Money saving tips & advice from DiscountCoder.com

It’s 2012 and we’re looking forward to another year researching and writing about every aspect of saving money. It looks as though our mission to save the nation cash will be an important one this year, more vital than ever as Britain enters another year of privation, recession, sluggish economic growth and general gloom ‘n’…read more

One simple way to save cash is to use less stuff. Let’s start with food. It’s all too easy to over-eat. And it’s equally easy to cook too much food in the first place, especially things like rice and pasta. Next time you cook them make a conscious effort to do as much as you…read more

It’s party time! Whatever you’re celebrating, outdoors or indoors,  here’s how to create DIY tailored bunting to suit the occasion and help things go with a swing.  Ingredients and instructions string or twine: if you’re celebrating the big match, choose string in a team colour. If you’re having a birthday party, choose a colour that the birthday boy or…read more

If you need to save cash but don’t know where to start, kick things off with a list! You can’t make effective money saving decisions unless you know exactly what you’re already spending. Once you’re au fait with your own spending habits and those of your family you’ll be in a position of power, able to make…read more

The recession is still rumbling along. Every day there seems to be more bad news. Unemployment, redundancies, the prospect of higher interest rates, runaway inflation, high fuel prices and more. Nasty. If your family has just been hit hard for the first time and you need to start saving money fast, it’s our job to help you pull…read more

Did you notice the birds singing this morning? Now it’s getting lighter earlier, they’ve started practising for the fully-fledged dawn chorus later in spring. It’s official Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday May 1st, when the phenomenon peaks, but give them a couple of weeks or so and they’ll be well on their way!  Birdsong is one of the most…read more

Here’s one for the girls. You’re broke. Brassic. Impecunious. You don’t have a spare penny to your name. So how to make yourself a gorgeous outfit for Valnetine’s Day on a shoestring? If you’ve ever used ‘Glitz It’ glitter glue you’ll probably already know it doesn’t come off your clothes. Ever. Even in a hot…read more

House plants are expensive items, especially the exotic ones. Even more so when you go to one of those smart garden centres that’s more like a furniture shop and deli than a Nursery.  NASA research proves that indoor plants make you feel better in all sorts of ways. And plants in the bedroom are a great idea for fresh…read more