In today's economic climate, being a parent can put a huge strain on the purse strings. Hard earned wages quickly disappear meaning that the savings dwindle. With the costs faced by our children as they get older...university fees, driving lessons, house deposits...it is increasingly important that we are in a position to help them out. Unfortunately I don't know of any get rich quick schemes or ways to make a million, however with a few gentle penny pinching tweaks to our daily routines we can save cash and every penny really does count. Soon the savings will add up...making a much needed nest egg for you and your children's future!
Here are my penny counting tips brought to you (badly!) through the medium of song (and with added jazz hands!)
Here are my lyrics so you too can sing along as you save!!
"Turn the heating thermostat down by one degree,
Stock up on essentials when they're Buy One Get One Free,
Pay off your credit card so you're not charged interest fees,
That's the way to save your cash when you're counting pennies!
Try own brand products...they might be to your taste,
Squeeze every drop from your shampoo and toothpaste,
Today's ingredients could be yesterday's food waste.
That's the way to save your cash when you're counting pennies!
Forget expensive foreign climes, staycations can be cool,
Leave your car at home to save money on your fuel,
Make homemade lunch and drinks to go - Starbuck's prices are for fools.
That's the way to save your cash when you're counting pennies!
Check your gas provider is the cheapest you can choose,
Sign up to Quidco and get free cash to use,
Enter online giveaways...what've you got to lose?
That's the way to save your cash when you're counting pennies!
Make a weekly shopping list for tasty, frugal meals,
Search on the internet for voucher codes and deals,
Remember nothing feels as good as saving money feels.
That's the way to save your cash when you're counting pennies!"