I try and watch my power usage. I walk as much as I can. I also shop at farmers markets and buy things on bulk when on special. I’ve started my own veggie garden, hopefully that will help too

Who doesn’t hate bills? Some great tips here. Thanks ladies!

I pay $50 per bill each week.. We have Gas, Elec, Water, Radio Rentals, Phone & Net! This is just so we stay in front! I wish we could pay much less, but with 6 of us in this household (my husband, myself & 4 children) – it would mean we’d most likely fall behind. Our rent is $320 per week. I write our meals for the week, then do a shopping list, then search around ‘online’ for where the specials OF THOSE certain products I need are, and then go shopping, getting only what I need.

So having a strict budget, is a must otherwise we just wouldn’t get anywhere, do anything, or keep our heads above water..

Good question and helpful answers from Mom’s. Will use some of these tips too.

There have been some really great tips added! Thanks ladies.

I have a detailed budget and have a limited amount for groceries budget but delicious meals. With 3 kids (1 boy and 1 teenager and a grazer little girl) amazing how far i can make food go. Plus with 2 gluten free people in the house groceries are expensive.

I have a amazing budget where all the bills get paid and I have very little “joy” money lay by is a great option to get things you want eventually

Lots of great tips, I’ll be off work & we will be having to learn to live off one income once baby comes

I shop around on absolutely everything! Whether is groceries, bills or clothes/toys. Always do your homework and never get talked into anything by fast talking salesmen!

I always try to never pay full price for anything, always shopping around for the best deals.

I shop around every year on my insurance. Often save heaps!

Thanks ladies there are some great ideas here that I think I will take on board added to the things I already do.

I do this too pay bills off weekly, buy meat In bulk and break it up and put it I. The freezer

Im seeing a lot of great ideas here, which I will try and heed. I am just so used to using the dryer if needed or putting the heater on, or jumping in the car whenever I have to. While these things are easy for me to use, they are not environmentally friendly or good for the bank account. I am going to go set myself some goals!! Thanks heaps!

yeap bills are horrible but you are on the right track, bulk buying and putting some a side for extras is a great idea

some great ideas here, if you can put aside a small amount each week for unexpected bills etc, this gives you a buffer. Shop for specials, if you can afford to, buy extra if it is a good special and you use the item regularly. End of season sales are good for buying children’s clothes in the next size.

I do something similar, in payoff bills weekly, by bulk meat and split it up and go to market garden veg shops to get fresher cheaper veg

We use a off set account and only pay bills out of that. Money sits there against our mortgage reducing the interest until needed. Also I try and shop once a week at one shop so there is less travel and less temptation.

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  • • mom57506 replied
    • 14 Aug 2014 , 8:27 pm

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  I have heaps of accounts to pay my bills

Budget. Pay allocated amount to each bill each pay/month. Shop for specials. Buy in bulk.

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  • • mom57506 replied
    • 15 Aug 2014 , 8:05 pm

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  Yep that’s wat I do

It’s all about saving some $$$ where ever you can. Often this means shopping around to get the best deals avail on your utilities etc – better in my pocket than theirs. We have both Costco & Aldi opening up in SA soon & I can’t wait. Lets see if I can actually save some $$ on my shopping!