Money Saving Tips – Saving money in the Kitchen

Product manufacturers are very kind to us consumers by putting details of how much of their product to use on the side of the packaging. Don’t you believe it! The details will probably double up on the actual quantity you really need. Take washing powder for example: you can quite easily cut in half the amount stated and it will still clean your clothes adequately.

Try it and see – manufacturers want you to use the product as quickly as possible so you have to go out and buy another pack.

Another tip with any boxed product especially, cut open the sides and be careful to brush out any powder left in the corners and under the box flaps etc, every little helps.

If you use candles, stick them in the fridge until cold, then use. They will burn slower so will last longer.

Orange and lemon peel are often called for when making cakes, keep peel in the freezer when you have those fruits and grate as much as you need, it’ll be easier and cost you nothing.

Forget cling film- invest a small amount of money (yes I did say spend some money – I’ll sit down for a while) in some plastic boxes to store things in, it’s a one off cost rather than a constant cost with a disposable item.