Help, no idea of best forums to follow

victoriaplum1

I really want to start cutting back as my dp could be changing job soon to lower wage and I have given up work, I always read a few threads make a start and then fall off the wagon so I am wondering can anyone tell me where the heck to start with the forums i.e. which are best to follow for cutting back etc and for motivation, its all too much and confusing me! Many thanks for help in advance.

mary43

Helo victoria

If you scroll further down this page you'll come across MoneySaving OS............its a very helpful board with loads of tips on how to save money with meals etc.
For tips on how to save money with christmas and birthdays then this is the board to be on and there are a lot of 'sticky's at the top that could be useful.
Good luck:o

Penelope_Penguin

Money Saving Old Style - Click here Loads of tips on cooking, cleaning, crafts, home-making, and general money saving.

Often described as the friendliest place on MSE :beer: You'll be made very welcome :j

Penny. x

MrsTinks

Hey! OS isn't the most welcoming and nicest place on MSE! We are! :rotfl:

Seriously thought OS is great for cutting your house hold expenses. Also visit the Debt Free Wannabe board for loads of ideas on how to save money by posting a statement of affairs - it will get picked apart and you'll be amazed what you might have missed that the gang will find for you
Saving on making or finding presents for christmas or any occasions - making special occasions more economical etc Then these are the boards for you!

All the boards are crammed full of good advice and tips and tricks for getting the best deal so spend some time and surf about How a bout reading a new board each day?

mumoftwo

Welcome Victoria,

It can be a bit daunting at first but I agree, the Old Style threads are brilliant. Start there I would say. Lots of recipes and ideas and challenges like: shopping challenge and don't throw food away challenge which have helped me lots. And the flylady thread on there as well, helping you to keep your house clean and organised.. Good luck, look forward to seeing your posts and believe me, you soon be addicted like the rest of us!

victoriaplum1

thanks for the advice. I am going to do the July Shopping Challenge and reckon I will spend £320 (hopefully less) and keep looking at all the posts for other inspiration!

hannoja

Hi Victoria

You may already do this, but when I'm searching for particular info. or just when I come across a thread that interests me, I 'Subscribe' to it using the thread tools/options. This way I can just use the 'Quick Links' menu to show me my subscribed threads, and the threads with new posts will be bold and at the top.

I automatically subscribe to threads on which I post too. Again, you probably use this, but just in case you don't, tick/select/check the option to automatically Subscribe in the "Messaging & Notification" area of "Edit Options" in the "Settings & Options" menu (I chose the 'no email notification' option here!)
This can be helpful when you're feeling a bit tired/'aimless'/etc.. and don't have a particular thing in mind you want to look at.

The sheer amount of posts on here can be daunting _pale_

mary43

hannoja - thanks for that tip..........I didn;t know that and I've been coming on here since before Christmas...................lol Would save me a lot of time:j