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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
I picked up a tip recently and discovered something I didn't know, so I'm sharing.
1. When doing an on-line supermarket shop, secure your preferred timeslot earlier than you normally do in the week. Choose all your items but don't check out. Most places will then send you a message as your day gets closer and offer some discounts on your chosen items.
2. If your mother (maybe father) or a grandparent has/had glaucoma tell the optician. Your eye tests are then free on the NHS forever more.
Feel free to share your tips too.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"If you have a legal issue book a half hour free consultation with a solicitor.
then another and another. by the last one you'll know exactly what info you actually need  "
I think you might need to find several solicitors for that one to work - but I like it.  |
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If you have a problem with your car, and are not car savvy, call out your rescue service first.
The person who attend will tell you what is wrong. Then you can go to a garage armed with the info and not get ripped off. |
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"If you have a legal issue book a half hour free consultation with a solicitor.
then another and another. by the last one you'll know exactly what info you actually need
I think you might need to find several solicitors for that one to work - but I like it. "
Sorry that's what I meant, several solicitor firms. |
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"If you have a problem with your car, and are not car savvy, call out your rescue service first.
The person who attend will tell you what is wrong. Then you can go to a garage armed with the info and not get ripped off."
Oi not all garages rip people off  |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"If you have a problem with your car, and are not car savvy, call out your rescue service first.
The person who attend will tell you what is wrong. Then you can go to a garage armed with the info and not get ripped off."
Also, check your bank account before taking out a breakdown cover service. Some have breakdown cover included. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm currently saving for a holiday so have stopped doing a weekly shop as I tend to buy stuff because it's in front of me and end up wasting it and instead do it daily/every other day and only buy what I need or what's on offer, saves money and less waste.
Take my lunches every day instead of eating out at least 3 times a week.
Stopped getting a weekly travel card and do it just pay as you go as I didn't need them zones at the weekend which saves a bit also. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I'm currently saving for a holiday so have stopped doing a weekly shop as I tend to buy stuff because it's in front of me and end up wasting it and instead do it daily/every other day and only buy what I need or what's on offer, saves money and less waste.
Take my lunches every day instead of eating out at least 3 times a week.
Stopped getting a weekly travel card and do it just pay as you go as I didn't need them zones at the weekend which saves a bit also. "
Never shop for food when you're hungry. |
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"I picked up a tip recently and discovered something I didn't know, so I'm sharing.
1. When doing an on-line supermarket shop, secure your preferred timeslot earlier than you normally do in the week. Choose all your items but don't check out. Most places will then send you a message as your day gets closer and offer some discounts on your chosen items.
2. If your mother (maybe father) or a grandparent has/had glaucoma tell the optician. Your eye tests are then free on the NHS forever more.
Feel free to share your tips too.
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My dad had glaucoma so I get the free tests but it's only when your over 40 and I did also get a letter off the NHS asking me what my dad's name was address and dob but I've not heard of anyone else having to prove who they was related to so maybe I just look dodgy |
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"If you have a problem with your car, and are not car savvy, call out your rescue service first.
The person who attend will tell you what is wrong. Then you can go to a garage armed with the info and not get ripped off.
Oi not all garages rip people off "
This is true but many do, particularly the Kwik Fit types |
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"If you have a problem with your car, and are not car savvy, call out your rescue service first.
The person who attend will tell you what is wrong. Then you can go to a garage armed with the info and not get ripped off.
Oi not all garages rip people off
This is true but many do, particularly the Kwik Fit types "
I know was just messing. They are why I have so much work particularly from women |
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"I'm currently saving for a holiday so have stopped doing a weekly shop as I tend to buy stuff because it's in front of me and end up wasting it and instead do it daily/every other day and only buy what I need or what's on offer, saves money and less waste.
Take my lunches every day instead of eating out at least 3 times a week.
