Sneaky ways to save the pennies

Sian_the_Green

kerik4 wrote: »

I've seen stardrops mentioned a few times but Mr T's website doesn't stock it - where can I get hold of some?!
Thank you!

I get it from a cheap discount store near me but I know they stock it in my local home bargains. Maybe try Wilkinsons?

Uniscots97

kerik4 wrote: »

I've seen stardrops mentioned a few times but Mr T's website doesn't stock it - where can I get hold of some?!
Thank you!

My Tesco used to keep it but have found places like Semi-Chem keep it or Wilko's and independent general stores seem to have it too.

huston_kw

kerik4 wrote: »

Have been feeling ill (sore throat, cold etc) & sorry for myself for the past couple of days, but your post made me laugh out loud so thank you for the cheer up!!!! :rotfl:

Wear a scarf around the house, it speeds up recovery time for sore throats!

Hope you feel better soon.

kerik4

huston_kw wrote: »

Wear a scarf around the house, it speeds up recovery time for sore throats!

Hope you feel better soon.

Thank you! Hadn't thought about a scarf - will try that. Have been huddled under a blanket for the past few days...haven't watched so much daytime TV since I was a student!!:eek: Funny how the BBC seems to think property shows are still a good idea...

Thanks for all the advice re Stardrops, will hunt it out tomorrow...:T

Uniscots97

kerik4 wrote: »

Thank you! Hadn't thought about a scarf - will try that. Have been huddled under a blanket for the past few days...haven't watched so much daytime TV since I was a student!!:eek: Funny how the BBC seems to think property shows are still a good idea...

Thanks for all the advice re Stardrops, will hunt it out tomorrow...:T

Get well soon Kerik. Lots of hot drinks (anything with caffeine in it as it helps0, much better than the cold remedy drinks.

kerik4

unixgirluk wrote: »

Get well soon Kerik. Lots of hot drinks (anything with caffeine in it as it helps0, much better than the cold remedy drinks.

Too true - I've also discovered that there's some ingredient in cold remedies that gives me an instant headache! Pheny-something or other...so no lemstuff for me. Have to say as well that I've spent an awful lot of time on the forum and it's been a great help! so thank you...:T

huston_kw

We make our own remedy

Grated ginger
Lemon juice
Honey

It's trial & error with qty depending on own taste bubs.

Brew in boiled water approx 5-10 mins then strain, I don't bother straining it as I love it strong.

We drink this even when we fine, it's nicer than any lemon & ginger teas I've ever tried.

skintas_2

you can buy stardrops from savers

Janepig

huston_kw wrote: »

Wear a scarf around the house, it speeds up recovery time for sore throats!

Hope you feel better soon.

I always wear a scarf around the house and in work when I feel the first twinges of a sore throat, to try and stave off tonsilitis!!! I have a small grey fleecy scarf which is very comfy. I also do my own honey and lemon hot drinks too.

Jxx

Reverbe

huston_kw wrote: »

We make our own remedy

Grated ginger
Lemon juice
Honey

It's trial & error with qty depending on own taste bubs.

Brew in boiled water approx 5-10 mins then strain, I don't bother straining it as I love it strong.

We drink this even when we fine, it's nicer than any lemon & ginger teas I've ever tried.

drinking one of my HM lemsips as we speak - exactly this.I just add it from the kettle TBH. got turned onto this by a friend when I saw a HUGE bottle of lemon juice in his kitchen when I know he didnt bake