Thrifty father-of-two Al Baker, 48, from Aldershot, Hampshire, has shared his top tips for cutting down on energy bills as a parent.
It's no secret that we all have a rather sordid relationship with plastic: it's incredibly convenient, but it's equally wasteful.
Paula Marshall, 32, from Luton, inputs her freezer contents into a spreadsheet, enabling her to cook up healthy, balanced meals for her family of four for as little as 41p per head.
Charlotte Preece, from the UK, revealed how she gave her kitchen a makeover for just 30p using a tester pot of paint which is on sale at B&Q - and many commended her handy hack online.
There's nothing more annoying than your bread turning mouldy, but according to Katya Mackle, there's a simple, cost-effective solution to preserve your loaf - and it only costs pennies.
Iceland has offered help to pensioners during a crippling cost of living crisis that will continue into a worrying winter. Those eligible can get a £30 voucher and many off their groceries
Natasha Whitley, from Bournemouth, Dorset, decided to travel to the Maldives and stayed on the local islands, which meant she was able to book a room overlooking the ocean for £25 a night.
Reginald Smith and his wife have for the past nine months been tracing the litter of pensions he has left behind during his busy career.
A more independent and sustainable lifestyle is closer than you might think.
Save money when going zero-waste by making your own products! These DIY zero-waste products will save you money and be more eco-friendly!
Amanda Holden, 32, from Portland, Oregon, was able to quit her finance job and travel for a year by feasting on the leftovers of her bemused coworkers who nicked named her Dumpster Dog.
A look at how cashback site Quidco can help you save hundreds of pounds a year, just buying the things you usually would online.
Danielle Ross (pictured with her children), 30, of Colchester, has 20,000 followers on Facebook who tune in for her money-saving tips. She has now shared her top six money-saving tips.
Krystal Hughes, 24, of Royston, Hertfordshire, was deemed unfit to work in 2013 due to her severe germ [phobia and anxiety, and, struggling to survive off her £500 a month benefits, began using coupons to save money
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The best part of this is how much money you'll also save.
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There's nothing more annoying than your bread turning mouldy, but according to Katya Mackle, there's a simple, cost-effective solution to preserve your loaf - and it only costs pennies.
Society bible Tatler has made a list of the 'poshest' things you can buy at budget chain Poundland.
This is a fun little project. These cute little snack bags help reduce waste by not using Ziploc bags. Plus, you will look uber chic pulling one of these out of your bag. :) They are perfect for kids or those long car rides we all dread. Bonus? You choose what size & color bag you want or need, and they are eco friendly. No more mass produced bags! Except I doubt you want to marinate your chicken in these. Items Needed: Prewashed Fabric : I cut out (8) 7" x 6.5" pieces of cotton fabric. 4 pieces per bag. Seam allowance is 1/4" (already included in dimensions). If you want your liner fabric to be different like mine, you will need 2 pieces of fabric for the outside and 2 pieces for the inside. *You can also use laminated cotton for wet items like sandwiches, or you can head on over to Chica and Jo, who use plastic bags.* Light weight to medium fusible interfacing Marking pen, chalk, or pencil 12" long piece of Velcro Point turner for the corners (not necessary but nice to have) Hot iron Sewing Thread Sewing pins Measuring tape or quilter's ruler Sewing machine How to make your own reusable sandwich bag: Step 1. Iron out your fabric first. Measure your fabric, and mark dimensions. Cut out fabric, and iron again, if needed. Follow instructions on your interfacing, and apply to one side of the liner. Apply another piece of interfacing onto the second piece of liner. Step 2. Place a 6" strip of Velcro (either the fuzzy piece or the hook piece) 1/2" from the top of your fabric, and pin it onto the right side of your fabric. Stitch Velcro onto fabric. I stitched 3 rows to secure it tightly. Step 3. Place the liner right side up on your work surface. Velcro is at the top. Place your outside fabric face down lining up all the edges. Pin into place. Sew 1/4 from the top. This attaches the liner to the outside fabric. Step 4. Open your seams and iron flat. Fold fabric over and iron again. In my experience, ironing can make all the difference. You get more professional results, so don't