admin | December 21, 2008
Sorry, but we are…cheap, I mean. Staggered by the horrific cost of fresh trees this year called for drastic action. Out into the garden with his spade went the man of the house, and returned some time later with a six foot Golden Leylandii, liberated (with roots) from the spot where it conveniently hid the [...]
admin | December 20, 2008
It’s important!! It’s cold out there, and the birds are hungry. As wild bird lovers, we had to decide whether or not we could justify spending some of our meagre income on feeding them. Wild bird seed can be expensive, and shop bought fat balls are dear. So…our cut price strategy is this!
Seeds
If you can [...]
admin | December 12, 2008
“A lot of household cleaners can be replaced with natural products such as a mixture of 1 to 4 vinegar and water for general purpose cleaning and lemon juice with olive or veg oil for cleaning wood furniture. Better for your health as well.”
Janine
Have a look in the cupboard under the sink…..or wherever you keep [...]
admin | December 11, 2008
Beanie Hot Pot. Serves 3-4, depending on age and appetite!
This is a quick, cheap and filling meal, ideal for lunch. It’s made from store cupboard ingredients, so no extra shopping needed!
2 large onions, peeled and chopped.
2 tins baked beans
Four medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut into smallish chunks.
1 tin hot dogs, chop each hot dog [...]
admin | December 4, 2008
Lie about your age - get a free bus pass (only joking - they check)
Join the library and get all the books you could possibly wish to read for free. Best free entertainment there is.
Get rid of the TV (UK) save a small fortune on the licence, listen to the radio and have [...]
admin | December 4, 2008
Got some tips from my propane company today:
Heating systems need regular tune-ups. Have your heating system, including venting systems, checked annually by a qualified service technician.
Replace your furnace filter monthly.
Keep your thermostat set at a constant comfort level-generally between 68° F and 70° F-or consider installing a programmable thermostat to regulate your home’s temperature when [...]
admin | December 3, 2008
Whatever you call them, these are amazing for cooking cheaper cuts of meat, soups, casseroles, even puddings and desserts. I’d be lost without mine.
Crock pots (slow cookers) are great … we use one at least twice a week. We always make a bit more than need for a meal … the leftovers usually become my [...]
admin | December 3, 2008
These are all tips sent by a bunch of really good friends I made through a Miniaturist group. Some of the tips are from the USA, so stores that are not in the Uk might be mentioned, and vice-versa, but saving money is saving money, whatever the currency!
Don’t go to the grocery store hungry!
All stores [...]
admin | December 2, 2008
Hello, and welcome to our new website! Each week, we will be adding a short article and some tips on how to save money without too much effort. With Christmas fast approaching, we will be adding some festive money (and time) saving tips over the next couple of weeks. Be sure to send us your [...]