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Longer Life Milk
When opening a new bottle of milk, add a pinch of salt, put top back on and shake. The salt prevents the milk going sour thus extending the use by date.
Contributed by Carryn McLean
Contributed by Carryn McLean
More Milk From Milk Powder
In your Newsletter 42:23 you mention that powdered milk makes 7 litres of milk. That is correct for full cream powder, but skim milk powder makes 10 litres of milk from a 1 kg pack, so with the price at the moment being $10 per kilo, it’s $ 1 per litre of milk.
Contributed by Edel Heyer
Contributed by Edel Heyer
TEA BAGS... NOT A TIP BUT AN EXPLANATION OF WHAT YOU GET...
Leaf tea is better than tea bags because it's actual tea leaf, cut & dried. Tea bags are made from the remnants (left overs from cutting & drying the leaf) and the tea dust & floor sweeps (real dust) so there is no wastage. It's not additionally processed (common misconception) but you pay a premium for dust, and a tea bag that is no longer 100% biodegradable. So it's cheaper to buy leaf tea. It tastes better and you control how much leaf you want to use. Also kinder to environment, no plasticized bits in the bin or landfill.
Contributed by Sara Dwyer
Contributed by Sara Dwyer
Pay Special Prices for Specialty Teas? Not this Cheapskate!
Approximate $ Savings: $10.00
I was keen to try a particular type if Chinese tea that I heard about, pricing the tea at a tea specialty shop and online it was around $12.00 per 100gms. On browsing in my local Asian Grocers I found the same sort of tea for $1.99 per 100gms at saving of $10.00. The grocers also had lots of other assorted Green and Black teas from between $1.50 and $3.99 certainly a big difference from the cost of some of these teas in the Specialty shops.
Contributed by Jacinta Darlison, 17th October 2013
I was keen to try a particular type if Chinese tea that I heard about, pricing the tea at a tea specialty shop and online it was around $12.00 per 100gms. On browsing in my local Asian Grocers I found the same sort of tea for $1.99 per 100gms at saving of $10.00. The grocers also had lots of other assorted Green and Black teas from between $1.50 and $3.99 certainly a big difference from the cost of some of these teas in the Specialty shops.
Contributed by Jacinta Darlison, 17th October 2013
Buy Six, Get a Discount
When buying wine, some stores offer a saving of 10% or 20% if you purchase a 1/2 dozen or more. Coles offer a "buy 6, pay for 5" deal. If you purchase wines which are on sale, the 6th bottle is deducted at its original price and not the sale price - a good deal if the sale price is lots cheaper than the normal price.
Contributed by Toni, Alice springs, February 2009
Contributed by Toni, Alice springs, February 2009
More Drink for Your Dollar
Approximate $ Savings: $5.00 to $10.00
Instead of buying a box of coca cola, try buying bottles instead. You get a lot more drink for your money and having to replace a bottle in the fridge when it's empty makes you conscious of how much you drink. Pouring a drink from a bottle is just as easy as grabbing a can, but the act seems to make you conscious of how much you are drinking. And don't stick with those brand names, drinking generics such as Home Brand fizzy drinks will save you more.
Contributed by Cassie, Woody Point, 21st November 2009
Instead of buying a box of coca cola, try buying bottles instead. You get a lot more drink for your money and having to replace a bottle in the fridge when it's empty makes you conscious of how much you drink. Pouring a drink from a bottle is just as easy as grabbing a can, but the act seems to make you conscious of how much you are drinking. And don't stick with those brand names, drinking generics such as Home Brand fizzy drinks will save you more.
Contributed by Cassie, Woody Point, 21st November 2009
A Stronger Cup Saves Money
Approximate $ Savings: Approximately $30 a month
My household drinks a lot of coffee and I find it very expensive going through a jar or sometimes 2 a week. By accident one day I brought a rather strong type of coffee and have since discovered it is saving me a lot of money. Because its so much stronger a lot less is needed for a cup, hence it is lasting us a lot longer and saving us money.
Contributed by Keryn, Bunbury, 27th August 2009
My household drinks a lot of coffee and I find it very expensive going through a jar or sometimes 2 a week. By accident one day I brought a rather strong type of coffee and have since discovered it is saving me a lot of money. Because its so much stronger a lot less is needed for a cup, hence it is lasting us a lot longer and saving us money.
Contributed by Keryn, Bunbury, 27th August 2009
Being a Cheapskate with Wine...
