The savings we make here are not usually of the jaw-dropping kind. While hubby saved 15% off our car insurance renewal last week, with a phone call and a question, most savings here are of the small and simple kind. They are the little things that save a $ here or a $ there.
$2 for three little plants purchased from a school market.
(One plant at a nursery would cost more than $2 so three is what I consider a bargain!)
Homegrown tiny tomatoes for salads.
(I'm growing these in pots and they are fruiting well.)
A stale bread roll made into breadcrumbs.
(I froze these for later use.)
I purchased an "odd bunch" of pears.
(These are sold more cheaply because they are not quite "perfect".)
Free entertainment for a boy who loves flags!
(Perfect for when it's too hot to kick the footy at the park.)
$2 birthday cards from Big W.
(Given cards can cost upwards of $5each, I bought 5 and saved at least $15.)
I mended the pocket on my son's school shirt.
(This weekend, I have to mend his hat!!)
I added these half-price crackers to my stockpile.
(My son takes a little tub of these with cheese to school for a snack.)
While none of these little savings are particularly astounding, they all add up. What simple savings have you made lately?
Meg
You got some good bargains there. Its the little savings that all add up.
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for these types of savings, Cherie. I do think they add up! Meg:)
DeleteWe all love a bargain, we look for favourite products when they are on special. When you check prices over the years, the chance of getting huge discounts lower, but a small discount is always welcome.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to get a discount or to find a bargain, Marlene. I keep a close eye on grocery catalogues and occasionally there'll be a half-price special on something we use regularly. I'll buy lots of that product then and stash it away. Meg:)
DeleteGreat savings all round..you can get great Birthday Cards from The Reject Shop for $1 so I usually buy about 10 and have them in the drawer and they are nice ones too so check them out. My favourite rice crackers that we have been buying for the last year are $1.35 [normal price] from Woollies...."Woollies home brand multigrain brown rice crackers". I have found they have been amazing and cheap compared to the $2.00 + other rice crackers. Give them a try as they are great plain or with hummus or pesto. Jigsaws are great we were really into them about 5 years ago in a big way and it was great for the kids. My Mum and my sister do a Wazgij jigsaw which I don't do....the picture on the front is either the "before the event or after" I can't remember so you have to work out the picture from the actions on the box. Mum has about 15 of these jigsaws. Too hard to me...I need the picture to work it out. James did a Mt Everest 1000 piece one years ago and it was hard because it was mostly snow capped mountain..every snow piece looked the same but he finished it and naturally I have photos of the finished piece.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy. Thank you for letting me know about Reject Shop birthday cards; I've not looked for cards there before so will check them out. At half price, these rice crackers were $1.10 but we have had the Woolies brand you mentioned before too. I find packing up our own crackers and cheese a lot cheaper than those little store bought snack packs. We haven't tried a 1000 piece puzzle here before but can imagine they could be challenging. We sold lots of our son's easier puzzles, when he had outgrown them, at a local market and they went like hotcakes so I think they are a popular past time. Meg:)
DeleteNormally I mainly buy supermarket items when they are on special. A saving here, a saving there, it all adds up when you are on a budget. Well done, Meg.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chel. I check the supermarket catalogues online and will add something to my stockpile if it's a good discount and we use it regularly. Meg:)
DeleteNot really a bargain, but last Christmas I was given pots of flowering zinnias, celosia, petunias and marigolds. When they all eventually went to seed I saved it all and this year have enough plants of them all to give away - the gift that goes on giving.
ReplyDeleteOops, pressed too soon. I meant to say you should actually add up all of those little savings, I'm sure it would be quite satisfying.
ReplyDeleteSaving seed is such a great way to save money, Anne. Free plants! I've never thought of adding up all the little savings to get a $ amount. I probably should! Meg:)
DeleteI'm like you Meg, just saving little amounts here and there is my modus operandi. It's actually been on my radar to research electricity providers and possible switch, as I suspect we could do better, I must get onto that!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan/believer in "small things often" they really do add up, no matter what the project!
I think it's always worth asking the question to see if you can get a better deal on some of those larger expenses like car insurance or electricity. As I heard someone on the radio saying recently, it doesn't always pay to remain loyal to the one company/provider anymore. Meg:)
DeleteIt is so true that the little savings add up. My granny used to say look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves. I make savings by buying food in bulk, I order every three to four months and it feels like an awful lot to spend in one go but when we add up a years worth of groceries it has definitely saved us.
ReplyDeleteThat's a oft-used saying at our place too, except here it's "Look after the cents and the dollars will take care of themselves." My husband learnt it from his family. Very wise indeed! Meg:)
DeleteLove the card design its simple but really pretty 🌼
ReplyDeleteI thought it was very pretty too. I spent ages looking through the $2 cards and there were some lovely ones to choose from. I now have a little stash to choose from when birthdays roll around. Meg:)
DeleteI LOVE plant stalls, at schools, CWA, churches, etc. Always a good deal to be had. Plus I like supporting local enterprises. So I was squealing (silly, I know) when I read about your recent score. And drooling over them. What can I say? I like plants!
ReplyDeleteMy recent savings, came from finding an ergonomic office chair, on sale. Normally $220-$250, but I found it for $150. A lot of moula to fork out, but as a former secretary, I appreciate a good ergonomic chair, is essential. And When I can save up to $100 on one, even better!
I like plants too, Chris. I have a growing succulent collection so was happy to add to that as well as try another nasturtium in the garden. I have a yellow one but this one apparently has a red flower.
DeleteGreat deal on your chair. It's nice to find a bargain like that where you can save a lot of money.
Hope you are safe out where you are. MegXx
Every bit counts, Meg.
ReplyDeleteYour tomatoes look delicious.
This week I bought canned tomato, coconut milk, almond milk, and some chicken for stocking up. I have been collecting coupons , and saved 14.50 by using the coupons.
You made a good saving by using your coupons, Nil. I check the grocery catalogues online here to find specials. Meg:)
DeleteBeautiful tomatoes! And great idea for the bread crumbs!! Now I see how silly it is for me to buy bread crumbs! The pears look great to me.
ReplyDeleteWe shopped around for new car insurance last year and saved too! Andrea
Abdrea, I save a bag in the freezer where I stash bread crusts until I have enough to make into breadcrumbs. It means a little saving but also no waste. Meg:)
DeleteThose are great reminders, Meg. The little things really do add up over time. I Che k out books from the library instead of buying them. Your cherry tomatoes look so healthy and shiny.
ReplyDeleteBorrowing from the library is a great way to save, Stephanie. I do this regularly too. Yesterday, I saw a recipe book in a shop that I know I'd love but I left it there, rather than paying the $20+ for it, because I know it will be available in the library at some point. Meg:)
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