Money saving ideas - Real Mum story on MoM

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1. make your lunch for work every day
– or store a loaf of bread, butter and cheese at work.
– or store a box of cereal at work, there is always milk in the fridge

2. If you can walk or cycle to work, do it. A brisk session in the morning clears your head and is a great division between home and work. It allows you to think, problem solve, plan and mentally debrief – as well as exercise.

3. You never need to buy a book, magazine or newspaper. You can borrow all of these items free from your local library. My library uses Borrow Box app for which you need a library number to login.

4. Haircuts can be expensive. If you are open, brave and have time on your hands, a student can cut and colour you hair for a fraction of the price. They are supervised by an experienced hairdresser so you won’t be left in the hands of an apprentice.

5. Grocery shopping. If you are after fresh food, go to the market about 30-60 minutes before closing time and nab yourself some bargains.

Posted by deb_gs, 28th April 2015

19 Comments

- - mamavon said
  - 27 Apr 2016
    4:47 pm
Great tips. Always good to save money where we can. Thank you.

- - dannsbuild said
  - 14 Sep 2015
    9:54 pm
Yes There are some really great tips. Thank you.

- - lepumpkinhead said
  - 15 Jun 2015
    1:32 pm
These are some absolutely great tips. Thanks.

- - mom57522 said
  - 02 Jun 2015
    9:40 pm
I often look for mark down grocery items.

- - Jack said
  - 30 Apr 2015
    6:58 pm
Great ideas. I try to keep my lunch under $4 at this moment.

- - nadine_hill said
  - 30 Apr 2015
    12:57 pm
I haven’t been to a hairdresser in over 10 years and have saved a fortune!

- - jenniw said
  - 29 Apr 2015
    9:37 pm
although I do many of these I’ve never thought about the time they start to reduce prices at markets

- - ralu said
  - 29 Apr 2015
    8:47 pm
I usually make lunch boxes for the whole family.

- - BellaB said
  - 29 Apr 2015
    4:53 pm
And if you do buy magazines, share them with friends.

- - mom90758 said
  - 29 Apr 2015
    1:46 pm
I don’t drive, so I walk everywhere or use public transport. I always prepare lunch for me, my hubby and my daughter. I bought CreaClip and cut my hair by myself!
https://www.youtube.com/user/creaclip
- mom93821 replied
  
  30 Apr 2015 , 5:50 am
  Cutting hair at home is definitely a huge saving and skills develop overtime too.
  - mom90758 replied
    
    30 Apr 2015 , 12:36 pm
    
    That’s true! With my daughter it’s easier because she’s got long straight hair, while my hair is layered and short so, in particular in the back, I don’t do such a great job! But once a year I can go to the hair dresser so he can adjust my mess!
- - mom93821 said
  - 29 Apr 2015
    7:10 am
I also keep snacks and drinks in the car as it stops the “I am hungry and thirsty” requests for food when out.
- deb_gs replied
  
  01 May 2015 , 12:19 pm
  I like the idea of keeping snacks and drinks in the car for children. Top idea.
- - mummydiva said
  - 29 Apr 2015
    12:01 am
I always have a loaf of bread in the freezer at work if I don’t feel like making my lunch at home.

- - gemms said
  - 28 Apr 2015
    10:50 pm
Great ideas, number 1 has saved me heaps for those forgetful days when I’ve left lunch on the kitchen bench

- - zeelah said
  - 28 Apr 2015
    10:09 pm
Some great ideas. Thanks.

- - smiles said
  - 28 Apr 2015
    8:31 pm
Some great ideas here. We have a houseful of boys so I do all haircuts with haircutting kit we bought quite a while ago. This saves us quite a bit as the boys hair grows so quickly.

- - mom93821 said
  - 28 Apr 2015
    8:09 pm
These are all good tips and good for budgets.