Frugal habits I’ve gained so far

This recent post by Kelly at Almost Frugal got me thinking about the frugal things I do……….so far; there’s still much to learn

• Line or air dry everything
• Don’t use the dishwasher – lowering electricity bill
• Use heating sparingly during winter – blankets and jumpers
• Use one light  {CFL} – one room
• Use oven to make 3 to 4  meals at a time
• Shower/cook in the dark (avoid using spotlights)
• Take short showers and don’t use the bath
• Put wet towels outside after shower to reduce washing
• Switch off electrical items at the plugs
• Use ¼ amount of washing powder
• Use vinegar/baking soda for all cleaning
• Take pack ups to work
• Don’t buy bottled water – use flasks
• Pay bills by direct debit to get discount
• Use a cash back credit card and pay off every month
• Don’t buy gadgets
• Don’t have a cell phone contract – use £2 max a month
• Maximise clubcard points
• Eat out with vouchers from clubcard points
• Get magazine subscriptions through tesco deals for free
• Save envelopes from mailing and reuse with a sticker
• Keep scrap paper and make into mini notebooks
• Menu plan
• Eat vegetarian at least 2 times a week/usually more
• Bulk buy loo rolls etc when on offer
• Use a price book
• Cook from scratch and don’t buy ready meals
• Bulk out meat with beans
• Cut hubby’s hair with clippers
• Use microfibre clothes instead of paper towels

There’s still major room for improvement, like using the library {more} and baking bread, but I’m getting there.

What other things would be on your list?

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