Daily Living
Long live cheap shower gel
For the past two years, we have tried to live as frugally as possible. Some people might think we’re absolutely crazy in our thriftiness, but it has served us well. Recently, I reflected that one of the things we have saved money on is shower gel. Yes, shower gel. I know some would laugh about [...]
Can you survive on Jobseeker’s Allowance
I was watching the diary of a young woman trying to live on her Jobseeker’s Allowance. She explained what her outgoings were and how the allowance was not enough to pay for everything. In fact, at the end of the week, she did not have any money to buy food. I’m surprised her rent was [...]
More ways to save water
Water is becoming a scarce commodity as more people are using more water. As it becomes more scarce and usage continues to rise, the cost of water increases. Although there are simple ways to save water, we find that it is not enough. So, we have gone back to the old days of saving water, [...]
Rationing to combat recession
During the war years and the depression, many families learned how to be thrifty. Of course, the government helped by creating a rationing system. Because of the growing recession, some people have advocated that we institute some form of rationing. I think it might be a good idea, as it will also teach young children [...]
The frugal mind
Having been forced to live on a limited budget, we have learned many ways to cut back on spending. We may not be able to save, but at least we are limiting our outgoing expenses. Gone are the days that we would have a “shopping spree”. Not that we were ever big spenders, but there [...]
Save money or save economy?
It is difficult, as the recession worsens, to find further ways of economising. It is not enough to simply spend less and waste less. Also, It is harder for people to save because interest rates have dropped to practically nothing. So, there is less money, which drives people to want to spend less. However, this [...]
Easy money-saving tips
There are many small ways to cut back on your spending. Here are a few examples: 1. The times are hectic. You are running here, there, everywhere. But all this running around really hurts your fuel budget. Organise your daily routines so that you minimise your driving. Not only will it save you money on [...]