Stopped getting a weekly travel card and do it just pay as you go as I didn't need them zones at the weekend which saves a bit also. "
Having shopping delivered can prevent you over spending too.
They try to tempt you with offers etc. but order after you've eaten and you can resist |
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Use cashback sites. I use a 'top' cashback site and i've made 60 quid back in a year just on a few bits and bobs i'd buy anyway (clothes and such) once I've got my place sorted i'll be looking at doing my home insurance etc through it too.
Change bank accounts. Some offer up to £150 for switching.
Have a look at Martin Lewis Money Saving site. I love him! |
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"I know was just messing. They are why I have so much work particularly from women "
My first experience with them they effectively wrote my car off, wanted £600 to fix it. Back in the late 80s
Got it fixed for £95 in the end |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
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Do your shopping in 1902, prices are really competitive back then. You do need a time machine, but after the slight initial investment of quadzillions, you will make a substantial saving.  |
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Before using the last minute hotel booking sites always call your chosen hotel first and ask if they are willing to beat the price, they might equal it but throw in dinner or a bottle of wine or give you a better deal.
Ring your credit card provider every six months and ask them to lower your interest rate.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Meeting friends for food?
Meet in weekdays, plenty print off vouchers for food at chain restaurants, saving 30% off food bill.
Keep an eye on monthly women's magazines, vouchers for discounts on high end stores. Worth buying a £3 mag with an £8 hand creme attached to the front.
Boots points? Redeem them on reduced price items to make them go even further. |
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"I know was just messing. They are why I have so much work particularly from women
My first experience with them they effectively wrote my car off, wanted £600 to fix it. Back in the late 80s
Got it fixed for £95 in the end "
And old dear that live down the Rd from me was told £700 to get her car car threw it's 2nd mot and just happened to tell ask me about it as she was walking her dog past my house. I persuaded her to let me take it. it needed nothing and passed. |
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I'm currently helping a colleague whose wife died a few years ago. He was looking at getting a 2nd job now his youngest is at uni & he's struggling.
Martin Lewis MSE is a godsend!!!
I've saved him £170 a month on utilities, insurances & mobile phone.
I switch all sockets off when not in use except for fridge, freezer, alarm clocks.
Batch cooking uses oven more efficiently.
I phone Virgin every 12 months to renegotiate my package.
Switching mobile from EE to Virgin - same network but cheaper rates. If on O2 switch to Giff Gaff. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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use cash back sites when shopping online.
I use topcashback and get 22% on any spends at lovehoney!!!!! plus I also get the fab 10% discount as well.
If you want a referral code for "topcashback" or you want to use the fab 10% on top of the 22% drop us a message.
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"Dont buy chain shop coffees at nearly £3 a go. Get a thermal mug, make your own. Too and from work.
Easy way to.save £50 a month.
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I've started doing this. I was having a large latte from McDonalds at £1.89 a go. Works out I save £40ish a month. £40 now goes in a jar & will cover everything we need for my brother's wedding in August (hotel, clothes etc) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When bananas turn brown, don't throw them away. Cut them in half, push in a stick and freeze them, then you can give your children delicious healthy treats during the long hot days of summer."
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This was an actual tip from a good housekeeping mag my mum had several millennia ago. If you did this these days you'd have social services on your back in an instant.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
""When bananas turn brown, don't throw them away. Cut them in half, push in a stick and freeze them, then you can give your children delicious healthy treats during the long hot days of summer."
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This was an actual tip from a good housekeeping mag my mum had several millennia ago. If you did this these days you'd have social services on your back in an instant.
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It's a good one. The frozen banana is like ice cream. Alternatively, use it in your nutribullet to make a smoothie without having to add ice/ice-cream etc. |
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""When bananas turn brown, don't throw them away. Cut them in half, push in a stick and freeze them, then you can give your children delicious healthy treats during the long hot days of summer."
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This was an actual tip from a good housekeeping mag my mum had several millennia ago. If you did this these days you'd have social services on your back in an instant.
