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60 money saving tips and ideas by Familydealscard

Use our 60 money saving tips to help you save money. Rising costs of food, household bills and petrol has had an effect on families already. Families are now looking at how they can save,  change their spending habits and the way they shop. Our list suggests 60 money saving tips and ideas which can help families in our current economic state of rising costs. Save money for your family now!

1. Clear out the cupboards, loft, garage and sell your unwanted stuff on Ebay or a car boot sale.
2. Buy your fruit and vegetables from your local market. Traders can offer some good deals and its cheaper than buying them in the supermarket.
3. Buy food that’s in season it’s tastier and cheaper too.
4. Car share on your journeys to work and beyond.
5. Change your light bulbs and check with your local council some are giving away free energy saving light bulbs.
6. Buy kids toys and clothes at the nearly new shops. You can still kit them out in the latest designer gear only cheaper.
7. Insulate your home and ensure you don’t have any expensive central heating escaping through those floor boards.
8. Save money and energy make sure you use the right size saucepan on the correct hob.
9. Don’t fill the kettle all the way to the top. Just use what you need.
10. Have your 2 week Summer, Autumn or Easter  break at home. Check out our web site we have hotels that don’t charge for kids to stay.
11. Mail order is back! So order a free catalogue from Blooming Marvellous, Bright minds, Bump to 3, Jo Jo Maman Bebe, Just Childs play, Letter box and loads more including Littlewoods and travel brochures. Spread the costs for birthdays and this Christmas.
12. Change your life insurance you can save anything up to a £100 a year.
13. Change your hours at work, so you can travel off – peak on the train or bus after 9 am.
14. Check your mobile phone package and change to a cheaper tariff.
15. Write up and record a monthly shopping list. Make sure you write it out when your not hungry. So you don’t include loads of biscuits and crisps.
16. Get a water meter installed in your home and pay for what you actually consume. Estimates are a waste of money.
17. Swap your electric, gas and other household utilities. Visit www.moneysupermarket.com  and see if you can save! Or shop with E cashback  and receive £2.50 for joining and save up to 40% when you shop online.
18. Book your holiday online. Create your own package holiday for all your family needs. Visit the travel agent and compare prices. Great holiday deals, low deposits and free child places can be found at Butlins,  Going places, and Direct Holidays
19. Are you a new mum or do you have a baby? Sign up to the baby clubs and save loads, plus great freebies for you and your baby. Free baby nappies  and lots more!
20. Book your summer holidays early. Low deposits , low cost seats and fares are available if you book in advance.
21. Get on your bike! Cycle to work or walk it’s great for your health, bank balance and the planet.
22. Check to see if you are entitled to any benefits. Visit and see if you’re missing any extra income.
23. Sort out your debts and visit the citizens advice bureau for some information and advice. Be wary of contacting those debt finance companies, they only want to make more money from you.
24. Save money and give up smoking. It’s seriously bad for your health and now has never been a better time. There is loads of advice and support out there to help you quit. Visit your doctor for more information.
25. Eat in not out! Skip the restaurants and have a meal in with your friends and family. You never know they may return the gesture!
26. Cook one pot meals. Stew or rice with chicken is great one pot meal. Visit the library and get some recipe books.
27. Love watching movies well visit the library and hire some DVDs. A lot cheaper than buying them or from a rental shop. 
28. Start collecting all your pennies, dig deep and look in or under the sofa. You will be surprised at how much it all adds up to. Get paid for your opinions and start making money doing paid surveys. You can earn up to £5 a survey with Valued opinions.
29. Cancel your TV packages, you can only watch one channel at a time.
30. Grow your own vegetable patch. Great long terms benefits for all the family!
31. Rent out your spare room and make around £100 + a week.
32. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth!
33. Rent out your spare parking space.
34. If you travel by bus make sure you are buying the right ticket. Depending on where you live a return is cheaper than an all day saver or travel ticket.
35. Check out your council web site and see if they are offering free bus passes for children.
36. Wash your clothes at 30 degrees. Washing powders contain enzymes which are designed to clean your clothes, regardless of the washing temperature.
37. Purchase birthday and Christmas cards in the sales. Don’t pay full price for them.
38. Use bicarbonate of soda with lemon to clean your home. Much cheaper than those big brand house hold cleaning products.
39. Buy shop own products rather than named brands. They are just as good only cheaper.
40. Baby sitters are expensive. So why don’t you start your own baby sitting circle with a group of friends. This way you can save money and leave your kiddies with someone they know rather than a stranger!
41. Are you a mum to be? Why not consider breast feeding. It’s better for you and your baby, plus considerable cheaper than formula milk.
42. Going away on holiday? Forget fancy hotels consider house swapping instead.
43. Are you a budding writer or a undiscovered artist. Use your talent to create a second income and start a new business now!
44. The average family day out now costs over £100. Check our list of Free days out for all the family and save a few ££s. If you have some spare cash check out our 40 Places to go guide for under £40 for a family of 5. 

 

45. Prepare yourself a packed lunch for work instead of all those expensive pre packed lunches! You could save yourself £100+ a year.
46. Make some money and get your house or flat on TV. Submit it to the TV stations or magazines companies and get paid. They are always on the look out for great, interior designs,  locations to shoot drama programmes or films.
47. Stop buying disposable nappies. Save your planet and buy re usable nappies instead. They are cheaper and some councils are giving away re useable nappies starter packs for FREE!
48. Talk to your local shop keeper, hairdresser, boss, play centre  or nursery and get them to sign up to Familydealscard and advertise. We have free listings available in some areas. Give them our website details and get them to sign up so you can save ££s.
49. Buy your basics from discount supermarkets such as Lido, Netto and Aldi. Or try mysupermarket  compare prices and buy the cheapest.
50. Buy your weekly shop online. Many supermarkets offer discounts or free delivery to make  sure you keep coming back. At my supermarket you can save up to 20% off your shopping bill!
51. Stop buying newspapers you can read most of them online.
52. Don’t waste food use up all your left overs.
53. Visit the make up counters and ask for a free make over or samples before you part with you money.
54. Cook in bulk and freezer extra meals.
55. Turn off the TV, Radio and mobile phone charger. Don’t leave everything on standby.
56. Shrink your shopping bills and look out for special offers in the supermarket. Stock up if you can.
57. Buy cheaper different cuts of meat. You can get good prices for organic and free range.
58. Money saving tip number 60, follow your finances and analyse your out goings. Record your spending and other ways you can save money.
59. Get yourself another income, search for working jobs from home.
60. Swap clothes! It’s the new craze where yummy mummys are swapping outfits, to save money on new clothes.

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