When going to a dinner party, I normally feel a little dodgy dragging my four litre cask of wine along. Instead, I have an empty bottle of wine which I have kept and refill with my cask wine before going to friends places for dinner. Instead of spending thirty dollars on one bottle, you can spend only ten or fifteen on a cask and have enough for later. When getting home, I simply wash out my bottle and dry to re-use next time. Make sure the bottle you are using is a screw top though! It wouldn't be too much fun trying to fit a cork in the bottle over and over! :-)
Contributed by Alicia, Upper Coomera, 4th May 2008
Contributed by Alicia, Upper Coomera, 4th May 2008
More on Boxed Wine
Further to Sophie's comments: Have found that you can purchase 4 litres of wine for under $20 which is great for occasional drinkers or cooking. If expecting guests decant red wine into glass bottles with stoppers (like the decanters that our parents used in "the olden days"). Adds to the flavour and guests will never know the difference! Stanley Shiraz Cabernet 4l is a winner.
Contributed by Dale, Darby's Falls, 1st June 2007
Contributed by Dale, Darby's Falls, 1st June 2007
For Coffee Lovers
Approximate $ Savings: $2500 PER YEAR
How much do you spend a day on coffee at work? How about spending LESS than a dollar a DAY!!! Coffee can add up. You may spend between $3.00 to $5.00 per cup. If you're a heavy coffee drinker then it adds up very quickly. At work a colleague did a little research and found BIANCAFFE (http://www.biancaffe.com.au/) in Brisbane who supplies coffee machines and coffee supplies to workplaces. Everyone puts in $10.00 per fortnight (payday) and can have as many coffees as they want. Everything is supplied even milk. We get 2 boxes of coffee pods (one decaf and one regular). You can froth the milk and sprinkle the chocolate on top as a treat. It is fantastic, cheap and very economical, especially at a saving of over nearly $2,500 per year for everyone. Not only benefits myself but also all my work colleagues. Added benefits: a coffee that tastes exactly like a professional barista made it.
Contributed by Natalie, North Lakes, 14th April 2007
How much do you spend a day on coffee at work? How about spending LESS than a dollar a DAY!!! Coffee can add up. You may spend between $3.00 to $5.00 per cup. If you're a heavy coffee drinker then it adds up very quickly. At work a colleague did a little research and found BIANCAFFE (http://www.biancaffe.com.au/) in Brisbane who supplies coffee machines and coffee supplies to workplaces. Everyone puts in $10.00 per fortnight (payday) and can have as many coffees as they want. Everything is supplied even milk. We get 2 boxes of coffee pods (one decaf and one regular). You can froth the milk and sprinkle the chocolate on top as a treat. It is fantastic, cheap and very economical, especially at a saving of over nearly $2,500 per year for everyone. Not only benefits myself but also all my work colleagues. Added benefits: a coffee that tastes exactly like a professional barista made it.
Contributed by Natalie, North Lakes, 14th April 2007
To Save Money on Coffee
Approximate $ Savings: $5.00 a week
Buy a cheap generic brand of decaf and mix half of it with your favourite regular coffee. Decaf has no flavour. So the Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or Bustelo Cuban coffee takes on all the flavour! Contributed by Elena, Spring Hill, 11th April 2007
Buy a cheap generic brand of decaf and mix half of it with your favourite regular coffee. Decaf has no flavour. So the Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or Bustelo Cuban coffee takes on all the flavour! Contributed by Elena, Spring Hill, 11th April 2007
Cheaper Milkshake Treat for Kids When Shopping
Approximate $ Savings: $156
I always treated my daughter to a milkshake from Donut King each week when we did groceries, until I found Woolies usually have flavoured milks marked down to 50 cents while still being a few days within the used by dates, once I tip it in her sippy bottle and tell her it's a milkshake she knows no different and I even have some spare change for her to go on the mechanical car ride as well. Contributed by Julie, Proserpine, February 23rd 2007
I always treated my daughter to a milkshake from Donut King each week when we did groceries, until I found Woolies usually have flavoured milks marked down to 50 cents while still being a few days within the used by dates, once I tip it in her sippy bottle and tell her it's a milkshake she knows no different and I even have some spare change for her to go on the mechanical car ride as well. Contributed by Julie, Proserpine, February 23rd 2007
Saving Money on Drinks at Work
I drink Pepsi light while at work and found some days I was spending up to $10.00 on drinks from the shops. I now buy a case of cans from the supermarket on special most weeks and this works out to be about 40 cents a can and take it to work with me. I am now saving myself $40.00 per week.
Contributed by Lesley, Goulbourn, June 7th 2006