FabSwingers.com forum: Frugal tips

By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

What's your top frugal tip that saves you money no matter how little it is. This one is little:

Reuse tea bags - keep bunching them together until you squeezed the life out of them.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Make clothes last longer by taking them off as much as possible for sex.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

Save data by not responding to threads

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

Go to the loo at work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Steal

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

Share the shower

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"Go to the loo at work. "

That made me laugh

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By *ustamanMan
over a year ago

weymouth

Turn the thermostat down a degree, even better fit WiFi controlled thermostatic radiator valves then you can just heat one room

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Share the shower

That’s exactly how my fungal tips began

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Let someone else pay for your shopping.

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Only buy clothes from charity shops

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Always turn up at friends houses at meal times. You never need to buy food again

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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago

Grantham

Use both sides of the toilet paper.

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

"Share the shower

That’s exactly how my fungal tips began "

There’s a cream for that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Swap the Lambo, for a Lada

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Turn the thermostat down a degree, even better fit WiFi controlled thermostatic radiator valves then you can just heat one room

And they cost how much ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Share the shower

That’s exactly how my fungal tips began "

Sorry

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By * Sophie xTV/TS
over a year ago

Derby

"Share the shower

That’s exactly how my fungal tips began

Sorry

Arr you giving out showers now?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Share the shower

That’s exactly how my fungal tips began

Sorry

Arr you giving out showers now?

Only if your name begins with an S

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By *m389Man
over a year ago

Magherafelt

Wash and reuse condoms

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Only buy clothes from charity shops

Or eBay and if you're really lucky, you can get a bundle free via Facebook and sell on those you don't want

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By * Sophie xTV/TS
over a year ago

Derby

"Share the shower

That’s exactly how my fungal tips began

Sorry

Arr you giving out showers now?

Only if your name begins with an S

And luckily mine does, I'd like a shower please

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By *athyperkinsCouple
over a year ago

Lifton

Go to bed early so you can turn the heating off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ice cubes - extremely cheap “sex toys”

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I am sure that's a different thread all together

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Use a slow cooker to batch cook meals then freeze in portions for quick "ready" meals. You can use cheap cuts of meat, bulk out with lots of veg/pulses and it's much cheaper to run a slow cooker for 8hrs than an oven. Apparently. Cheap meals en mass

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly

"Steal"

This made me laugh

Mrs TMN x

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Put a big glug of water in with the milk in the carton. I have been doing it for years and my four children have never noticed.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round. "

It is much cheaper not to have any children in the first place

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round. "

Showers. Why do teenage boys have showers that last for hours?!

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

"Make clothes last longer by taking them off as much as possible for sex. "

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round. "

Yep. And it makes food last longer!!!

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"[Winter clothing donned by poster at 03/02/22 23:00:12]"

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round.

Showers. Why do teenage boys have showers that last for hours?!

That one is beyond me as I have two of the other kind.

But if I can remember correctly it was the only place to get some peace and your mother couldn't walk in because of the lock on the door!!!

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round.

Yep. And it makes food last longer!!!"

And you can actually get something from the fridge.

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

"Always turn up at friends houses at meal times. You never need to buy food again"

We have friends like this.

Do we know you, lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round.

Showers. Why do teenage boys have showers that last for hours?!

It takes time to ensure a clean penis.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Ice cubes - extremely cheap “sex toys”

Ooft

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By *lexV16Man
over a year ago

Welling

Shower at gym and work or lover place - save on energy bill

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Sell stuff you no longer want/use on buy/sell sites.

You might think that nobody wants that 1970’s framed picture of a Mallard at Play, but Dave in Dagenham is ready to bid up to £5.99 plus postage costs for it!

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

"Go to the loo at work. "

Just pee out the window and you water the plants at the same time!

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"Go to the loo at work.

Just pee out the window and you water the plants at the same time!"

The peas will be very sweet.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

Eat hiary pussy or cock and save on dental floss.

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By *illingToHelpMan
over a year ago

Oldham or South Shore

"Showers. Why do teenage boys have showers that last for hours?!

When I was a teenager, my mum told me to stop blowing my nose in the shower because it was causing stains on the side of the bath. I was all, like “What? I don’t blow my nose in the shower!” And she was all, like “well, whatever it is, stop it”. Later on that night I realised she was being the queen of diplomacy. Well played, mum. Well played.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Always turn up at friends houses at meal times. You never need to buy food again

We have friends like this.

Do we know you, lol

If it is you can you put a bit more salt in the spuds next time

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Showers. Why do teenage boys have showers that last for hours?!

Our bathroom resembles the fucking rainforest after he's finished. There's less humidity in the Amazon

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Have 7 friends with benefits and eat and shower at a different one's every day

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I was talking to a friend this morning and she said she tries to save a bit of electricity by making sure that everytime she cooks something in the oven for dinner, she also cooks a second meal for another day. Sometimes even two extra meals.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ice cubes - extremely cheap “sex toys”

Ooh yes, a phallus of ice... goodness me

NBVN x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hot water bottle, hoodie and blanket. Also, keeping your feet warm pretty much ensures all of you stays warm meaning you won't need to put the heating on

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I must say I do like keeping feet warm. Apparently men feel the cold on their feet most. Have no idea who said or where I heard it or if any truth in it. Just true in my experience

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round.

