SMART SAVINGS
If you’re keen to save money on everyday essentials, take a look at Amazon’s Subscribe and Save store, where you’ll find thousands of items. Once you find what you want, set your delivery schedule and subscribe once, then your orders will be automatically created and regularly delivered for free on your specified date – plus you’ll save between 5%-15%. Using cat food as an example, based on a household with one cat, you could save over £35 per year on Felix pouches, compared to buying at your local supermarket. That’s enough to treat your feline friend to this stylish cat bed, priced at £36 from Sophie Allport.
Savvy ways to... stock up your craft kit
◼ Save pretty paper, ribbons and boxes from gifts or packaging, and ask friends and family to do the same. You’ll soon start to build up a collection of materials and trimmings that are perfect for your craft cupboard.