Sneaky ways to save the pennies

BrandNewDay

cwp500 wrote: »

Good tip.

If you dont like the greasiness of some cuts of lamb in stew, the best thing to do is let it go cold. Pop into the fridge overnight and next day skim off the layer of fat that will have risen to the surface overnight.

This works for chicken, ham and all meats cooked in liquid.

Yup. I just recently figured that out about mince, which I cook in batches and freeze.

Andy_Hamilton

Buying milk and bread at the petrol satation saves those unplanned trips to the supermarket which end up costing loads more than they really should.

mancbird

I've started buying uht milk as there's only me in our house who drinks milk (my oh doesn't like tea or coffee) and I was forever buying milk and then throwing it out because it hadn't been drunk. I was a bit dubious at first as to what it would taste like, but tbh, it doesn't taste any different from the skimmed stuff I was buying!

Ebenezer_Scrooge_2

*Water down bubble bath & Shampoo, shake well, and use half as much as normal.

*Use Damp cloth for dusting, instead of expensive polish.

*Batch cook curry,veg and chili ect to put in freezer.

*put a brick in your Loo cistern so it does not use so much water, or bend the arm of the ballcock slightly down (Be carefull though)

*Use half the amount of recommended washing powder.

*Only boil the amount of water you need when making a brew.

*Dry clothes on line (dont use tumble dryer)

*Reuse old boxes and packing for ebay items

*Clean windows with vinegar and paper.

*Dry out used teabags on the washing line to use again.


(ok last one was a joke

blueneleh

I have just started up my exercise video again :eek: and needed some hand weights. Was all for going to Argos and buying some dumbells when I thought about being a bit more OS and so instead have filled two 1/2 litre water bottles with stones! You can still grip them just aswell and I've saved a few quid. (You can also fill with sand or water if wanting them lighter).

BrandNewDay

mancbird wrote: »

I've started buying uht milk as there's only me in our house who drinks milk (my oh doesn't like tea or coffee) and I was forever buying milk and then throwing it out because it hadn't been drunk. I was a bit dubious at first as to what it would taste like, but tbh, it doesn't taste any different from the skimmed stuff I was buying!

Also, a liter of skimmed is 44p at Asda and Tesco. And, the whole and semi-skimmed at Tesco is 8p a liter cheaper than the cheapest fresh (assuming buying 6pts at a go, which not everyone would do.) Finally, having it in the cupboard means less trips to the store, which saves on petrol and avoids temptation!

EagerLearner

BrandNewDay wrote: »

Also, a liter of skimmed is 44p at Asda and Tesco. And, the whole and semi-skimmed at Tesco is 8p a liter cheaper than the cheapest fresh (assuming buying 6pts at a go, which not everyone would do.) Finally, having it in the cupboard means less trips to the store, which saves on petrol and avoids temptation!

This is what I do exactly - keeps me out of the supermarket and as I order online I don't have to carry the milk. I order mostly when Asda do 4 x litres for £2 on offer = £0.50p per litre. I think though that LIDL are cheaper still - will check them out next time I am there.

Nessa56

mancbird wrote: »

I've started buying uht milk as there's only me in our house who drinks milk (my oh doesn't like tea or coffee) and I was forever buying milk and then throwing it out because it hadn't been drunk. I was a bit dubious at first as to what it would taste like, but tbh, it doesn't taste any different from the skimmed stuff I was buying!

I have started doing that as well and as I love to drink milk on it's own I was a bit sceptical but it tastes lovely.

What a lifesaver, I always have milk in my flat whereas I used to wake up some mornings to milk that had gone off, so saving pennies as well.

And as I added these to my online shop at the weekend I saved money that way as well. (although I did give the guy a £3.00 tip cos there was a lotta lotta shopping there)

that reminds me, must update my signature

Also, had pleased to report 3 NSD's this week so far.

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squeekymoo

with regard to buying on Play.com if you go via nectar website you get points added to your nectar card - lot of other shops eg Argos but only when you pay on line not for when you reserve to pick up form store. you can acumulate points for Christmas etc

I bought a teapot with a mesh strainer thingy in so use real tea leaves not tea bags nicer flavour and you get to have another cuppa later (nuke it black in microwave & add milk when hot) dont know if tea leaves is cheaper than bags think so

Uniscots97

I've mentioned this on other threads in the special occassions board, but Poundland is great not only for stocking up on items for birthdays/christmas/etc (last week I saw Revlon stocked in my local shop) but for everyday items too. I got a pack of garden hand tools which are very sturdy and very comfortable to use. I also picked up seed potatoes, fruit bushes, bulbs, packet of mixed vegetable seeds. I've planted all of these and se what happens.