A wedding invitation is not an excuse for a blank cheque drawn on ‘your’ account. I’ve always felt it a great cheek giving someone a wedding invitation and attached to it is a wedding gift list being held at the local department store.
If you invite someone to a wedding it’s supposedly because you want that person, or couple, to witness one of the special moments in your life, not because it’s just an extra gift, (that will most probably be argued over at the divorce somewhere down the line! Yes I know a bit cynical but nearly half of all weddings end in divorce, so the odds are stacked against it).
So if you are invited to a wedding, watch not only the happy couple but also what you are buying and do some price research before parting with your cash.
Friday, 13 November 2009
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Ten More Top Money Saving Miser Tips
1. Ease up when driving; a light foot on both the brake and accelerator will make for more miles to the gallon.
2. When you throw old clothes away (only if they have passed all possible uses) don’t forget to cut off the valuable buttons and zips to use on other clothes when the need arises.
3. If you have an open fire or log burner, invest in one of those log makers that use up old newspapers, a bit messy but great for a cheap source of fuel.
4. Look to the American pastime of quilt making, it’s a great tradition and not only uses up scraps of material but will keep you occupied over the coming winter months.
5. Don’t throw away tea dregs down the sink, put the tea bags on the compost heap and water the pot plants (indoors or outdoors) with any leftover liquid.
6. When making tea, (or coffee) boil only enough water for your needs, but cover the element in the kettle otherwise it may blow up! If you boil more than you need, put the rest in a thermos flask for use next tea time.
7. Forget electric blankets, a couple of hot water bottles will do a treat (you could use the spare water you’ve been saving throughout the day).
8. If you like a tipple or two, make your own beer or wine. The library or internet are great places for free recipes, get together with a friend to share the costs and produce. Still drink in moderation though!
9. Add a drop of vinegar to brown sauce bottles when you are trying to get the last drops out, works a treat.
10. When shopping, just because a product has a big sign saying ‘Only £x’ doesn’t necessarily make it a bargain – look for the catch!
Wanted – your tips – let me know how you save money.
2. When you throw old clothes away (only if they have passed all possible uses) don’t forget to cut off the valuable buttons and zips to use on other clothes when the need arises.
3. If you have an open fire or log burner, invest in one of those log makers that use up old newspapers, a bit messy but great for a cheap source of fuel.
4. Look to the American pastime of quilt making, it’s a great tradition and not only uses up scraps of material but will keep you occupied over the coming winter months.
5. Don’t throw away tea dregs down the sink, put the tea bags on the compost heap and water the pot plants (indoors or outdoors) with any leftover liquid.
6. When making tea, (or coffee) boil only enough water for your needs, but cover the element in the kettle otherwise it may blow up! If you boil more than you need, put the rest in a thermos flask for use next tea time.
7. Forget electric blankets, a couple of hot water bottles will do a treat (you could use the spare water you’ve been saving throughout the day).
8. If you like a tipple or two, make your own beer or wine. The library or internet are great places for free recipes, get together with a friend to share the costs and produce. Still drink in moderation though!
9. Add a drop of vinegar to brown sauce bottles when you are trying to get the last drops out, works a treat.
10. When shopping, just because a product has a big sign saying ‘Only £x’ doesn’t necessarily make it a bargain – look for the catch!
Wanted – your tips – let me know how you save money.
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