September is here and with it comes shorter days and the start of autumn. But don’t jump straight into winter mode just yet. Here are my dos and donts to save a bit of money this September.
DO keep having picnics. September can have some beautiful sunny days perfect for picnics in the park. You just might need a cardy!
DON’T start using the tumble dryer just because your washing no longer dries in a couple of hours outside. Hang it out on the line as early as possible in the day and leave it out until mid-late afternoon.
DO make the most of beautiful sunny autumn days. If you have preschool children who like nothing better than collecting stuff then take them for a walk to collect all the different colour leaves, conkers, acorns etc that you can find. It’s a great free way to spend a morning.
DO start thinking about Christmas! It may seem a long time away but now’s the time to start keeping an eye out for little bits and pieces for stocking fillers. Otherwise you’ll end up spending a fortune on a load of last minute tat! Most of the best offers on toys last year were in October and November.
DON’T give in to putting the heating on just yet. Yes the evenings are getting a bit cooler, but before you get into the expensive habit of putting the heating on, try wearing a jumper, having a warm drink or snuggling under a blanket instead.
DO look at the summer clothing now in the sale. If you think you can predict your child’s size for next summer then there are some great bargains to be had.
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