Little effort could save you lots of cash

[pennybarry]

In this difficult times where the world is facing economic crisis, I just thought might be helpful to share some ideas and tips to save a few pounds.
Here are the list and if you have more ideas please do feel free to add. Thanks a lot.

1. Take your own lunch and snacks to work/office. Making your own pack lunch such as pasta salad or tuna sandwich is a lot cheaper than buying it outside. It will take 5 minutes to make it and wrap it or just put in a plastic container. You can save as mush as 3 to 5 pounds a day by doing it and that is equivalent to around 100 pounds a month.

2. Cycle to work if its possible, it will save your petrol and also will keep you fit and healthy. I remember I used to cycle to town when I need to get something from the shops and that save me 2 pounds for return fare on a local bus. It took me 10 minutes to cycle to town which is good that keep me fit and strong. I save at least 24 pounds a month.

3. Avoid too much gatherings or going to the pub house. My Fiancé and I love to spend our free time watching DVD’s, playing chess, scrabble or do gardening when it’s possible.

4. Make a shopping list when you do your weekly food shopping. We make plans what to cook or make for the whole week. I also go for shop’s own brand example; Tesco’s brand which is a lot cheaper than those well known brand.

5. Go to the library to borrow books, CD`s, DVD`s instead of buying new one.

6. Avoid going to Big Sale as this will tends you to buy those things that you do not actually need.

7. Avoid making IDD calls to the Philippines, set the schedule with your family back home to chat in the internet.

8. Park your car where you don’t have to pay, even if it’s further away, walking is a good exercise.

9. Use plastic box/ container to store food rather than using the cling film or aluminum foil.

10. Check your cupboard , there might be some stuffs that soon will expires and that can avoid to be wasted.

Thanks Simplelife for some good ideas
I cook rice+meat . That's make me feel stronger

Waaah We live close to the sea and it's too windy and freezing cold. Wind blows to the max. Maybe that's why I seldom see people using bike at work.

That's my problem with my hubby. We have loads of beer in our cooler and there are 3 pubs in our village and he also drinks in the pub once or twice a month. Anyway his capacity is only 2 mugs of beer so that's alright. To make him happy

I'm workaholic but not shopperholic. Nice to go shopping if husband is in good mood. Wow!

I bought and collects books from our village. People in the village donates book to the council and sell it in a very cheap price. I bought complete volume of encyclopedia and cost only 3 £, other books cost only 30p. Wish to have a library at home in Philippines so my relatives and friends can use all these books too.

To add, I use our dishwasher only once a week to see if it is still working!

[nigel]

I want cash!! Life should go onwards and upwards!! It should get better and better! I wont even think of looking for ways to save money normally..I look for more ways to bring money in!! Yippeee!!

[simplelife]

Thanks Simplelife for some good ideas
I cook rice+meat . That's make me feel stronger

Waaah We live close to the sea and it's too windy and freezing cold. Wind blows to the max. Maybe that's why I seldom see people using bike at work.

That's my problem with my hubby. We have loads of beer in our cooler and there are 3 pubs in our village and he also drinks in the pub once or twice a month. Anyway his capacity is only 2 mugs of beer so that's alright. To make him happy

I'm workaholic but not shopperholic. Nice to go shopping if husband is in good mood. Wow!

I bought and collects books from our village. People in the village donates book to the council and sell it in a very cheap price. I bought complete volume of encyclopedia and cost only 3 £, other books cost only 30p. Wish to have a library at home in Philippines so my relatives and friends can use all these books too.

To add, I use our dishwasher only once a week to see if it is still working!

You`re welcome Pennyberry and thank you for sharing.