Hi guys,
A little bit of a different post today.
Money Supermarket have asked bloggers to give them their tips on saving money as they are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the £1 coin! All you have to do is blog about 30 ways to save £1. You can read the full details here.
I actually really loved writing this post because I am quite a thrifty person I'd say! ;)
So here are my tips :)

1- Check out charity shops for great bargains and
some gorgeous gems!
2- Make E-bay your
best friend.
3-Amazon is my
favourite place to get books, hair tools and any other crafty items from. Usually half the
original price and they have great deals too!
4- Use sites
such as Freecycle to
trade items within your community for free!
5 -Carboot sales are
a firm favourite of mine. I recently bought 6 books for only £1. My favourite
place to be.
6- Create a
budget. Limit the amount of money you are to spend on food and other
necessities per month. Helps you stay organized too.
7- Create a
savings account. I love this because it's like tucking a little
money away and using it when you really need it!
8-If you buy a lot of
hair and beauty products (like me!) purchase from discounted stores ie. home
bargains, savers and bodycare.
9- Buy items such as
food in bulk. Always a big saving!
10- Look around for
discount or voucher codes. You're are bound to find one, if not two.
11-.Walk instead of taking your car or
public transport. Good for your health
and environment as well.
12- Switch
off unnecessary lights around the house. We still get told off for
doing that!
13- Switch off the central heating that is turned on 24/7 instead switch it on for half of the day or put it on the 'auto' setting.
14- If you have
clothing or any other items you have never used or don't use anymore, sell it
on sites like E-bay or even have a blog sale!
15- Freeze your food.
If you make a dish in a large quantity, how about freezing portions of it for later? If
you cook in a large quantity you save money on ingredients and gas.
16- Buy food items
from the shops' own brand such as Tesco value or ASDA's own.
They literally are the same as others but ALOT cheaper.
17- DIY. Need to dye
your hair or do your nails? Do it yourself as now there are so many products that tell you
exactly how to colour, ombre or highlight your hair rather
than spending alot of money at a salon.
18- Keep a water
bottle with you that you can re-fill. So many people spend so much on water
which I find ridiculous. I am literally always filling my
own bottle rather than purchasing one everyday.
19-Book train tickets
or any travel arrangements a month or two before as you'll
find a very inexpensive deal.
20- Use cashback
sites such Quidco.
21-Get your grocery
shopping done in the evening, preferably at 9 or even 10 as that's
when they reduce alot of products!
22- Make your own
lunch rather than buying from outside. This links in well with number 9 and 15.
23- Swap items with
friends and family. You get new items in a way!
24- Use Orange
Wednesdays from cinema days.
25- If you like to go
out on family days out to places like Alton Towers, use the 2 for 1 vouchers that
usually some out every year on the back of your cereal or washing
powder box!
26- Use your advantage cards. Collect points on your Boots or Superdrug Cards and later utilize them for a purchase.
27- Find dupes for makeup and skincare products. Usually a alot of saving but you get the same gorgeous thing!
28- Make the most of deals in shops. A lot of shops have great offers such as buy one get one free or 3 for 2. You can stock up on necessities such as bath products when half price offers are on.
29- The waiting game.
If you love something that has just been released and really want it
just wait . I usually end up getting half off this way.
30- Growing your own food can also be a money saver. I actually grow my own herbs such as sage, basil etc. (yes, I am like an old lady).
Hope you liked reading this!
Feel free to let me know of your money saving tips! :D
Hareem x
Good luck in the competition lovely :) xx
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