http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:19:09 GMT 10 http://www.mumsmoneytips.com/images/forum/logo.gif http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/feed/? http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/christmas-saving-tips-ideas-f12/homemade-christmas-sweets-treats-t16.htm Admin Cardamom and white chocolate truffles Ingredients seeds from 4 cardamom pods 175g good quality white chocolate, broken into small pieces 25g unsalted Butter 200ml whipping cream 50g icing sugar Method 1. Crush cardamom seeds into fine powder in a pestle and mortar. 2. Add cardamom powder into large bowl with the chocolate and butter. 3. Heat the cream in a saucepan until it is just boiling and instantly pour over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate ... Christmas Saving Tips & Ideas Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:19:09 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/christmas-saving-tips-ideas-f12/homemade-christmas-sweets-treats-t16.htm#16 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/christmas-saving-tips-ideas-f12/homemade-christmas-sweets-treats-t16.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/christmas-saving-tips-ideas-f12/make-your-own-christmas-hampers-fun-treats-for-all-t15.htm Admin Every Christmas I end up blowing my budget and buy things for people they will either never use or will recycle (so in essence I am buying a present for someone I probably don't know). This year I have decided to make my own hampers and fill them with treats tailored to each persons personality and tastes. My father in law is a huge fish lover, so his basket will have things like a funky lemon squeezer, lobster bisque, some potted shrimp, crab claw crackers, white wine etc. I ... Christmas Saving Tips & Ideas Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:17:46 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/christmas-saving-tips-ideas-f12/make-your-own-christmas-hampers-fun-treats-for-all-t15.htm#15 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/christmas-saving-tips-ideas-f12/make-your-own-christmas-hampers-fun-treats-for-all-t15.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/family-savings-f8/spare-change-jar-t14.htm Admin "Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves".

Putting your change in a jar at the end of every day will help you to resist small impulse buys you just don't need.

Chocolate bars, magazines, another lipstick etc all add up over time.

We have a change jar at home and have been saving adding to it for a year and a half, we almost have enough to go on our first family holiday.]]> Family Savings Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:12:59 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/family-savings-f8/spare-change-jar-t14.htm#14 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/family-savings-f8/spare-change-jar-t14.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/entertainment-play-f4/join-a-toy-library-and-borrow-toys-for-as-little-as-50p-t13.htm Admin Funnily enough my son gets bored of toys within minutes but never tires of my mobile phone or the TV remote control :-) Joining a toy library could end up saving you money on toys that may never see the light of day. You can hire toys for up to 4 weeks at a time and also your children can play there as part of a group. Most toy libraries accommodate all ages up until 13. Do a google search for a toy library in your area and hopefully your little one will be enthralled by all the ... Entertainment & Play Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:09:39 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/entertainment-play-f4/join-a-toy-library-and-borrow-toys-for-as-little-as-50p-t13.htm#13 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/entertainment-play-f4/join-a-toy-library-and-borrow-toys-for-as-little-as-50p-t13.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/seasonal-fruit-veg-calender-t12.htm Admin Buying fruit and veg at your local market stall will save you a nice little sum each week. There are less packaging costs and lower overheads so the cost to you will be much lower than supermarket prices. Seasonal Calender: January Pears, carrots, turnips, leaks, squash, parsnips, shallots and celeriac. February Cabbage, chicory, leaks, squash, parsnips, shallots and celeriac. March Rhubarb, radishes, carrots, leeks, purple sprouting broccoli and beetroot. April Spinach, ... Food & Drink Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:08:14 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/seasonal-fruit-veg-calender-t12.htm#12 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/seasonal-fruit-veg-calender-t12.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/grow-your-own-herbs-t11.htm Admin Being a lover of herbs I have now promised myself that I am going to grow my own, I just hope I can grow them fast enough. I could easily demolish a whole pack of corriander in one cooking session, tastes great but not very cost effective. Which.co.uk has a fantastic page on growing your own herbs, easy to follow and even has a little bit on growing your own courgettes :-) http://www.which.co.uk/advice/growing-your-own-herbs/index.jsp Food & Drink Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:57:10 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/grow-your-own-herbs-t11.htm#11 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/grow-your-own-herbs-t11.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/snacks-lunch-boxes-f2/cheap-homemade-healthy-pizzas-t10.htm Admin Pitta Pizza's A very cheap and healthy alternative to pizza. My mum used to make these and I still love them today. * Kids version * - Wholemeal pitta bread - Tomato puree - Chedder cheese (grated) - Mushrooms - Sliced tomato - Hame 1. Smear pitta with puree 2. Add all ingredients in layers 3. Add ham if raising carnivores * Adult version * - You could have a feta cheese, red onion and black olive version - You could have a parma ham, parmesan and rocket ... Snacks & Lunch Boxes Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:51:15 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/snacks-lunch-boxes-f2/cheap-homemade-healthy-pizzas-t10.htm#10 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/snacks-lunch-boxes-f2/cheap-homemade-healthy-pizzas-t10.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/snacks-lunch-boxes-f2/yummy-sweet-snacks-t9.htm Admin Frozen banana

They have a fantastic creamy taste - just like icecream and help to soothe babies gums if they are teething.