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one summer holidays my mum who must have been hard pushed to keep four hungry kids happy tried giving us a handful of cornflakes instead of crisps . Needless to say we weren't fooled. If she'd given us a frozen banana on a stick I think we would have mutinied. |
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"I know was just messing. They are why I have so much work particularly from women
My first experience with them they effectively wrote my car off, wanted £600 to fix it. Back in the late 80s
Got it fixed for £95 in the end
And old dear that live down the Rd from me was told £700 to get her car car threw it's 2nd mot and just happened to tell ask me about it as she was walking her dog past my house. I persuaded her to let me take it. it needed nothing and passed. "
I like you |
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"Use 1 ply of your 2-ply toilet roll and it will last twice as long.
Use both sides and...
If you have children issue them with 1 toilet roll each a week. They soon stop over using "
ours get through toilet roll in no time - they're incredibly frugal with toothpaste though |
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"Use 1 ply of your 2-ply toilet roll and it will last twice as long.
Use both sides and...
If you have children issue them with 1 toilet roll each a week. They soon stop over using
ours get through toilet roll in no time - they're incredibly frugal with toothpaste though"
It's the same here!! |
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By *mojeeCouple
over a year ago
Dunfermline |
"I picked up a tip recently and discovered something I didn't know, so I'm sharing.
1. When doing an on-line supermarket shop, secure your preferred timeslot earlier than you normally do in the week. Choose all your items but don't check out. Most places will then send you a message as your day gets closer and offer some discounts on your chosen items.
2. If your mother (maybe father) or a grandparent has/had glaucoma tell the optician. Your eye tests are then free on the NHS forever more.
Feel free to share your tips too.
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Eye test are free anyway |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I picked up a tip recently and discovered something I didn't know, so I'm sharing.
1. When doing an on-line supermarket shop, secure your preferred timeslot earlier than you normally do in the week. Choose all your items but don't check out. Most places will then send you a message as your day gets closer and offer some discounts on your chosen items.
2. If your mother (maybe father) or a grandparent has/had glaucoma tell the optician. Your eye tests are then free on the NHS forever more.
Feel free to share your tips too.
Eye test are free anyway "
They're not anywhere I go. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always carry a doll wrapped in a blanket in the boot of your car. That way you can park in supermarkets parent & child spaces without the agony of having children.
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"I picked up a tip recently and discovered something I didn't know, so I'm sharing.
1. When doing an on-line supermarket shop, secure your preferred timeslot earlier than you normally do in the week. Choose all your items but don't check out. Most places will then send you a message as your day gets closer and offer some discounts on your chosen items.
2. If your mother (maybe father) or a grandparent has/had glaucoma tell the optician. Your eye tests are then free on the NHS forever more.
Feel free to share your tips too.
Eye test are free anyway "
Not unless you are on benefits or in a particular category like the glaucoma one, they aren't. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If you smoke...stop! Seriously. I switched to vaping and the saving is about £40 a week on a 20 a day habit (smoked a cheap brand too!)"
I stopped altogether and saved nearly 70 quid a week |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"I picked up a tip recently and discovered something I didn't know, so I'm sharing.
1. When doing an on-line supermarket shop, secure your preferred timeslot earlier than you normally do in the week. Choose all your items but don't check out. Most places will then send you a message as your day gets closer and offer some discounts on your chosen items.
2. If your mother (maybe father) or a grandparent has/had glaucoma tell the optician. Your eye tests are then free on the NHS forever more.
Feel free to share your tips too.
Eye test are free anyway
Not unless you are on benefits or in a particular category like the glaucoma one, they aren't."
