One way to save move is to ‘knock’. When measuring unspecified amounts of stuff (eg tea, sugar, flour etc) knock the spoon on the inside of the jar or packet. Any loose material falls back, so you don’t spill it and you don’t notice any less. Over time you will find you are not using […]
I started to measure as a weight watchers gimmick. Then I discovered the huge savings in it. The flour has a cup, and the tea has a spoon. I measure the cats dinner, soap powder and peas. The porridge and Blitzen, sultanas and cheese. I measure the milk for a cuppa as well. If visitors […]
I use powdered milk for everything. Skim is better value and less fat. I buy my fruit, vegetables, honey and second hand clothing, toiletries and anything else I can find at my local Sunday markets.
When using rubber gloves I usually find that the glove I use most (being right-handed) is the one that rips or splits. Splitting one this morning while cleaning my oven and not wanting to take a trip to get more, I turned one of the many left gloves I was reluctant to throw away inside […]
A Hamilton reader recommends making the most of freebies; free motel shampoo, etc. What she doesn’t use is given to the local woman’s refuge.
Tertiary Training Providers aren’t allowed to make profit. Have brought haircuts, cakes and carpentry made, at cost value.
A Masterton reader has a good idea for the leaves shed by cabbage trees. Use the dry leaves as fire starters or in your garden as plant ties.
Fire starters. Blue gum trees shed bark as they grow. Collect, cut into suitable lengths with loppers while moist, allow to dry and use a few on top of paper. Just as good if not better than pine cones.
With all the earthquakes happening in Chch, I have rethought my emergency supplies. I buy each week dried veges, peas, corn, onion etc and store them away. Also UHT milk is a little more expensive, but can be stored in a cupboard. Only need to refrigerate when opened. Candles stored in a freezer for a […]
Looking for stereo or computer? The worst thing you can do is buy the latest technology. It’s invariably expensive, even if it is on special. One of the worst things you can do when living off the smell of an oily rag is to be a technology junkie – its hellishly expensive. – Oily Rag […]