Sneaky ways to save the pennies

reehsetin

thanks for all of the shampoo suggestions, have an empty squirt bottle will dilute it a little and try using it to clean the shower/sink/toilet and see how i go

Nessa56

consultant31 wrote: »

Iceland used to sell packs of offcut bacon bits which was less than half the price of rashers. You have to be careful because some of them have a lot of fat in, but other than that, the only downside, is that the bits can be thick or thin, big or little, which never matters to me.

I buy them to make quiches or even a bacon butty - a real moneysaver. Have a look round your local market stalls or supermarkets, there must surely be others who sell bacon bits.

Tesco and Asda do them as well great for all sorts

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larmy16

GettingHitched wrote: »

just thought of another one....I no longer buy shower gels...I find that most are very expensive, and even if you are furgal with it, it goes far too quickly...Im back to being a soap girl...much cheaper, lasts longer and my skin is so much better for it ( i have acne, and dry skin on my legs not anymore thanks to Shield Soap)

if Shield is the aqua coloured soap, I used to use it when making my home made washing liquid - gave it a lovely smell.

Must make some again soon.

rosemary54

it's that time of year again(tho tesco don't yet have Christmas wrapping paper in so there is some hope!)

If like me you love designer perfume but not designer prices get OH's' friends etc to check out the many discount cosmetic sites(via a cash back/points link of course) for greatly reduced perfume.I just bought a huge 100ml spray of Nina Ricci for half price(large tester size made for stores) and also have bought 1 of my fav perfumes which has been discontinued in the stores again half price.

the tester was in a plain not for sale box but the smaller perfumes are as in store.
they also have a huge range of skincare at reduced prices so well worth a look.
Of course you don't get the full range of things such as body lotion but with the savings made OH etc can get these in store!!!!!


they also sell aftershave!

larmy16

Can anyone come up with another use for body lotion? I have quite a bit from old Christmas presents etc.

Mrs_Thrify

larmy16 wrote: »

Can anyone come up with another use for body lotion? I have quite a bit from old Christmas presents etc.

I cannot think of anything. I sometims rub it on my heals in the evening as they get very dry.

tattycath

not sure how helpful this will be but... Dove say their soap etc has moisturiser in it so... could you mix some body lotion with bubble bath and put it in the bath??? not sure if it will work-just a suggestion.

Mrs_Thrify

Penny pinching today, I am going to get the throws out for the sofa's to keep us warm in the evenings.

I gave the toaster a good clean to get rid of old crumbs and gave it a wipe over. If you you look after what you have maybe it will work that bit longer. The toaster is a few years old but will take thick and thin bread.

Oh is chopping free/given wood to use as starter wood for the coal fire, will be lighting that soon as it gets colder.

Washing on the line.

Going for a walk to the clothes bank down the road with old summer clothes. No going in the car!

Mrs_Thrify

Switch off your appliances at the wall before going to bed at night.

Do you realy need to use the oven as a clock? A battery powered wall clock uses much less power.

Switch off the oven and iron a few minutes before you need to stop using them as they will stay hot for a time.

When using the oven try to fill it.

Shop around for fuel suppliers.

Special insulation sheets put behind radiators will reflect the heat back into the room.

Insulate yourself by wearing warm clothes and layers to reduce the heating bill.

Any more money saving idea's?

System

dont spend too much time on the web reading "advice" on how to suck eggs !!