91

sarahs999 wrote: »

Hair conditioner.... do we really need it? I've not used any for about three months now and my hair looks and feels just the same. I think it might be one of those things we've been conditioned (arf arf) to think we need but we don't really - a triumph of capitalism! Anyway, it's saved me a few pennies.

I tried this and my hair didn't agree with it! But I have really thick and dry hair so I need the extra help!

sarahs999

Yes, it probably depends on your hair type. Mine's fairly normal (bit greasy after a day or so, wash every two days) and quite short so it doesn't need much help.

EagerLearner

I can update that I have sucessfully managed to make my own liquid handwash - 2.5 litres for £0.20p. This was by grating down a bar of soap from the £0.99 store and melting in hot water, then adding jojoba and essential oils - click on my username to see my blog and more info if you want to give it a go...

My next project will be to make washing up liquid - and next year when I run out of dishwashing tablets, I will make some dishwasher powder up too. For 2008, I always waited until Somerfield have their special offers on Finish tablets - one time it was half price AND 50% extra tabs so I stocked up.

Have made my own chutney recently, 5 jars for around £2.80 (£0.56 each), which saves on mayo / mustard etc that MrEL would normally use more of. Also homemade rice pudding, £1 for 4-5 portions and a jar of lemon curd for around £1. All small-ish savings but they make a difference.

We bought a 2nd hand counter top freezer, has easily paid for itself in the last 2 months.

Buying chillies / garlic etc in bulk then freezing them and using as and when saves quite a bit too (and the annoyance of running out!).

Unity

EagerLearner wrote: »

I can update that I have sucessfully managed to make my own liquid handwash - 2.5 litres for £0.20p. This was by grating down a bar of soap from the £0.99 store and melting in hot water, then adding jojoba and essential oils - click on my username to see my blog and more info if you want to give it a go.

My next project will be to make washing up liquid - and next year when I run out of dishwashing tablets, I will make some dishwasher powder up too. For 2008, I always waited until Somerfield have their special offers on Finish tablets - one time it was half price AND 50% extra tabs so I stocked up.

Have made my own chutney recently, 5 jars for around £2.80, which saves on mayo / mustard etc that MrEL would buy. Also homemade rice pudding, £1 for 4-5 portions and lemon curd for around £1. All small-ish asvings but they make a difference.

We bought a 2nd hand counter top freezer, has easily paid for itself in the last 2 months.

Buying chillies / garlic etc in bulk then freezing them and using as and when saves quite a bit too.

Thanks for this - I had never thought of freezing garlic in bulk! TBH I rarely use chillies as DH can't take spicy food. I have started buying large economy packs of mushrooms, using what I can and freezing them before they go mushy.

Aril

A tip I read in a book this morning is that you dry chillis on a radiator and then crumble them to make your own chilli flakes. The author also reckoned that you could put the rind of parmesan in a soup whilst cooking for flavouring and then whip it out before serving it up. Can't comment on how good these are as haven't tried them.
Aril

blueberrypie

Cinny91 wrote: »

I tried this and my hair didn't agree with it! But I have really thick and dry hair so I need the extra help!

Mine isn't thick or dry, but it is long. I can't use shampoo and no conditioner - it's too tangly and difficult to comb/brush. But if I don't use shampoo *or* conditioner (i.e. just wash with water), I find it's okay - it starts to feel a bit lank after a week or so, but after about another week, it just feels normal. But with swimming etc, this isn't really something I can do all the time. What I do often do, though - and this might work well for you - is a conditioner-only wash. I just wet it, put conditioner on the ends, work it in there, rub a bit of what's left over the rest of my hair, and then rinse. I honestly notice no difference between the results I get doing this, and the results using shampoo and conditioner (or an all-in-one).

Desperate_Housewife_2-2

today I cleaned out the fridge and instead of binning the leftover 1/2 banana, manky pear and 1/2 bowl of prridge I made muffins and chucked the lot in! they were delish!

Cinny91

sarahs999 wrote: »

Yes, it probably depends on your hair type. Mine's fairly normal (bit greasy after a day or so, wash every two days) and quite short so it doesn't need much help.

My sister has normal hair, she gets away with just using shampoo. (but then she's one of the lucky girls who can blow dry her hair in 5 minutes and it looks great :rolleyes:)
If you were to use a gentle shampoo, like baby's shampoo, that's meant to leave your hair looking and feeling great.

Olliebeak

Aril wrote: »

A tip I read in a book this morning is that you dry chillis on a radiator and then crumble them to make your own chilli flakes. The author also reckoned that you could put the rind of parmesan in a soup whilst cooking for flavouring and then whip it out before serving it up. Can't comment on how good these are as haven't tried them.
Aril

Earlier today, somebody posted about making stock using parmesan cheese rind

Be right back - just going to have a nosey around for it!

Here we are: quote from organic wannabe at 9.23am - In mine (SC) there is yesterday's chicken carcass along with a few peppercorns, bay leaves, rind of parmesan, onion, celery tops and tails, carrot, garlic clove. After I have sieved it and let it cool and taken off the solid fat which will cover the top, tomorrow it will be turned into chicken noodle soup.