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Money saving tips
Most of these tips you will already know - sometimes its useful to remind yourself though. If you have other ideas that have worked for you please share them on the Message Board.
ALWAYS go shopping on a full stomach.
Go shopping with CASH and only spend what you’ve got.
Write down everything you spend so that over a period of time you can MONITOR where your money actually goes.
Keep a small extra float so that you have enough to take advantage of those 3 for the price of 2 OFFERS.
Put a curtain up behind your front door – KEEP OUT DRAUGHTS, sometimes the old ways are best!
Do not leave electrical items on standby, it means they are still using electricity, TURN THEM OFF, and unplug your mobile phone charger too!
Check out which evening the cinema has a CHEAP NIGHT (usually mid week) and see the film then – also buy popcorn and drinks in the supermarket before you go.
Turn the HEATING OFF ½ an hour earlier, put a jumper on, snuggle up on the sofa under a blanket (kids love this – camping in the living room!).
Always CHECK your till receipt and change – mistakes are made more often than you think.
Pub meals are often 2 for 1 early evening or mid week, also check for DISCOUNT VOUCHERS in your local paper.
It can feel like purgatory scrimping and saving all of the time – if you are saving for something (a holiday, a new sofa, a groovy pair of shoes) put a picture of it on your fridge, it makes it all feel worth it and is something to look forward to.
Good Luck.
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