Currently we have no heating (but are toasty warm as we have thick jumpers on and are snuggled up under duvets on the sofa! I actually love this) to save money. Funds are very low.
So, we have no heating on to save money. At night, we use hot water bottles so we aren't cold that way either. We are saving water by timing showers and because DD LOVES showering with me so it's quicker. We have had massive clear outs and have sold a lot of stuff online and at boot sales. We have a water butt, we have low energy bulbs and we aren't using the kettle as often to save energy.
Clothes are charity shop and Primark, we have found that both last well. I have been forced to pay for a new set of uniform after DD's was ruined last week after she jumped in muddy puddles, because buying a new set was cheaper than washing it over and over as they're quite cheap, so that wasted some money.
But when it comes down to it, we have £15-20 a week to spend on food...and I'm crap st budgeting!
Other tips and advice would be gratefully received!
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AllTwerkNoPlay · 22/09/2013 15:52
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