Energy saving light bulbs
In most UK households, lighting accounts for around 15% of the entire electricity bill! By switching to energy saving light bulbs you can cut your energy wastage by three quarters, saving up to £9 a year per light bulb according to www.thisismoney.co.uk
Car share
Do you know someone at work who lives close to you? Drivers could halve their motoring costs by getting involved in car sharing with a neighbour, friend or colleague.
Take a packed lunch to work
Are you spending £5 a day on lunch? If so that equates to £1,300 a year. Why not nip down to your local Costcutter and for under £5 you could buy a loaf of bread, some sandwich filler and a crisps multi-pack to use for the full week ahead!
Alternative cleaning products
Try using a vinegar/water combination for cleaning surfaces such as glass that you want to be smear free. Instead of using expensive cream cleaners use a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda on a damp cloth. Also cheap cola can be used instead of conventional cleaners, to remove stubborn limescale marks from your toilet at a fraction of the price.
Freesat /digital TV
Are you spending huge sums of money on satellite TV contracts? Sit down and analyse which channels you watch. Are there cheaper packages available? Now with Freesat and digital TV being widely available you can still enjoy great choice without the extra expense that satellite can bring.
Recycle your mobile phone
Many people have unwanted old phones that are just picking up dust. There are now several companies who will buy these phones off you for recycling. Check out how much your old phone is worth because some can raise up to £100 or more, so you may get a pleasant surprise.
Buy own label products
Check out Costcutter’s range of own label products. They’re a great way to save extra pounds without compromising on quality!
Fruit juicing
To get that little bit extra juice out of lemons or other citrus fruits, use your hands to roll the fruit back and forth on the worktop surface before squeezing. You’ll find you get loads more juice than usual.
Grow your own veg
If you have the space available then why not show your green fingered side and get 'back to the land'!
And of course, visit your local Costcutter!
Get yourself down to your local Costcutter store to check out our latest promotional offers. Save money on petrol and get some exercise at the same time by walking to your local shop rather than going in the car!