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  • Frugalsod
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    For men it can be very much easier, especially for the follicle challenged. Get a pair of electric hair clippers and just take the lot off depending on the setting. A pair of clippers might pay for themselves in 6 months or less, faster if you had fancy hair cuts before. I have had pair for years and no more hair dresser pay outs.
    It's really easy to default to cynicism these days, since you are almost always certain to be right.
  • Florenceem
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    Mr F used to visit a barber but then I started to trim his hair and beard. I was rubbish at the job when I started - well I think so - Mr F never complained. Practice has made me a lot more competent and Mr F saves money. We started off using a pair of hair clippers that were gifted to us. These have been replaced and we have a separate beard trimmer. Just say to Mr F - I don't go much on his tips!
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    If you shop in Aldi's or Lidl's go prepared with bags rather than pay for them but also look out for the large floor standing cardboard crates left out which have boxes in them for customers to save you having to buy carrier bags. I always keep one in my car spare in case I need it but extra tend to get used again after the shopping for storage or broken down and used as fire lighters.
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    Frugalsod wrote: »
    For men it can be very much easier, especially for the follicle challenged. Get a pair of electric hair clippers and just take the lot off depending on the setting. A pair of clippers might pay for themselves in 6 months or less, faster if you had fancy hair cuts before. I have had pair for years and no more hair dresser pay outs.

    I have cut DH hair since I met him 41 years ago. Easier now as not much left and I just use clippers now.
    Must have saved a fortune
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    This is just so easy, I'm growing spring onions, wish I'd done it years ago.

    Check out this link for regrowing veg on your windowsill.

    http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/10-vegetables-herbs-you-can-eat-once-and-regrow-forever-0150343/


    :TThis is the best so far. I do not think I'll buy spring onions ever again . So Angela, thanks a lot for a great tip
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    Royal Mail are increasing the price of postage stamps again on Monday March 31st 2014 so if you use a lot of postage stamps, stock up before this date and buy your Christmas card stamps Early. First Class stamps will increase by 2p to 62p and Second Class by 3p to 53p . Large Letter stamps (First Class ) will rise by 3p to 93p, Large Letter (Second Class) will increase by 4p to 73p.
  • SJG123
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    I like to outsmart all of the toiletries / cosmetics companies who put their products in solid plastic bottles so that you cant get the last bit out.

    I use treseme shampoo and condition and every time I think the bottle is empty I cut it open - I always get at least another 3-4 washes out of the bottom.
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  • This is just so easy, I'm growing spring onions, wish I'd done it years ago.

    Check out this link for regrowing veg on your windowsill.

    http://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/10-vegetables-herbs-you-can-eat-once-and-regrow-forever-0150343/

    That is just amazing! Thank you!
  • kboss2010
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    SJG123 wrote: »
    I like to outsmart all of the toiletries / cosmetics companies who put their products in solid plastic bottles so that you cant get the last bit out.

    I use treseme shampoo and condition and every time I think the bottle is empty I cut it open - I always get at least another 3-4 washes out of the bottom.

    Aldi do a Tresemme-like large bottle of shampoo and conditioner for £2 each and it's just as good! I have long, thick hair (longest layer is about 50cm long) and wash my hair every other day and I'm only on my second bottle in the last 8 months :eek:
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  • tattycath
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    kboss2010 wrote: »
    Aldi do a Tresemme-like large bottle of shampoo and conditioner for £2 each and it's just as good! I have long, thick hair (longest layer is about 50cm long) and wash my hair every other day and I'm only on my second bottle in the last 8 months :eek:

    Thanks for this. I'll look out for it when I next go in. :)
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