Quail, phessie, hare, rabbit, rat, doc 
If they ate whole prey they’d never be on weight to fly lol but yes theres casting material in all feed.
When I shampoo and condition my hair I find i use more than needed as its normally a thick concentrate so save your last bottle empty half in to each and top up with water… 2 for the price of one… you will find it last so much longer.
Same as above for many cleaning fluids
Turn off all those items that are on standby… its not hard to get up and turn it on when you need it…
Bake your own cakes (and maybe one for the neigbour to swap) cheaper and taste better than brought.
Split plants put one back in the garden make a plant table out side and sell the other …Plus sell extra veg fruit from the garden. I have a friend who makes 20pounds aday this way. If you have chickens sell the extra eggs.
When buying ingrediants for a lasg or stew etc… dont buy for one or two persons but 6 or eight. put the rest in individal portions in the freezer for another day. As you will find buying bigger packs are cheaper the super markets like to rip the single person off…
I do swaps with my neighbours in return for salad I give my neigbour in the summer he gives me potatoes in the winter.
Another neighbour leaves his tractor in a barn in my field for this he gives me wild boar rabbits and deer when he goes hunting.
Go hunting while walking for musrooms and wild herbs.
Do a car boot at least every 3 months sell all that rubbish thats been in the attic /garage for ever, get all those flipping ordements people buy you out !!!
Put a sign in the post office to baby sit or dog walk…
I totally understand you Sandy … I take my lunch to the beach or the mountains and share with my dogs , much better than listning to screaming kids and bickering couples on holiday , plus I eating much nicer and cheaper food.
Frugel living isnt about not having treats its about not falling into the hands of all the people in cafes supermarkets who are trying to rip you off price wise. It makes you feel good about your self.
I also feed my dogs a good quality food as its better for them. Also it works out cheaper as it has less rubbish in so the animal needs to eat less to be full.and healthy so although it cost more to buy it last longer as you need less like fairy washing up liquid !!;0) The result then is less pooing for you to pick up.
Wonderful tips nobaggage.
I often find those press-down dispensers of liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner, all dispense too much so watering them down is a good idea.
You’re right about cakes tasting better when someone else has baked it.
I don’t have chickens but lots of people in the village do and I find buying their eggs so much cheaper and so much nicer.
I am going to take your advice and do a boot sale over the next couple of weeks. I reckon I could easily make £50 if not more, I’ve got so much stuff that I need to offload.
thanks
Sandy
I also find that feeding my dog good quality food saves on heating the room as I am not up and down opening the window - if you get my drift. PONG!
Ah but if you invest in a peg you could just let the dog heat the room !! ;0)
When making pesto sauce dont buy expensive pine nuts… cheap peanuts work just as well.
It would still make your eyes water though!
I love pesto sauce, never thought of using different nuts, there’s no reason why pine nuts have to be used and they really are very expensive nowadays.
Also swap basil for corriander if you like it …
Plus make your own flavoured oils instead of buying them
Nobaggage said :—Do a car boot at least every 3 months sell all that rubbish thats been in the attic /garage for ever, get all those flipping ordements people buy you out !!!
Put a sign in the post office to baby sit or dog walk…
In that case I would have to go out and buy a car.
On what I am reading we eat more frugally than most,we use the bus pass which means travel is free, I get all my exercise at the gym, because I volunteered to assist instructors at the gym.
I eat for my heart, all measured amounts, except when we go on holiday when we let our hair down, also at family party celebrations.
My wife cuts my hair, which is a good save, our heating is not used when not needed, we put a jumper on if it begins to go cooler.
But we don’t penny pinch, if we need anything we buy it, no need to save for it.
I suppose it is to do with our upbringing, having had nothing during the war when we were bombed out, and dad getting killed during the war.
When having a whole roast chicken dont throw the carcass away , boil it up untill all the flesh falls off the bones , discard the bones and wizz with blender to make a good chicken stock or base for chicken soup or just a nice sauce for the dogs biscuits… it freezes well and makes a good pick me up for unwell animals who are off their food.
A friend gave me this recipe years ago for a cleaner that does everything:
1 litre water
200ml vinegar
40ml detergent
40ml eucalyptus oil
2 dessertspoons washing soda (Lectric, found in washing powder aisle, usually on top shelf because cheap)
Mix all ingredients together and it’s ready to use. Use 60ml in warm water to wash floors. Fill a spray bottle and use to clean tables, benches and bathroom. It cleans and polishes everything, including windows and stainless steel.
I guess that I do live frugally purely because at this age I don’t really need things but I refuse to scrimp and save if I want something I buy it.
The problem is that because I don’t really need anything my savings keep going up which is not a desirable state of affairs either so I travel a lot. Malaysia (again) and Cambodia for a month in April/May. Suggestions for where to go in winter welcome
If I was a vegetarian I would starve I like the blood and veins to sink my teeth into…
Many thanks Hazel - I shall give that a try. I’ve been using washing liquid (for clothes, not dishes) and disinfectant (sometiimes bleach if a lot of mud has been trodden in) but that’s pricey so I shall give your recommendation a go! Any hint about how much of those things to put into the water please.
Pleased a suggestion or two was of use Baxter. Donation is a good thing to do but if you need to earn a bit of extra income or new clothes, it’s not going to help much. I hope the idea works and you are right to beware of car boot sellers or second-hand dealers - not quite the target people are they!
Ouch!
Taking the discussion back to feeding dogs: my youngest dog (due to my thigh damage and not able to go on the vigorous walks we used to) started to put on weight. I mentioned this to the vet and asked her if it would do any harm putting him on one of my favourite meals of rice, eggs and peas cooked in stock. She said it would healthier for him than most prepared dog foods (including the dried food) so I did and he loves it. I also give my two dogs some of the slices of vegetables when I’m preparing them and they love those too (especially swede and broccoli stems for some reason). It’s not being wasteful giving them those things as I live in a farming community and vegetables bought from local farms are incredibly cheap.
I would love my Loki to slim down but it is her meds that is the cause as all she gets is half a cup of kibble with half a chicken cooked breast mashed up in it, mornings and evenings. I may try that for her, Ben Varney! Thanks for sharing:) Loki is 45.5 k but is not flabby and she does have loads of energy - in between sleeping (the pheno makes her tired!)
I get lots of free things on line we have we have no pets to feed i go to the thrift shops love looking there we would never turn the heat down or not put the ac on its not a option living in Canada
What an extraordinary thread this has been - amazing tips and exchange of ideas.
I am not yet retired and have only been able to secure two-days per week paid work so my income has decreased quite dramatically but on the plus side my mortgage is low along with my needs I guess.
I really like those that have decided that frugal living isn’t for them having brought up children and worked hard all their lives have decided to indulge themselves and yet have nevertheless joined in the thread.
I am most definitely going to write out some of the tips in my notebook and try them out.
Just one other thing - I’ve started cycling and using the local bus! I am 53 and don’t qualify for my bus pass (and state pension) until I’m 67!!! Prior to starting to cycle I was able to get a place on “getting back on the bike for women over 50s” with my local leisure centre I can highly recommend the course it really helped with my confidence and I think it was about £15 for a 4 week weekend course. .