It's the time of the year where we all think about how we should have saved our money better throughout the year so that our bank balances didn't look so poorly after Christmas. And surely we should be teaching our kids about saving their pennies too.
I've started to introduce the idea of doing chores and earning pocket money to my eldest two daughters and they have just the place to store their hard earned pennies, their money boxes.
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ReplyDeleteAshleigh
we are trying to grow our own fruit & veg to save money
ReplyDeleteUse home delivery for your groceries, that way you only spend on what you need and are not tempted by extras, as you are when you walk around the supermarket. It only costs from £1 delivery and saves petrol and time.
ReplyDeleteHave something to eat e.g. lunch before going food shopping. As you tend to buy more when hungry, being tempted by all that is to be seen in the Supermarket etc. So likely to save money, reduce food wastage etc.
ReplyDeleteRachel Craig
set up a direct debit every month
ReplyDeletedon't spend any
ReplyDeleteDon't open windows when the heating is on!
ReplyDeleteI only buy things on offer (usually stock up well) and only shop when I have to,
ReplyDeleteShop around for essentials, and stock up when things are on a good offer, you're going to need them, after all!
ReplyDeleteUse up you left overs and write and stick to a shopping list!
ReplyDeleteAlways shop around & plan meals
ReplyDeleteswitch the lights off when not in use
ReplyDeletealways hunt around to find the cheapest stuff
ReplyDeleteThink twice before y9ou buy anything - do you need it?????
ReplyDeleteKATHY D
Save all year in a Christmas Club. It really does help when the festive season loom large.
ReplyDeleteDon't get credit cards.
ReplyDeleteI use money off coupons when I can.
ReplyDeleteswitch it off if its not needed on
ReplyDeletefrom samantha price
put all you 5p 1p 2p in a pot count it in a month and you will be surprised
ReplyDeleteEverytime you get change, put it in a jar for a rainy day, soon builds up!
ReplyDeleteNever shop on an empty stomach
ReplyDeleteI use coupons and i enter competitions.
ReplyDeleteLast year i saved about £100 using coupons
For the kids i tend to buy their clothes well in advance in the sales, that way i save lots of money not buying full price
ReplyDeleteUse coupons and loyalty cards x
ReplyDeleteSaving your change in a big bottle
ReplyDeleteAlways shop in small shops not super markets as you get tempted to buy more..
ReplyDeleteEverytime we get a two pound coin we put it in a money tin, we are saving for a wedding
ReplyDeleteDon't buy too much food with short use by dates, you may not be able to consume it all in time.
ReplyDeleteIf you have the storage space, buy non-perishable items when on special offer.
cook in batches and freeze meals for another day.
ReplyDeleteInstead of putting the heating on grab a jumper first!
ReplyDeleteEnvelope for all the different outgoings. Dropping a bit of change in them along the way helps take the sting out of the bills.
ReplyDeletefreeze things going out of date and dont throw them away
ReplyDeleteenter as many free competitions as your time will allow
ReplyDeleteA credit union! I save every payday & it soon mounts up!
ReplyDeletedont take the kids shopping with you or its crisps sweets toys magazines in the trolley tut
ReplyDeleteTake your own lunch to work, it's amazing how much a sandwich a day adds up to if you buy it every day!
ReplyDeletedont have kids lol! always look for discounted food that you can freeze when food shopping, walk more drive less get more thrifty.
ReplyDeleteI shop around 4 stores to find the cheapest - saves quite a lot of £s
ReplyDelete(Spencer Broadley)
if i dont absolutely need it i dont buy it
ReplyDeletealways shop around and make sure you don't buy too much - it's a waste!
ReplyDeleteCredit card hop & use the interest free ones.
ReplyDeleteput all small change in a jar and when full take it to coin star and you can either get cash or voucher for the supermarket you are in
ReplyDeleteCheck the reduced sections in supermarkers and freeze stuff :)
ReplyDeletego to car boot sales
ReplyDeleteWrite a shopping list and stick to it
ReplyDeletePutting pennies in a jar. They soon mount up.
ReplyDeleteuse coupons and moneyback apps helped saved me a fortune :)
ReplyDeleteLook after the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves
ReplyDeleteBuy a brightly coloured clip to keep all your money-off vouchers together in your wallet or handbag and get into the habit of checking what's in your clip every time you walk through the doors of a shop.
ReplyDeleteExtreme couponing and voucher huntress!
ReplyDeleteMake sure you shop around
ReplyDeleteSave loose change it soon adds up
ReplyDeleteKay panayi
Shop around for the best deal
ReplyDeleteUsing voucher codes and sights like Supersavvyme for coupons and Topcashback, great way to save money from online purchases as well as in stores! Love trying to save money!
ReplyDeleteTry and put your change in a jar/bottle. Dont use any of it through out the year then its a nice surprise. Keep 20p pieces in smartie tubes its amazing how much gets saved! 😊
ReplyDeleteAlways use cashback sites and shop from home - no tempting 'bargains' in your face!!
ReplyDeleteBorrow books from the library which are then free.You can ask the library to order any books they don't have that you would like to read
ReplyDeleteEnter competitions to win prizes for presents.
ReplyDeletePlan and budget
ReplyDeleteOn days out, budget what you want to spend, withdraw that money and don't take your cards with you. Then you won't have a choice to overspend.
ReplyDeleteBudget and stick to it
ReplyDeleteBuy things you eat regularly when the offer is on and freeze
ReplyDeleteSet out a realistic budget & stick to it. as very young babies & children grow so quickly don't spend huge amounts on clothing; there are lots of 'baby swap' events where parents are selling lots of barely-used clothing and toys - obviously be careful and make sure things are in good condition, but these events are really useful.
ReplyDeleteUse a meal planner and write a shopping list in advance.
ReplyDeletewash washing up sponges with the washing good as new no need to keep buying them
ReplyDeleteReview your outgoings on energy, insurance etc. regularly and switch to better deals
ReplyDeleteput your change in a jar
ReplyDeleteuse a meal plan
ReplyDeleteShop at Aldi
ReplyDeletecook smaller portions to not waste food
ReplyDeleteuse coupons
ReplyDeleteWrite a shopping list and stick to it
ReplyDeleteDon't do a big shop you waste far too much food
ReplyDeleteAlways eat before a food shop
ReplyDeletemake your freezer your best friend, freeze left overs and bulk cook to save cooking costs and time.
ReplyDeleteWork out where you can buy shop's own brand foods it could save you a hell of a lot if you don't mind doing that!
ReplyDeleteAvoid window shopping.
ReplyDeletestaying in and cooking a meal - staying in is the new going out and saves loads plus you can count calories as you know whats going in your meal
ReplyDeleteShop online , so you can budget and check how much your spending. I get tempted to buy more when its right in front of me.
ReplyDeleteGrown my own vegetables, fruits & herbs and make compost from all the vegetable/potato peels, dead leaves and grass cuttings for your plants. As well as enjoying fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs I have plenty of fresh air and exercise and no cost!
ReplyDeleteonly buy it if you need it :)
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