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Tania

Joined: 07 Nov 2012
Posts: 95
Location: Dorset

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 12 1:57 pm Post subject: Saving Money and Freebies

Someone mentioned on another thread saving money ideas but probably a bit old to add to.

I am moving down to Dorset in a few months permantly and for the first year not sure how much I will earn - starting a B&B and raising a few animals so have been saving like mad to at least cover the first year - so every freebie or money saving tip is welcome - here are a few I have signed up to

If you want to save money sign up to some of these sites:

https://www.magicfreebiesuk.co.uk/
www.moneysavingexpert.com/

Free Samples:
https://twinings.co.uk/teas?tab=free-samples#free-samples
https://www.cafedirect.co.uk/smallstory/#

Earning money

https://www.valuedopinions.co.uk/

Also log onto your water company and they should have a freebie area where you can get free things to help save water - anyone living in the Thames Water area - it is well worth doing as they seem to give a fair bit away.

I love seeds and to help pay for them I grow a few extra and either sell them on at Bootsales or outside the house - worth bringing them in at night as have had a few go mising in the past!

Now please add yours!
More money needs to be saved

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 12 1:58 pm Post subject:
Anything you buy online, buy through Quidco. They take the first �5, after that, it's all yours. I get no spam, no grief, no hassle, and a monthly cheque for up to �100, FOC. Only a good idea if you're going to buy these things already. I book all my hotels and flights for work through them.

Katieowl

Joined: 01 Jun 2006
Posts: 4317
Location: West Wales

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 12 9:16 pm Post subject:

Hi Tania...another B&B'er here. Business has been very quiet this year, so we need to do lots of money saving!

One thing I would say is to sign up to any trade suppliers near you, Bookers etc. because from time to time you get a great bargain, but do not assume them to be the cheapest (hardly ever cheaper than the supermarket) except for Loo Paper and the occasional huge washing powder for a tenner. We've benefited more personally from my cards, as we've discovered that both our local(ish) trade suppliers have a reduced section, so being able to eat a bit more cheaply is a result!!! We are currently working our way through a massive salami that had 'hit' it's date.

Moneysaving expert is a great resource. Do you ever wander over to the Old Style forum?

Kate

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Joined: 30 Dec 2006
Posts: 11622
Location: truro

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 12 9:24 pm Post subject:
approved foods?

Katieowl

Joined: 01 Jun 2006
Posts: 4317
Location: West Wales

Posted: Sat Nov 10, 12 8:39 am Post subject:
Oh YES Approved Foods. They are brill. Kate

Tania

Joined: 07 Nov 2012
Posts: 95
Location: Dorset

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 12 1:26 pm Post subject:

Katieowl wrote:

Hello Kate!

I am only just setting up the B&B still partly living in London - full time next March when hopefully completely set up!
Any tips will be gratefully recieved and especially any tricks of the trade.

What kind of trade suppliers do you use - would be great to sign up to any that may give some discount - as the saying goes - every little helps!
Am hoping to have pigs next year so that should help cut out buying sausages / bacon for the end of the year.

Last projects for me is a cheap wood burner and kitchen - so if any one has any tips - please add them in or email!
And need to buy a large freeze so I can buy up anything on offer and freeze them

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Joined: 30 Dec 2006
Posts: 11622
Location: truro

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 12 2:12 pm Post subject:

Katieowl wrote:

Oh YES Approved Foods. They are brill.

Kate

i' ve been told about a few other places that are similar, but approved foods are the only one i've tried.

wholesalers for bulk orders on other things can be good as well. when i run out of some of the beans and stuff i have atm, I've found a wholefood wholesaler in truro that i can get to easily.

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46408
Location: yes

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 12 4:43 pm Post subject:
get repairable rather than disposable with a lot of things is good

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