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ladymoose

Oct 17th 2007 3:54 am

Re: Tips on Frugality

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Originally Posted by Alvic (Post 5436468)

My OH wants to know what a PC bank account and PC credit card are?

President's Choice - a part of the Superstore chain... we're already onto this one - forms are in progress...

Beebop

Oct 17th 2007 3:55 am

Re: Tips on Frugality

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Originally Posted by Alvic (Post 5436468)

My OH wants to know what a PC bank account and PC credit card are?

http://www.pcfinancial.ca/

Souvenir

Oct 17th 2007 3:58 am

Re: Tips on Frugality

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Originally Posted by ladymoose (Post 5436427)

I used to layer marmite then peanut butter on toast - anyone else do this? :ohmy:

Oh yes. And I've never been pregnant.

Steve_P

Oct 17th 2007 4:03 am

Re: Tips on Frugality

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Originally Posted by TownieGirl (Post 5434210)

And subscribe to www.moneysavingexpert.com

The site is UK based but the Old Style forum has fantastic tips on absolutely everything, it is fab :)

Also subscribe to Red Flag Deals.com

But do be careful you can get caught up in "spending money to save money that you don't got".;)

Sorry about that I gave the link to the Hot Deals Forum here is the one to the home page.

ladymoose

Oct 17th 2007 4:06 am

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Originally Posted by Souvenir (Post 5436515)

Oh yes. And I've never been pregnant.

Wow - first person ever who's confessed :thumbsup: - now I'm worried though that it wasn't a hormone craving thing :blink: maybe I'll just pop some toast on .... :)

ladymoose

Oct 17th 2007 4:09 am

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Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 5436534)

Also subscribe to Red Flag Deals.com

But do be careful you can get caught up in "spending money to save money that you don't got".;)

Thanks Steve - that's a good site I didn't know about, I'll keep an eye on it - I'd better not let hubby see it though ;)

iaink

Oct 17th 2007 4:31 am

Re: Tips on Frugality

Best tip, but perhaps not convenient for all, is to marry a woman of dutch extraction....they make yorkshire folk seem positively wasteful!

Yoong

Oct 17th 2007 5:00 am

Re: Tips on Frugality

Go off cable tv,try a few brand of antennas and see which one gives
the best reception. The stores allow you to try out and refund if
not satisfactory.I tried about 6-7 antennas until I found the right
one from London Drugs.
DVDs and videos are available at the libraries.
I got 3 stations that are crystal clear and the other
3 need some adjusting and the images are just ok.
I received a lot of frugal tips from many books and my favourite
is the Tightwad Complete Gazette by Amy Dacyczn.

Learn to do minor home repairs, I used to go to Home Depot
and attend their free home repairs shows.Get to know like
minded people who like DIY and help each other.

Hope that helps,
Yoong

Piff Poff

Oct 17th 2007 5:02 am

Re: Tips on Frugality

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Originally Posted by daft batty (Post 5434460)

Do you think if you diluted marmite and then sprayed it on some plain crisps that would have the same taste as walkers marmite crisps?? I may try it.

When I was young, very young, my favourite way to spend my 6d pocket money was on a 4d packet of oxo crisps and a 2d packet of peanuts, then I mixed the two together and it was just wonderful. Why cant you get oxo crisps anymore?? :mad:

You have just made me laugh - thanks.

Me and my sister used to eat OXO cubes when we were little, then they made them easy crumble and it's just not the same.

Edna Bucket

Oct 17th 2007 5:11 am

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Originally Posted by iaink (Post 5436600)

Best tip, but perhaps not convenient for all, is to marry a woman of dutch extraction....they make yorkshire folk seem positively wasteful!

I always wondered why they wear wooden clogs :rofl:

iaink

Oct 17th 2007 5:16 am

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Originally Posted by Edna Bucket (Post 5436682)

I always wondered why they wear wooden clogs :rofl:

Usually its to kick the arse of people who come up with inaccurate stereotypes...go figure:D

Edna Bucket

Oct 17th 2007 5:23 am

Re: Tips on Frugality

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Originally Posted by iaink (Post 5436695)

Usually its to kick the arse of people who come up with inaccurate stereotypes...go figure:D

Hope she hadn't sharpened up the pointed toes :blink:

daft batty

Oct 17th 2007 5:26 am

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Originally Posted by Edna Bucket (Post 5436726)

Hope she hadn't sharpened up the pointed toes :blink:

THeres a Dutch shop in peterborough sells wooden clogs if you need any;)

and chocolate sprinkles.....................

Edna Bucket

Oct 17th 2007 5:32 am

Re: Tips on Frugality

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Originally Posted by daft batty (Post 5436740)

THeres a Dutch shop in peterborough sells wooden clogs if you need any;)

They're no good for me I like sneaking up on people :rofl:

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Originally Posted by daft batty (Post 5436740)

and chocolate sprinkles.....................

mmmmmmm :thumbup:yummy

iaink

Oct 17th 2007 5:33 am

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Originally Posted by daft batty (Post 5436740)

and chocolate sprinkles.....................

Hagelslag (chocolate hail)...its for sandwiches if my OH is to be trusted. And you thought marmite and peanut butter was a bit odd:)

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