Living the Frugal Life (Semi-lighthearted) ?

With regard to toothpaste (and other cosmetic tubes, I have found that these little items an absolute godsend in ensuring I use every last bit,
.CORNERIA 2pcs Toothpaste Tube Squeezer Plus with Long Size 2.8IN - Premium ABS Plastic & Silicone pad Toothpaste Squeezer Rollers Even Tube Cosmetics, Tube Ketchup etc

“When we open champagne I have a glass ready to catch the first drops of fizz that explode out of the bottle.”

I’ll admit Sago that I’ve licked the work top if it’s been a particularly lively opening…?‍♀️

MawtheMerrier

I try to repurpose the butler once he is past his sell-by.
He can make a useful doorstop.

Tee hee ? any particular bit of him, Maw….?

Thank you, Maw and annsixty. You can rely on Gransnet for helpful household hints.

Make the staff work longer hours I say.
Midnight until 5am is enough rest for anyone.
They can then double up duties and halve the number needed.
I shall start to cut down on supper or dinner parties ,maybe 4 a week instead of 6.
The cook can then start baking things I can send the butler and a footman to sell these in the market.
The gardener can also join this little enterprise, growing extra produce to sell.
I may allow them all a penny in the pound for themselves out of what they sell.
Won’t want to spoil them though.

I save the paper of blocks of butter are wrapped in to butter cooking dishes.
cut brillo pads in two and it sharpens the scissors at the same time.
I've bought what looks like shower caps to cover things in the fridge wash and use again instead of cling film

use a quicker programme on the dishwasher.
Then all the money I have saved I spend on clothes and shoes.!!!.

I think make up is the last thing I would cut back on. I’m so vain I put slap on to greet the Tesco delivery man.

I have put bags over the hot taps, to remind DH not to use it unless he actually needs hot water and is prepared to wait for it to come through the pipes. There's no point paying to just heat the pipe between heater and tap!

Now beat this one for stingy 'careful', if you can: I reuse the plastic-coated metal bag ties that used to be in with every new pack of plastic bags. I reckon I have enough to see me out, as there are dozens in the kitchen drawer, but I just keep re-using the same one or two

I try to repurpose the butler once he is past his sell-by.
He can make a useful doorstop.

Sago, have you any tips on how to reduce the costs of household staff?

Make up makes me feel good-reason enough for using it.
I’m thinking of cutting down on the showers and deodorant though.
Anyone fancy a meet-up?

Hithere. Make up is, and always has been, a necessity for me. Ok I wouldn't die without it. When I was young, make up was fun. Now I use it to hide a multitude of sins and to help with my already very low self esteem.

When we open champagne I have a glass ready to catch the first drops of fizz that explode out of the bottle.
We will lower the temperature on the pool now we are set for a heatwave.
Oysters not in season until next month so that’s a big saving.
From next Friday we can shoot our grouse on the moor so the “Glorious Twelth” will bring some savings too.
It’s all a blessing really Cowes,Henley and Glyndebourne cost us a fortune this year and the Bentley is not a hybrid.

Ladies, let me ask you- why use makeup?

It is a very unnecessary item for daily life- based on superfluous beauty standards

This is a great thread I always thought there should be a tips and life hack thread on the forum.
I love the soap one I remember piling bits of soap onto a new soap it brought back memories.

Poundland lipsticks are great too Meryl.

Kate1949

I use a Maybelline foundation in a glass bottle with a pump action dispenser. When it is no longer pumping any out, I prise the top off with a knife and get many more applications!

Same with my Clinique moisturiser. So annoying that the design means most people waste large amounts.

I now use a short wash programme at 30C for every day wear- and hardly ever use a dryer.

I have also recycled my OH. Both of us were widowed. By living together we save a huge amount in council tax and utilities. I have a live in handyman and he has a live in housekeeper.

MawtheMerrier

To save water I have compiled a list of “nice young men”,” with whom to share bathing.

And also to save water, brushing my teeth with chilled white wine.

What about bathing in assess milk??
That's my tip for saving water

A calculator here

www.eocalc.com/enter-your-own-blend/

I use half the usual amount of things like shampoo, conditioner and detergent. If it is insufficient (and it rarely is) I simply add a little more.
I started doing that many many years ago to cut down on pollution and must have saved a considerable amount of money as well as helping the environment.

Nanna8

Watch out what essential oil and which concentration you use, not all of them are ok to use in cosmetic products

For example - cinnamon is a no no
Peppermint - very small concentrations

Oh, MawtheMerrier- such brilliant ideas!

I use primark foundation and Poundland blusher. They’re both flipping good.

I ask for things on Freecycle. So far I’ve received some very nice plants including some for the pond. Also a concrete garden pond and big rockery stones. I love getting something for nothing and enjoy giving things away too.