[Pyramid*]

Living alone with one salary and a mortgage, although on a 'good enough' salary - I still like to keep an eye on the pennies - to allow me the luxuries - which means little tips to save money.

What do you do to save on the cost of things?

A few of mine are:-

• DVDS - always Ebay, 99p deals using a sniper account.

• Always making my own soup - cheap, lots and can be frozen.

• January sales for next years Xmas cards, decorations and candles.

• Using a lip brush when the lippy seems finished.....you can get weeks and weeks of lipstick from a supposedly 'finished' lipstick.

• Use BOGOF deals for items you won't actually waste: (toilet rolls, household cleaners, shampoos etc).

• Never buying any body or facial products unless there is a special offer (facial wipes, cleaning scrubs etc)

• Windowlene: always pour half into empty bottle and top up with water - lasts twice as long and is a lot easier to use/remove when it's not so thick.

• Never buying tobacco here: I go on hol twice a year and stock up my tobacco supplies abroad. Even with prices rising abroad - I still benefit.

What money saving tips do you have?