Household Money Saving Tips

[Dave]

When I was a student I cooked a giant hotpot with everything in, and bagged it up into meals to freeze, never let anything go off. Google how to make your own favourite food, a pizza is surprisingly simple and cheap cheap to make. Most people over eat, so eat slower and you will eat less and your food will go further. Give up your gym and excersise at home. Swap that dog for a goldfish get some clippers to shave with and cut your own hair, get a mate to tidy up the edges. Dare I say it, lengthen the cable on your throttle aswell haha. Consider buying used veg and if you do have the time to, filter it yourself lots to save here. Brew your own beer if you must drink. Remember your car is JUST a 306 (do you really need to put in that £86 oil when you change it every 4000 miles - though I feel I may get slapped for mentioning this haha). £10 tyres from the scrapyard which you can get almost new). Cold showers are also awesome in the morning and saves your bill. Charity shops are also good for alot of things, and possibly car boot sales if you want to spot some bargains and ebay them. If your in a built up city and have a driveway, rent it out. Sell things you have that you don't use, digital cameras, laptops, general hardware, downgrade. (I have an iphone 5 but want to go to a 3GS for the extra money I would get). Use less toilet paper, and shower gel/soap/washing up liquid). Get a water butt. Alcohol is stupidly expensive, your lungs and liver will thank you, quit drinking/smoking. It's surprising what you can get for free if you just ask, too.

My 2p from when I was a student. I am really a dog lover.

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Blablacar is also an app to share lifts with people to split the bill.