With prices increasing daily it is important to save money whenever and wherever possible.A dedicated mom share’s her 25 top saving money tips.
- 1. Do foods plan of your meals each night so that you only buy what you will be eaten, On average 40% households chuck out half of their shopping each month.
- 2. Use left over foods in homemade soups and casseroles.
- 3. Ring round all your utility providers and see if they can give offer you a better deal.
- 4. Recycle your old cd’s DVD’s and mobile phone through online sites.
- 5. Shop around before buying trying smaller companies rather than the larger chains.
- 6. Before you buy anything on the internet, have a look for it first on Price runner: You will almost certainly find what you are looking for at another site cheaper than where you first found it.
- 7. If you like a bargain and love vintage clothes the internet is a great place to grab yourself a great product at a reduced price.
- 8. Making a list, believe it or not by making a list of all the things you need to do will in the long run save you time and money.
- 9. Save any old clothes or fabric,these can be used to make cushion covers, chair covers or even a patch work quilt.
- 10. Save glass jars and make your on jam. Making your own will save you money and will taste much better! (Great making with children also)
- 11. Keep any buttons old bits of jewelry etc so you can use to make lovely decorations for your home.For example you can easy turn an old glass jar into an outside tea light!
- 12. Recycle gift bags from presents you’ve received.
- 13. Go to card shops during the sales and stock up on next years cards as they will be half price or less this is the same with gift tags and wrapping paper
- 14. When looking for presents search online and look in sales even if your 8 months ahead if its £20 but down to £10 in the sale buy it and keep it until needed.
- 15. When your soaps and shampoo’s are running low add water to them so they last longer.
- 16. Foundation empty? Think again! If it’s a squeeze plastic tube cut the top off and use your fingers to get the rest then use the top you just cut off back on the top to act as a lid, You can also do the same for toothpaste.
- 17. Manicures to expensive? Then do it yourself treat your self to some new nail varnish and with glitter and cellotape you can get the perfect nails straight and salon quality.
- 18. Sell old clothes on sites like gumtree, preloved and ebay!
- 19. Keep your car clean on the outside this will stop u wasting petrol.
- 20. Keep your tyres pumped and don’t let them wear out.
- 21. Make your own play dough there are plenty of websites with free recipes for child friendly play dough.
- 22. Save any old containers and crafty bits for an arts and crafts afternoon with the children great for a rainy day and it’s free!
- 23. Grow your own fruit and veg low cost and healthy no pesticides just organic home grown vegetables.
- 24. Use site’s like my voucher codes for money off items
- 25. To save money on your heating bills put two sets of curtains on in cold weather and also attach tin foil behind your radiator as this will reflect the heat keeping your house warmer on a lower setting.