skip this step. Set fabric aside. Repeat steps 1-4. Step 5. You will now need to join both liner pieces. Take your Velcros, and attach them together. Make sure they are straight and even. Pin the two liner pieces together. Your outside fabric pieces will be together on the opposite side. Sew the three sides of the liners together. Do not sew the top edge with the Velcro. Step 6. Sew the 3 sides of the outside fabric together, BUT you will need to leave a 2 inch opening at the bottom. Make sure you sew your corners though. This hole will allow you to pull all your fabric right side out. Don't sew the edge that is joined to the liner. Basically, you are repeating step 5 but for the outside fabric instead. Trim off excess seam allowance. Do not cut your stitches! Cut off your corners at an angle to reduce bulk. Step 7. THE PHOTO ABOVE IS ONLY TO SHOW YOU THE HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF MY BAG. Your bag should be complete now with the exception of pulling out the fabric and stitching the hole. You will now need to push your fabric through this hole, so everything will be right side out. Using a turner tool, you can poke at the bottom corners carefully to have a sharper edge. Otherwise, you corners will be rounded. I know people who have used various objects to help push out corners, if you do not have this tool. Your options to close the hole are to slip stitch or sew the hole shut with a sewing machine. This will depend on your skill and the look you want. I am terrible at slip stitching, so I mostly use the machine because it is fast. My bags were done using the machine. Happy sewing! xx nancy Find me elsewhere: Instagram and Facebook Check out my book!
Amy Sheppard, from Cornwall, has launched her 30 Days To Love Cooking challenge, to inspire reluctant cooks and others who feel stuck in a rut when it comes to rustling up meals.
Lorna Cooper, 41, of Paisley, makes fake and very cheap versions of takeaways - some cost less than £1 a head to make, including her kebab shop-style chicken kebabs.
Thanks to her cost-cutting measures, which see her save up to £600 per month, Bridie Wilkins, 23, from London, has checked into dozens of luxury resorts in 19 countries.
Rowena Wood, 28, from Uckfield in East Sussex, began meal prepping when she was spurred on by the desire to drop the pounds she gained after having Max and Millie, who are now four.
A MUM has revealed how she overhauled her grubby old stairs for just £10 with some Poundland and B&M bargains. Thrifty Claire Jackson, 40, from Kent, gave her staircase a makeover on a ti…
Homemade gifts show that you care. They are really thoughtful and you get to control what goes in them and how sustainable they are.
A new energy price cap means the cost of electricity and gas will fall from 1 July.
Reginald Smith and his wife have for the past nine months been tracing the litter of pensions he has left behind during his busy career.
A SINGLE mum-of-four revealed how she manged to transform her run-down council house. When the family first moved in they all had to sleep in the same room because the house way so out of shape, bu…
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Natasha Whitley, from Bournemouth, Dorset, decided to travel to the Maldives and stayed on the local islands, which meant she was able to book a room overlooking the ocean for £25 a night.
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IT’S all too easy to spend money with your smartphone, but Victoria Williams found it can be just as good at helping save cash. The 40-year-old, who lives in London, has managed to put aside …
Natasha Whitley, from Bournemouth, Dorset, decided to travel to the Maldives and stayed on the local islands, which meant she was able to book a room overlooking the ocean for £25 a night.
Big supermarket trollies on the decline, while vegetarian prepared meals, juniper berries and Sicilian wine are on the rise
Mother-of-three Aimee Moore, 42, from Scarborough has saved her family £48,000 thanks to her love of couponing and was able to give up her job within six months to focus on her children.
The art of living free from the oppression of the economy and not paying for things…
Thrifty Ilona Richards shares 40 top tips for hard-up families and promises we'll enjoy seeing the cash build up in our bank accounts
The first £326 of the UK’s cost-of-living aid will start hitting bank accounts from Thursday as the government steps ups efforts to help households cope with soaring energy bills.
Natasha Whitley, from Bournemouth, Dorset, decided to travel to the Maldives and stayed on the local islands, which meant she was able to book a room overlooking the ocean for £25 a night.