You qualify for a free NHS funded sight test if you are:
aged under 16, or aged under 19 and in full-time education
aged 60 or over
registered blind or partially sighted
diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
aged 40 or over and you are the parent, brother, sister, son or daughter of a person diagnosed with glaucoma, or you have been advised by an ophthalmologist that you are at risk of glaucoma
eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher
a prisoner on leave from prison
You are also entitled to a free NHS sight test if:
you receive Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (not contribution based)
you receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
you receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
you receive Universal Credit and meet the criteria
you are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
you are named on a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help.
Also read about the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS). |
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By (user no longer on site)
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""When bananas turn brown, don't throw them away. Cut them in half, push in a stick and freeze them, then you can give your children delicious healthy treats during the long hot days of summer."
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This was an actual tip from a good housekeeping mag my mum had several millennia ago. If you did this these days you'd have social services on your back in an instant.
one summer holidays my mum who must have been hard pushed to keep four hungry kids happy tried giving us a handful of cornflakes instead of crisps . Needless to say we weren't fooled. If she'd given us a frozen banana on a stick I think we would have mutinied. "
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They're actually really nice.. If you like banana.. Dip the top in chocolate first |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Clinique is 10% off at Boots at the moment with double points on the Boots card too.
That's rubbish then. I need something from Lancome!"
I don't like the taste of Lancome lipsticks so I didn't check out the offers there.
I always ask for samples too. I got a Clinique face wash and a scrub this time. All the mini mascaras had gone.
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"I know was just messing. They are why I have so much work particularly from women
My first experience with them they effectively wrote my car off, wanted £600 to fix it. Back in the late 80s
Got it fixed for £95 in the end
And old dear that live down the Rd from me was told £700 to get her car car threw it's 2nd mot and just happened to tell ask me about it as she was walking her dog past my house. I persuaded her to let me take it. it needed nothing and passed.
I like you "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I just tell the butler the budget, he gives the housekeeper shopping money and stuff appears.
But Gordon Brown gave cancer patients free prescriptions which saves me about £100 a month |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"Clinique is 10% off at Boots at the moment with double points on the Boots card too.
That's rubbish then. I need something from Lancome!
I don't like the taste of Lancome lipsticks so I didn't check out the offers there.
I always ask for samples too. I got a Clinique face wash and a scrub this time. All the mini mascaras had gone.
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I need skincare stuff - Bifacil - I don't use their lipstick. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"I picked up a tip recently and discovered something I didn't know, so I'm sharing.
1. When doing an on-line supermarket shop, secure your preferred timeslot earlier than you normally do in the week. Choose all your items but don't check out. Most places will then send you a message as your day gets closer and offer some discounts on your chosen items.
2. If your mother (maybe father) or a grandparent has/had glaucoma tell the optician. Your eye tests are then free on the NHS forever more.
Feel free to share your tips too.
Eye test are free anyway
Not unless you are on benefits or in a particular category like the glaucoma one, they aren't."
they are at Tescos at the moment |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"I picked up a tip recently and discovered something I didn't know, so I'm sharing.
1. When doing an on-line supermarket shop, secure your preferred timeslot earlier than you normally do in the week. Choose all your items but don't check out. Most places will then send you a message as your day gets closer and offer some discounts on your chosen items.
2. If your mother (maybe father) or a grandparent has/had glaucoma tell the optician. Your eye tests are then free on the NHS forever more.
Feel free to share your tips too.
Eye test are free anyway
Not unless you are on benefits or in a particular category like the glaucoma one, they aren't.
they are at Tescos at the moment "
Yeahbut you have to go to Tesco!
One couldn't possibly been seen anywhere other than the Horrid's food hall or Fortnum and Mason. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"I picked up a tip recently and discovered something I didn't know, so I'm sharing.
1. When doing an on-line supermarket shop, secure your preferred timeslot earlier than you normally do in the week. Choose all your items but don't check out. Most places will then send you a message as your day gets closer and offer some discounts on your chosen items.
2. If your mother (maybe father) or a grandparent has/had glaucoma tell the optician. Your eye tests are then free on the NHS forever more.
