Household hints & tips to save money

[Cuilidh]

Well, I guess our male members have just had a bit of an education!  Must say, I had never heard of either the luna or diva cup before either, I guess I'm too old so out of the loop!

[KarenH]

Not just accountants Robyn - my DH is a police officer, and he has an excel spreadsheeet with the monthly output from each of the sets of our panels, and compared to what we are charged on our electricity bills 

[fundj&e]

back in the 70s when i lived in italy i used cotton menstrual pads , not happy jan   

[fundj&e]

off peak in syd is between 12am to 7am

[CreamPuff63]

I have a set of windows that are sparkling clean today, and have just done a couple of washes with the vinegar rinse  

For shopping lists I cut old envelopes into 3 pieces, and stick them in this little pen holder I have on the fridge (just seen poking out the back on the right hand side). Its got suction pads on it and its really handy cos its central. (I don't keep anything by the phone in the house cos everyone would just write junk and it would be messy). Found it in the supermarket around the laundry aisle, and you could probably put your sponges, plugs etc in it to keep the sink area tidy.

A4 computer paper is turned over and the other side is printed on

[johnro]

No more shopping lists in this house - since Woolies online arrived in Rock Vegas that is the go for us - pick a delivery time anywhere between 7am and 10pm (wiith a 3 hr window) - refrigerated van pulls into the driveway carries it in and places it where ever you wish - cold is separated - excellent service to date!!!!

[judydawn]

Do you find shopping on line saves you money Robyn?

[fundj&e]

i have done it a few times JD and i think it does

[salval]

This is a great thread about cost-saving tips.

I'm another who puts the face washer in the m/wave each night & uses white vinegar for just about everything... Essential oil in water spray bottle as air freshener too ... I'm getting some great other ideas, so thanks all!

Can I share a story about my "diva cup"!? ... We were trying & trying to fall pregnant for about 3 years & towards the end of this journey I came across some info about the diva cup so, intrigued, I bought one. Then I had to wait for my period to arrive.. And I waited.. And waited.. But never got to use it - cause I was pregnant!!   (thanks to IVF  ) .. And now, I don't get periods anymore anyway, so it's still sitting at the back of the cupboard  

Off to read some more ideas now,
Karen

[fundj&e]

great story thanks for sharing 

[judydawn]

It's funny - when someone puts up a new avatar, I can't remember the previous one    Nice to 'see' you Karen and love hearing about IVF success stories.

I think online shopping would be great if you are time poor, sick, incapacitated or have young children you can't leave with anyone but I rather enjoy shopping and am pretty good with just getting what is on my list unless there are unbelievable specials that I would buy normally anyway.

[Bedlam]

Lovely story Karen, yes thanks for sharing

[thermie crew]

I love my woolies online shopping. Miss going in person but with young kids I find the delivery option much easier. I choose the largest time window which means it only costs $5 to get it to my door. Think I spend less too as I can remove stuff from the online trolley if it comes over budget, and I'm not tempted by different things down the isles, instead only buying what I REALLY need.

I've just had an education too-thought I knew everything about menstration but I was wrong

[johnro]

Judy I think so but the time saving is amazing!!!!!   

[Cuilidh]

Although I don't shop online from any of the big supermarkets (I use the trip to the supermarket as a chance to get out and about for a break from work) if it really came down to it it would be cheaper for me to shop on line if I took the time / cost savings into consideration.  In fact, based on my current salary (which is very modest as I am self employed) it costs me more in time, petrol, parking, etc. to actually go and buy my groceries than any delivery fee the supermarkets would charge.