Heya guys and gals of the blogosphere, so today i saw a post on a recent event the lovely people from
www.moneysupermarket.com are holding and it's called 30 ways to save a pound (whether it's more or less it just has to be a tip) for each tip they pay you a pound, amazing no? seeing this i decided to give it ago!
I mean who doesn't love free money.
If you'd like to take part in this click;
HERE.
1. find a penny pick it up all day long you'll have good luck!- this isn't just an old rhyme from primary school, this is also a really good tip for saving money! (i don't mean literally picking up every penny you see)
saving old change in a jar eventually builds up into a nice little jar of savings for a rainy day...or in my case a small shopping spree!
2. charity shops are fashions little secret- with vintage trends growing and the economy declining an easy way to find adorable fashion is rummaging in charity shops (what it doesn't hurt to try?) this doesn't just able to clothes but home-ware too!
3. DIY Princess!- instead of going out and buying a new wardrobe every time you nee an new outfit, try glamming up old t shirts or sprucing up an old pair of shorts with some fabric dye!
4. Gasping for a cuppa?- instead of splashing the cash on a costa coffee or Starbucks carry around a travel mug or a flask.
5. Buy in bulk!- always buy in bulk if your buying things like toilet roll, it'll save you money.
6. Rember your three R's!- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! simple but effective.
7. Sell online- selling unwanted goods online is another way to make a few extra pennies, whether it's Cd's to shoes that didn't ever fit.
8. No takeaways!- it won't only save the pounds in your pockets.
9. Its the thought that counts- make little hampers with cheap and small presents, or make a gift.
10. Coupons!- research online for the latest coupons,magazines or news papers for the latest deals.
11. Try before you buy!- ask for samples at your nearest beauty counters to test and try to save on buying unwanted products.
12. Savvy shopper- shop in places like aldi to save on food shopping, and get more for less.
13. Fresh faced- Add moisturizer to your foundation to help it stretch further.
14. Be careful what you buy!- shop around and avoid being sucked into pound shop deals that seem cheap when they're worth less somewhere else.
15. Expensive bags for less!- shop in TkMaxx to save on big branded handbags that con oftern be more one off and unique.
16. Budget Guru!- always set a budget for food shopping, along with a meal plan to help you stick to it.
17. Movie magic- instead of splashing out in the cinema get a dvd and popcorn and have a night in! or just visit the odeon on a Saturday before 11 to see a movie for an amazing 2.50 each!
18. Body sprays!- buy yummy body sprays that give you the smell of a perfume but a price you can smile about.
19. Free days out- visit your local museums or parks for a free day out.
20. Save energy- switch plugs, lights and water off when not needed to save the planet and your pocket from suffering.
21. Sale- shop for basic items in the sale sections, you never know what you might find.
22. Freebies!- check out online freebies sites to get samples of different products and check about for magazines freebies.
23. Floral freebie- instead of buying a bouqet of flowers, go out and pick some wild flowers.
24. Cut&blow- check out local colleges for hairdressing students to use you as a tester, and pay less for fabulous hair.
25. Only buy what you need- when out shopping don't buy things you think you won'tneed, spending unnecessary money can have a big impact.
26. Never ever- never shop hungry you have a tendency to spend more on expensive, overpriced food.
27. Dupes- do your research and find something that is just as good as a branded product but for less.
28. Library join a library and get free access to internet and books for coursework also printing is alot cheaper than buying ink for your printer.
29. Rewards- Join reward schemes like nectar,superdrug, boots and debanams to save up points and buy gifts with them.
30. Take up a hobby!- take up a hobby such as jewelry making or crafts and save money by creating your own unique things.