Feel free to share your tips too.
Eye test are free anyway
Not unless you are on benefits or in a particular category like the glaucoma one, they aren't.
they are at Tescos at the moment
Yeahbut you have to go to Tesco!
One couldn't possibly been seen anywhere other than the Horrid's food hall or Fortnum and Mason."
Wear dark glasses and a scarf |
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I went through bank statement and phoned all the companies I had DDS with. Basically just told each one I felt I was paying too much and what could they do. If they wouldn't do anything I went on a comparison website and swapped where I could. Saved £2,300 over the year. Even the RAC just knocked a hundred quid off. House insurance went from £42 to £9! Wish I'd done it sooner |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"I picked up a tip recently and discovered something I didn't know, so I'm sharing.
1. When doing an on-line supermarket shop, secure your preferred timeslot earlier than you normally do in the week. Choose all your items but don't check out. Most places will then send you a message as your day gets closer and offer some discounts on your chosen items.
2. If your mother (maybe father) or a grandparent has/had glaucoma tell the optician. Your eye tests are then free on the NHS forever more.
Feel free to share your tips too.
Eye test are free anyway
Not unless you are on benefits or in a particular category like the glaucoma one, they aren't.
they are at Tescos at the moment
Yeahbut you have to go to Tesco!
One couldn't possibly been seen anywhere other than the Horrid's food hall or Fortnum and Mason.
Wear dark glasses and a scarf "
I do that anyway. Blasted paparazzi.   |
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""When bananas turn brown, don't throw them away. Cut them in half, push in a stick and freeze them, then you can give your children delicious healthy treats during the long hot days of summer."
.
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This was an actual tip from a good housekeeping mag my mum had several millennia ago. If you did this these days you'd have social services on your back in an instant.
one summer holidays my mum who must have been hard pushed to keep four hungry kids happy tried giving us a handful of cornflakes instead of crisps . Needless to say we weren't fooled. If she'd given us a frozen banana on a stick I think we would have mutinied.
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They're actually really nice.. If you like banana.. Dip the top in chocolate first "
The stick or the banana ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Always shop around for insurance etc.. I saved £150 on car insurance and plan on doing the same for my dad's insurance when due .
Also if a college that does beauty or hairdressing training is near you ,their always looking for people to practise on .a friend went to one and saved a third on her normal cut and colour the only downside took twice as long as tutor double checked everything .
They do this in Bristol college and the students studing food /hospitality also run a restaurant there.the foods great and for a fraction of the price . |
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"If you smoke...stop! Seriously. I switched to vaping and the saving is about £40 a week on a 20 a day habit (smoked a cheap brand too!)
I stopped altogether and saved nearly 70 quid a week"
I never spent 70 quid a week!
My current spend is about £1 a week on e-liquid. I think i'll stick with this habit. I'm not ready or willing to say goodbye to nicotine just yet. |
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"I just tell the butler the budget, he gives the housekeeper shopping money and stuff appears.
But Gordon Brown gave cancer patients free prescriptions which saves me about £100 a month "
On the note of prescriptions you can save if you have multiple prescriptions and aren't a cancer patient. (sorry to hear)
I can't remember how as i've gone back down to 1 prescription a month so never took it up!
Maybe ask a pharmacist. |
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"Use 1 ply of your 2-ply toilet roll and it will last twice as long.
Use both sides and...
If you have children issue them with 1 toilet roll each a week. They soon stop over using "
I think that is like preparing them for prison life..learn to live as a family sharing,respect etc |
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Instead of pay 2/3 quid for fabreeze .. get a spray bottle and put your normal fabric conditioner
2 parts conditioner to 5 parts water. Smells better then any fabreeze and lasts longer.
To make your own fabric conditioner... use hair conditioner, add a few drops of white vinegar and 4 parts water to 1 part hair conditioner.
To clean windows use white vinegar and newspaper, cheap and very effective. Xx
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