Sneaky ways to save the pennies

lynneee

This is a fab thread and I have picked up so many ideas!!

One of the things I do is make sure that I turn my mobile off every night so I only have to charge it half as often. I also find that the battery has lasted a lot longer because of this, in the past I have had to buy a new battery after having the phone a while when I used to leave it on all the time.
Even if you use your phone as an alarm clock, most phones will still alarm even when turned off! (although please test this works first, dont want you all blaming me if you are late for work:rotfl: :rotfl: )
thanks everyone for all the ideas:T

Aeshna

Originally Posted by choille
At Morrisons supermarkets you pay for parking - get a voucher & can redeem it in store against your shop. It's amazing how many people throw these vouchers down - I just happen to pick them up & use one in the cafe & others at till - split between me & other half. Only use one each person at a time.
I know it sounds desperately mean, but it's the same as picking up £1 coins - I feel no shame.

:eek: I've never come across a supermarket where I've had to pay to park! Wow! Sorry, slightly off topic I know, but I am astounded!

Aeshna x

retiredlady

Aeshna wrote: »

:eek: I've never come across a supermarket where I've had to pay to park! Wow! Sorry, slightly off topic I know, but I am astounded!

Aeshna x

It is quite normal in London, our local Asda charges as does a smaller Tesco up the road. It is to stop people using their car park and going to shop down the market, go to the movies etc. which means the stores customers can't park!

clareyocs

thriftymanc wrote: »

Also, I may have been known to, er, take toilet rolls home from work... in my defence, a) if they're going to leave stacks of fifty or so just standing there then that's just putting temptation right in my path and b) the company I work for makes billions of pounds profit and I certainly don't see any of that in my wages for the amount of graft I give them!

I wouldn't class that as money saving, I would class it as stealing and think it's disgusting that you are proud of the fact you are stealing to post it on a forum.:mad:

Raksha

If your family like Saveloys from the chip shop - buy them from a supermarket (got mine from a cheap stall on the market) and keep them at home, then cook and serve with your 'chippie' chips - I paid £1.20 for 6 instead of 99p each from the chippie!

larmy16

I never found borax to be effective at doing anything. It was a load of borrax! What I mean is that it did nothing that I could not achieve with washing soda or cheap stain remover from Superdrug (not sure if they do it anymore) - if people want to use just natural products then I understand that - just not sure it actually is worth the money.

Just lately have been having the urge to make home made washing clothes liquid. Had been buying Lidl woolwash for my darks but I may well make a batch soon - I find it it very therapeutic.

freedom2b

larmy16 wrote: »

I never found borax to be effective at doing anything. It was a load of borrax! What I mean is that it did nothing that I could not achieve with washing soda or cheap stain remover from Superdrug (not sure if they do it anymore) - if people want to use just natural products then I understand that - just not sure it actually is worth the money.

Just lately have been having the urge to make home made washing clothes liquid. Had been buying Lidl woolwash for my darks but I may well make a batch soon - I find it it very therapeutic.

larmy16, Please could you share the washing liquid reciepe, if thats what you would call it. Reciepe makes me think of food!!:rolleyes: Would love to have a go at making it, would safe loads of money;)

larmy16

Hi there

This is what I made yesterday but I ended up leaving it as a dry powder mix.

One bar of soap grated (the aqua one gives a nice smell - the kind you get 4 for a pound or so)

One cup of borax (this thread inspired me to use my old supply up)

One cup of washing soda

When I made it into a liquid, I used to make it up in a very large saucepan. You just add water. Bring it to a boil and stir. Then leave. As it cools, it thickens up. When cold transfer to a container. I used to put in a 2L old fabric conditioner bottle using a funnel. If it seems a bit thick - just add more water.

For powder mix - use 1 TBSP

For liquid - use 2 capfuls. You might have to experiment with the amount you need.

I sometimes add eucalyptus oil to the liquid which gives it a nice fresh smell

larmy16

I was at a friends recently whose washing machine was being repaired. I heard the repair man telling her that she should do an occasional wash (without clothing) on a very hot wash, using washing soda.

He said it was the best thing for clearing out the gunk that accumulates in the pipes etc.
This could be another advantage of using washing powder made with the washing soda?

Mellika

EagerLearner wrote: »

Hi all just wanted to say I have a blog now :j
http://savingsnow.blogspot.com/

I have several homemade beauty product recipes on there as well as some other home made things like cleaning products and also some recipes for food too... all saving money and it all adds up...

Please become a Follower of the blog if you can so I know who''s reading :T

I have to say this has NOT helped my insomnia. I have spent the last hour reading your blog. It is practical, helpful and interesting. Thank you for posting the link.