Yep I find ordering online has a huge difference price! When I by mine at the optician they're over 100€ but online they're less than 60€. I was a bit worried they might be fakes but so far I haven't had any issues. I mean, 40€ is a LOT. And I'm someone who routinely orders books at the local bookstore even though amazon would have them way cheaper.Also if you are a contact lens wearer, Vision Direct is brilliant. Way cheaper then buying them from Specsavers...etc. Delivery is super fast too.
I did this on Saturday night, only because I decided to drive (recently started to drive) and couldn’t believe the difference in the final bill! Will probably opt to do that more often. Can still enjoy things without blowing a huge dent in your budget!What work well for us is that we almost never order drinks when we go out to eat. We still eat out once a week, but not ordering alcohol has allowed us to save a little.
£8 for a cocktail, nah...
a few years ago, when we were saving for a house. We brought our own mulled wine in a hot flask while walking in central London enjoying the Xmas light.On the odd occasion we go for a meal out I always look out for refillable soft drinks. Once you’ve had 2 or 3 glasses it’s basically paid for itself. Good for kids who guzzle drinks too.
Went to a wedding yesterday and the prices for drinks were mad, even soft drinks were expensive. It kind of irked me if I’m honest as you weren’t allowed to bring your own either, so what are you meant to do if you’re skint?
I stopped buying books, I borrow books from my local library. Lol and download pirated books online.Yep I find ordering online has a huge difference price! When I by mine at the optician they're over 100€ but online they're less than 60€. I was a bit worried they might be fakes but so far I haven't had any issues. I mean, 40€ is a LOT. And I'm someone who routinely orders books at the local bookstore even though amazon would have them way cheaper.
I do this but with hot chocolate. Like shit am I paying £4 for a hot chocolate from a stall! I can buy the ingredients and make 10 for that price!!a few years ago, when we were saving for a house. We brought our own mulled wine in a hot flask while walking in central London enjoying the Xmas light.
I stopped buying books, I borrow books from my local library. Lol and download pirated books online.Probably not best way of doing it.
I pay for news in my country because it makes a difference in the quality. Podcasts and radio shows are nice free entertainment though. I like landmark gardens and wildlife sanctuaries. I time my visits so that they’re free.So what are your favourite cheap or free things to do for entertainment?
I don't pay for any subscriptions like Netflix, and I also don't have a TV provider (can still get some channels via the antenna we have) and I use that, youtube and some *ayyye matey* to entertain myself for TV programmes. I wanna check out my library soon, I've lived here three years and I've shamefully neglected registering!
I also go hiking a lot, which has some upfront cost like good shoes (a must here in the mountains) but when you bring your own food and drinks, it's pretty much free from then on out.
Yeah I pirate a lot too, but all my educational, technical books I really prefer to own as hardcover. I can't really study from them from my pc, I need to underline stuff, write in the margins, etc.a few years ago, when we were saving for a house. We brought our own mulled wine in a hot flask while walking in central London enjoying the Xmas light.
I stopped buying books, I borrow books from my local library. Lol and download pirated books online.Probably not best way of doing it.
My brother signed up for this too and I would have done so too, but my nearest Pret would be a bus ride away.Pret a manger do a subscription which is £20 a month for pretty much unlimited coffees/any drink. The first month is also free! Cancel any time.
I know bringing your own drink is cheaper but if you currently buy a coffee every morning then this pays for itself. The limit is 5 drinks a day. No limit on what kinda drink, so get your extra syrups or espresso shots, or alternative milks, specials like pumpkin spice latte etc. Or have a tea/hot choc/iced frappe or smoothie.
I used to do my work in them once in a while for the background noise. Problem solved: http://rainycafe.com/I used to study a lot in coffee shops pre covid.
There's also online libraries. I use Manchester central who let you have a web account if you don't need a card/ live in the area. I have 5 books on loan at the moment. It seemed so strange for me to see my sister actually pay £13 for two books now that I'm out of the habit of buying them.So what are your favourite cheap or free things to do for entertainment?
I don't pay for any subscriptions like Netflix, and I also don't have a TV provider (can still get some channels via the antenna we have) and I use that, youtube and some *ayyye matey* to entertain myself for TV programmes. I wanna check out my library soon, I've lived here three years and I've shamefully neglected registering!
I also go hiking a lot, which has some upfront cost like good shoes (a must here in the mountains) but when you bring your own food and drinks, it's pretty much free from then on out.
Need to get back to studying from today actually. Drinking my home made coffee which was free as my sister paid for the jar which came at @£2.85.I used to do my work in them once in a while for the background noise. Problem solved: http://rainycafe.com/
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