Yorkshire's Thriftiest Grannies
Nah then luvvies, we've been on the search for Yorkshire's thriftiest granny and we've found our winner. We're pleased to announce Katrina Cowell from Colton in Leeds has taken the crown.
Below is an interview we did Katrina, where she tells us all her thrifty tips.
Thanks to all the people who sent in there tips and took the time to vote.
We've still got some belting thrifty tips that we wanted to share with you. Have a look at the latest of our nifty, thrifty home movie video clip thingys.
Katrina Cowell, mother of two and granny to nine year old Emily from Oakwood, Leeds, entered her best money saving tip into our competition and received the most customer votes for her simple thrifty tip of using tea bags twice then putting the left over tea bagonto her garden roses - they act as an amazing compost and make roses bloom! Below is a full list of Katrina's thrifty tips -
- Put vinegar in water to wash windows and save money on expensive window cleaner - it still makes them shine
- Use old greeting cards when painting skirting boards to protect carpets, tiles, floors rather than buying the plastic sheets
- Butter and margarine containers are good to freeze fresh fruit in, also smaller tubs are good for growing seeds in - saves money on buying plastic boxes or plant pots
- When sun or face creams containers are finished cut in half there will left than you think to use up
- When running the tap water for hot water catch any cold water in a jug to use it later