Showers. Why do teenage boys have showers that last for hours?!

Because they're dirty and they smell.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Last winter I would put the flickering flame on our fire, made a 'ooh that's nice' comment whilst holding my hand in front of the fire and handed out faux fur blankets to the kids. They took ages to realise that I never put the actual fire on, just the light.

... it saved me money though

NBVN x

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

"Go to the loo at work. "

I used to bloody love a work poo. Not the same while I'm working from home though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round.

Showers. Why do teenage boys have showers that last for hours?!

Because they're dirty and they smell."

There is nothing quite like a teen boy's bedroom smell. I have three teen boys.

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By *ingle To MingleMan
over a year ago

Swalwell

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By *ingle To MingleMan
over a year ago

Swalwell

Bleach your old t-shirts in a 50/50 mix of bleach and water. Hang them up wet on coat hangers to allow the air to circulate over them until they change colour completely

Wash in the machine

Ta-dah!

A new t-shirt

Fun fact - it takes 2000 litres of water to grow the cotton for just one t-shirt, often in some of the most water deprived areas of the world.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cold? Cuddle a dog.

Our daughter has just thanked the dog for making her warm. (she's put a dress on, god knows why).

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round.

Showers. Why do teenage boys have showers that last for hours?!

Because they're dirty and they smell.

There is nothing quite like a teen boy's bedroom smell. I have three teen boys.

At a guess I'd say lots of sailors drying out!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round.

Showers. Why do teenage boys have showers that last for hours?!

Because they're dirty and they smell.

There is nothing quite like a teen boy's bedroom smell. I have three teen boys.

At a guess I'd say lots of sailors drying out!

It's indescribable

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go to Morrisons salad bar and get a large pasta salad. Go to the self checkout and put it through as a small. You’re welcome

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Sharing my device internet to the whole house as it's well cheaper than broadband. Make my own alcohol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sharing my device internet to the whole house as it's well cheaper than broadband. Make my own alcohol

Using someone else Netflix and Disney plus.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"Sharing my device internet to the whole house as it's well cheaper than broadband. Make my own alcohol

With the price of petrol Yiu can also run your car on it.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"Throw your kids out so they don't leave all the windows open in the winter and every bloomin light on, all year round.

Showers. Why do teenage boys have showers that last for hours?!

Because they're dirty and they smell.

There is nothing quite like a teen boy's bedroom smell. I have three teen boys.

At a guess I'd say lots of sailors drying out!

It's indescribable

Hmmmm. I was young once myself, way back in the day.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Sharing my device internet to the whole house as it's well cheaper than broadband. Make my own alcohol

Using someone else Netflix and Disney plus."

Na but when you do try and link up

does pop up a few and you wonder whose they are

my net is free and my own would be happy to share with my neighbors for a cut price

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sharing my device internet to the whole house as it's well cheaper than broadband. Make my own alcohol

Using someone else Netflix and Disney plus.

Na but when you do try and link up

does pop up a few and you wonder whose they are

my net is free and my own would be happy to share with my neighbors for a cut price

We have our own Netflix and a friend has Disney Plus so we just share each other’s.

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By *al kalMan
over a year ago

london

On Disney Plus, if you have Tesco club card you can convert points into x3 Disney + vouchers.

So £8 worth of Tesco points = £24 Disney+ points = 3 months on subscription.

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By *al kalMan
over a year ago

london

And grate cheese yourself

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Sharing my device internet to the whole house as it's well cheaper than broadband. Make my own alcohol

Using someone else Netflix and Disney plus.

Na but when you do try and link up

does pop up a few and you wonder whose they are

my net is free and my own would be happy to share with my neighbors for a cut price

We have our own Netflix and a friend has Disney Plus so we just share each other’s."

That's good sharing is caring very thoughtful x

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Sharing my device internet to the whole house as it's well cheaper than broadband. Make my own alcohol

With the price of petrol Yiu can also run your car on it.

But it's not good to waste good alcohol when it over 40 percent taste like a punch

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By *usciouslips201Couple
over a year ago

North Wales

Take cheap plonk to a party, leave it on the kitchen worktop and help yourself to their good stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Steal from big Tesco but make sure it is after 11pm on a weekday as the security is pretty lazy around that time.

If you are running low on milk go for a walk at 5am and see if your neighbours have had any delivered. If you're lucky they will have some cheese and yoghurts too.

Go to McDonald's and take as many straws as you want and they will not ask any questions.

If you're feeling really brave go the supermarket and pick up around £20 worth of snacks and go to a busy queue. And then act like you've lost your last £20 of the month when it comes to paying. You need to put on some acting skills and pretend you're really living it rough and usually the person behind will pay for you.

Hope that helps. X

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

Join a union. I get cashback through it on supermarkets and many other retailers and my favourite coffeeshop. It ranges from 3% to 8% depending to the deal.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"Take cheap plonk to a party, leave it on the kitchen worktop and help yourself to their good stuff

That's not a new thing up here.

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