Categories: "In real life"
Frugal Christmas presents
By Value hunter on Dec 12, 2009 | In In real life, Frugal thinking, Thrifty shopping, Dear diary | Send feedback »
Christmas presents always present a dilemma for me. On the one hand, I love giving gifts, it always has to be something that the person wouldn't get all year round, something a bit different (I refuse to buy clothing!) but at the same time I do not want… more »
Google checkout leaves customer out of pocket
By Value hunter on Dec 9, 2009 | In In real life, On the web, Money chat, Bad business | Send feedback »
Want a faster, safer and more convenient way to shop online? You got it. This is the marketing bumph that google checkout tells the internet world. I am taking part in a "secret santa" - where I can by a friend over at Chatgames (chatgames.com) a… more »
Wiper blades in winter
By Value hunter on Dec 1, 2009 | In In real life, Frugal thinking, Frugal victories | Send feedback »
Some things are so simple to do and can save you real money, time and effort. Protecting your wiper blades from the harsh conditions of winter is one area you can do all this. Ask yourself: Are you any good at changing a wiper blade? (Halfords charge… more »
De-iced car windows with a potato
By Value hunter on Dec 1, 2009 | In In real life, Frugal thinking | Send feedback »
Using a simple potato, you can save petrol! Frosty winter mornings, don't you just love them! How much petrol is wasted each morning, whilst you defrost your car? Cut a large potato in half - using the "inside" side, each night wipe over your windows… more »
Defending yourself
By Value hunter on Nov 30, 2009 | In In real life, Money chat | Send feedback »
Knowledge is power, never more so than when dealing with a dispute against any debt collection agency, bank, building society, tribunal, company, etc. I cannot stress this enough - if I had a pound for everyone I try to help, who gives away information… more »
