10 handy ways to cut costs on your everyday outgoings
THE rise in cost of living over the past year is something most of us are unable to ignore.
As essential items continue to go up in price, many Brits have been looking for savvy ways to cut costs and make smart changes to manage their household expenditure.
From swapping out traditional cooking methods to save on energy to finding alternative ways of heating your home, we’ve uncovered some clever hacks that anyone can make use of.
Below are 10 brands with offers and products to help you achieve your money-saving goals and beat the cost-of-living crisis.
Direct Save
Direct Save Telecom are here to help everyone save money on their broadband and home phone, with packages starting from as little as £18.95 per month that come with free set up and wireless router.
Not only will they save you money on your home phone and broadband, you will receive access to Direct Save Telecom’s online discount club, which is free for the first year.
A typical family of four can save a massive £1000 per year or more, depending on usage, effectively making their broadband totally free with plenty leftover.
Direct Save Telecom’s award-winning, fully UK based customer support teams are there from start to finish, no matter the query, to ensure your service is enjoyable and trouble free.
And it’s time to start putting more money back in your pocket!
- Visit the website to sign up.
Canned Foods
Canned foods are nutritious, healthy and great value for money, making them an affordable alternative to fresh or frozen and a cost-effective staple in your cupboards.
Packed with vital vitamins and nutrients needed as part of a healthy balanced diet, canned fruit and vegetables count as one of your five-a-day.
Perfectly convenient and versatile, they are ready to use straight from the shelf to make a nutritious meal for the whole family or just a quick snack.
Boasting an incredible minimum shelf life of 3 years (up to 5 years), buying canned goods helps to dramatically reduce food waste and help your purse strings too.
What’s more, metal cans are also good for the environment as they can be recycled again and again, with no loss of quality.
- Visit cannedfood.co.uk for a host of delicious recipes from around the world, developed by current Canned Food UK ambassador, Theo Michaels, TV chef from Steph’s Packed Lunch and award-winning author.
Take Part In Research
Take Part In Research offers you the opportunity to earn some extra money while shaping the future of products and services you use every day.
If you’re looking to earn extra cash in a side hustle, Take Part In Research recruits thousands of people each month to take part in all kinds of paid market research.
From online surveys and interviews to focus groups and product trials to participate in – with each project paying £50-150 on average!
The good thing about this is that there are opportunities available to suit everyone, and all participants are rewarded for sharing their valuable opinions.
With costs continuing to rise across the UK, this a great solution to flexibly earn an extra income to further support you and your household.
Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot and MRS accredited, Take Part In Research is your trusted source for earning some extra cash in your free time.
- Visit Take Part In Research to sign up & start earning now.
WOWtasticUK.com
Snap up bargain-busting novelty kids toys from as little as a few pennies for all your gifting needs with WOWtastic.
WOWtastic has something for everyone, from fun party bags to adorable personalised storybooks and model Ferrari cars.
The brand also manufactures its own themed money tins, including the ‘May the Funds be with You’ novelty savings tin, these large tins can fit over £1,000 when filled.
Perfect for inspiring a little one to start saving their pennies.
- Shop now and use code ILOVESUN to get 15% off. Plus claim your FREE gift when you spend £20 or more while stocks last.
Electricals Online
Looking for a way to reduce the cost of running your home electronic devices?
Electricals Online is here to save the day, with a number of solutions ranging from alternative heating solutions to energy-saving lighting.
One of the brand’s hero products includes the Radbot, which is a small device that detects occupancy to save you money on your heating costs. And the best bit is it can be fitted by yourself.
Or you can opt for the iBoost+, which enables you to automatically consume excess energy generated by your own solar panels.
The Solar iBoost+ is the UK’s bestselling PV immersion controller, and it is preferred by most solar installers.
- Shop now and save 5% off on all products using this discount code: EOFIVE.
You Know Who’s
You Know Who’s is the number one retailer of ex high-street and branded goods in the UK.
If you’re keen to find discounted, yet stylish attire for all occasions, You Know Who’s offer savings of up to 75% against the original RRP.
As well as this, product lines are constantly changing
with massive savings for the entire family across fashion footwear and homeware.
It’s a great opportunity to stock up on looks for yourself, or a loved one ahead of the changing seasons.
You can start saving online now with an extra 10% off all purchases, as well as free returns and delivery over £40.
- Shop now at www.youknowwhos.co.uk and in-store at 10 locations.
Nurturing by Nature
Nurturing by Nature has been manufacturing the highest quality raw pet food since 2004, and is one of the first to supply raw pet food in the UK.
Since then the brand has grown to be one of the UK’s top suppliers of raw pet food, providing responsibly sourced, healthy ingredients to keep your dogs or cats in tip-top shape.
Nurturing by Nature is also in the unique position, as the sole UK distributor, to be able to offer a groundbreaking superfood supplement called Neptune’s Yard Fermented Seaweed.
Pet owners can sprinkle it on top of pet food and it offers additional prebiotic bacteria support for your pet, helping them easily digest even more of the nutrients from their diet.
You can currently save 50% off the Neptune’s Yard Fermented Seaweed Superfood Supplement 400g Tub, which is on sale now for £19.99.
Revolution Laundry
Wanting to save money on your laundry?
Revolution Laundry is the only outdoor self-service launderette in the UK, and it is fast becoming a staple service that you can find at your local supermarket, retail park, or even petrol station.
The largest wash and dry drums carry up to 20kg, which is equivalent to three loads in just one wash cycle.
The 24/7 ‘Anytime, Anywhere’ access is available in more than 70% of the Revolution Laundry sites across the UK, meaning you can get your laundry done when it best suits you.
With over 650 units installed across the UK since 2017, the service is unparalleled and unmatched throughout Europe.
- Get three loads in one wash, find your nearest machine here.
Vamoosh
With the shedding season approaching fast, Vamoosh washing machine cleaner is a must-have for cleaning experts and Mrs Hinch fans.
Vamoosh is the only brand that contains unique hair-dissolving technology that effectively removes clogged hair from your washing machine, whether it’s pet or human hair, helping to prolong the life of your appliance.
A machine that is clogged up needs more energy to work efficiently, so maintaining your machine with a deep cleaning every one to two months prevents it from blockages, bad performance and higher electric bills.
Vamoosh also helps to combat bad odours, and eliminate limescale and also kills 99.9% of bacteria while removing any dirt or detergent residue.
- Follow @Vamooshcleans on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. *Visit the Vamooshcleans.com website and get an exclusive 15% off your purchase using SAVEWITHSUN15 discount code.
*This offer exclude large trade boxes. Offer ends 31/3/2023.
SYNETIQ
It’s safe to say that unexpected car repairs can be an expensive stress.
No matter how well you care for and maintain your car, at some stage something will need replacing.
Whether it’s for everyday wear and tear or because of an accidental bump or a crash, you can save up to 75% against the new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) price if you choose genuine green parts from SYNETIQ.
SYNETIQ stocks over 240,000 high-quality non-safety related green parts for almost every car make and model.
It’s a cost effective way to find replacement parts for a fraction of the cost of new ones, and parts come with standard warranties for your peace of mind.
- Visit www.synetiq.co.uk to learn more.
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