I freeze mine in brown paper bags.

Yum!]]> Snacks & Lunch Boxes Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:49:17 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/snacks-lunch-boxes-f2/yummy-sweet-snacks-t9.htm#9 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/snacks-lunch-boxes-f2/yummy-sweet-snacks-t9.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/family-savings-f8/recylce-your-old-mobile-phone-and-make-cash-t8.htm Admin If you have some old mobiles lying about or family have some they don't want, no matter how old and battered :-) you can sell them to a number of organisations that will recycle them for you. http://www.fonebank.com http://www.mazumamobile.com http://www.envirofone.com/default.aspx?source=30006&siteid=1223 I am spending the weekend digging around in old drawers, cupboards and handbags as I am sure there are a couple of phones gathering dust. Family Savings Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:48:47 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/family-savings-f8/recylce-your-old-mobile-phone-and-make-cash-t8.htm#8 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/family-savings-f8/recylce-your-old-mobile-phone-and-make-cash-t8.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/entertainment-play-f4/book-worm-swap-instead-of-buying-books-t7.htm Admin
Lots of categories from cookery, children, parenting & pregnancy and many more.

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It makes seeing you stock levels so much easier, I no longer have to guess when I am in the supermarket so don't over or impulse buy.

I have promised myself one small container full of smarties soon, as they are still a favourite from childhood and I even have the willpower to only eat a couple here and there.]]> Cleaning & Your Home Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:47:10 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/organise-your-kitchen-cupboards-and-save-money-t6.htm#6 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/organise-your-kitchen-cupboards-and-save-money-t6.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/make-those-glasses-sparkle-t5.htm Admin
Spray white wine vinegar on it, watch it fizz and then wipe off. Great for glass shower door, glasses, windows etc.]]> Cleaning & Your Home Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:46:28 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/make-those-glasses-sparkle-t5.htm#5 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/make-those-glasses-sparkle-t5.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/portion-control-t4.htm Admin Although any leftovers can be used to make another meal, controlling your portions will help to minimise waste and will ultimately help you to cut down on your weekly food bill. An average guide: - Soup 250ml (1/2 pint) - Fish 125-175g (4-6 oz) - Meat without bone 175g (6 oz) - Meat with bone 225g (8 oz) - Green vegetables 125-175g (4-6 oz) - Potatoes 175-225g (6-8 oz) - Rice/pasta (main course) 50-75g (2-3 oz) Food & Drink Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:14:08 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/portion-control-t4.htm#4 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/portion-control-t4.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/freeze-freeze-freeze-t3.htm Admin Frozen veg Is just as nutritious as fresh veg and doesn't go off so you end up saving money on wastage. Really great if you are in a hurry Frozen fruit Great for the kids to nibble on (once defrosted of course) you can just take out what you need rather than having to cut up a whole fruit like a melon or mango. Frozen berries also great to go into mini smoothies. Freeze bread, croissants & hot cross buns Just take out what you need, when you need it. No more stale ... Food & Drink Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:12:41 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/freeze-freeze-freeze-t3.htm#3 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/food-drink-f3/freeze-freeze-freeze-t3.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/cheap-liquid-hand-soap-t2.htm Admin
Bubble bath is milder on your skin and just as effective as liquid soap. It's also much cheaper and you get twice the amount.

Look for deals in the supermarkets for bubble bath and just refill the old hand soap containers.]]> Cleaning & Your Home Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:01:22 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/cheap-liquid-hand-soap-t2.htm#2 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/cheap-liquid-hand-soap-t2.htm http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/modern-dishwashers-use-less-water-and-energy-than-washing-up-by-hand--t1.htm Admin Filling up a sink with hot water or indeed, just leaving a tap to run whilst you wash your dishes has been said to use more energy and water than a modern dishwasher (which is great news to me as I hate washing up). There are some extra little things you can do when using your dishwasher to make it even more energy efficient, sich as: - always use on a full load - use at a lower temperature - skip the drying cycle and open the door slightly to allow items to air dry This is ... Cleaning & Your Home Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:42:46 GMT http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/modern-dishwashers-use-less-water-and-energy-than-washing-up-by-hand--t1.htm#1 http://mumsmoneytips.wwooww.net/cleaning-your-home-f1/modern-dishwashers-use-less-water-and-energy-than-washing-up-by-hand--t1.htm