The credit crunch dominated the latter half of 2008 and it's now a time to save more than ever before.
Switch your energy supplier, change your mortgage deal, shop online to find the best deals and why not even "grow your own"?
Plan ahead where possible and make a list for the supermarket, greengrocers or butchers. Don't be tempted by "BOGOF" offers unless you know you will use it or store it. Stick to your budget and before you lift the lid on the bin, ask yourself "can I create something delicious using those leftovers?", you'll soon be developing your own recipes, eating healthier and saving money!
Get maximum value from the food you buy.
This means being inventive when using up leftovers, buying from basic supermarket ranges and "growing your own". Make a list for your weekly shop. Plan each of your meals with military precision for the week ahead and ensure you stick to it. It may sound a little "old fashioned" but a weekly visit to your butcher, baker, fishmonger and greengrocer will help ensure you only buy what you really need. Many times a visit to the supermarket will result in jars of exotic pickles, cream cakes and scented candles, all things that you can live happily without! Shopping online is a good way to buy only what you need as it means you will spend less time on the high street and avoid temptation!
Try not to throw anything away. Even leftover gravy and sauces can enrich pies, bakes and pasta sauces. Buy freezer bags and boxes. If you have leftover cheese, meat or biscuits for example, these can always be preserved through careful freezing for later use.
Think out of the box when preparing meals. Combine spices and herbs and avoid buying expensive sauces. For example, buy a large chicken and with the leftover meat create delicious meals such as Yuk Sung, a Chinese dish using mushrooms, hoi sin sauce and Chinese five spices! Meals such as Yuk Sung also satisfies cravings for buying expensive take-away and restaurant meals.
Why not grow your own herbs, vegetables or fruit. Even if you only have a window box, it's possible to grow fresh herbs avoiding the expense of buying pre-packed herbs!
Overhaul your household costs! Take a little time to search out the best mortgage deals, deposit accounts and home energy bills! Use online resources to seek out the best household suppliers. Businesses have to stay ahead of their competition in difficult times so they will often happily negotiate to keep you as a customer. If you don't ask, you don't get!
If your total annual food and household bills are around £5000, a saving of 20% makes an extra £1000 income per annum, (a lot easier than taking a second job).
With a little careful planning, creativity and searching out the best deals, it really is easier than you think boost your household income in 2009.
Switch your energy supplier, change your mortgage deal, shop online to find the best deals and why not even "grow your own"?
Plan ahead where possible and make a list for the supermarket, greengrocers or butchers. Don't be tempted by "BOGOF" offers unless you know you will use it or store it. Stick to your budget and before you lift the lid on the bin, ask yourself "can I create something delicious using those leftovers?", you'll soon be developing your own recipes, eating healthier and saving money!
Get maximum value from the food you buy.
This means being inventive when using up leftovers, buying from basic supermarket ranges and "growing your own". Make a list for your weekly shop. Plan each of your meals with military precision for the week ahead and ensure you stick to it. It may sound a little "old fashioned" but a weekly visit to your butcher, baker, fishmonger and greengrocer will help ensure you only buy what you really need. Many times a visit to the supermarket will result in jars of exotic pickles, cream cakes and scented candles, all things that you can live happily without! Shopping online is a good way to buy only what you need as it means you will spend less time on the high street and avoid temptation!
Try not to throw anything away. Even leftover gravy and sauces can enrich pies, bakes and pasta sauces. Buy freezer bags and boxes. If you have leftover cheese, meat or biscuits for example, these can always be preserved through careful freezing for later use.
Think out of the box when preparing meals. Combine spices and herbs and avoid buying expensive sauces. For example, buy a large chicken and with the leftover meat create delicious meals such as Yuk Sung, a Chinese dish using mushrooms, hoi sin sauce and Chinese five spices! Meals such as Yuk Sung also satisfies cravings for buying expensive take-away and restaurant meals.
Why not grow your own herbs, vegetables or fruit. Even if you only have a window box, it's possible to grow fresh herbs avoiding the expense of buying pre-packed herbs!
Overhaul your household costs! Take a little time to search out the best mortgage deals, deposit accounts and home energy bills! Use online resources to seek out the best household suppliers. Businesses have to stay ahead of their competition in difficult times so they will often happily negotiate to keep you as a customer. If you don't ask, you don't get!
If your total annual food and household bills are around £5000, a saving of 20% makes an extra £1000 income per annum, (a lot easier than taking a second job).
With a little careful planning, creativity and searching out the best deals, it really is easier than you think boost your household income in 2009.
Cut your grocery bill by up to 20%
Just think, if you spend around £5,000 per year on your food bill you could save (or make) up to £1000 extra per annum!
Sometimes, by saving money, you can make money, save up 20% on your food bills!
Planning to sell your home in 2009?
Cut out the estate agent and maximise your profit!
P.S. If you learn just one thing from this page...
PLAN, PLAN AND PLAN AGAIN!
Analyse what you really spend. Review what you really use and what you throw away and could happily live without.
Set yourself a goal to save 20% of your household bills. With the extra money you make, pay off debts or add value to your home by making DIY improvements or treat yourself to that holiday for you and your family. You'll all deserve come the end of the year!
Happy Saving!
Analyse what you really spend. Review what you really use and what you throw away and could happily live without.
Set yourself a goal to save 20% of your household bills. With the extra money you make, pay off debts or add value to your home by making DIY improvements or treat yourself to that holiday for you and your family. You'll all deserve come the end of the year!
Happy Saving!
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