{"id":68105,"date":"2023-09-29T11:55:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T11:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/?p=68105"},"modified":"2023-09-29T11:55:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T11:55:02","slug":"im-a-mum-of-seven-heres-how-i-save-2000-per-year-on-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/lifestyle\/im-a-mum-of-seven-heres-how-i-save-2000-per-year-on-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"I&apos;m a mum-of-seven &#8211; here&apos;s how I save \u00a32,000 per year on bills"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>I&#8217;m a mother-of-seven- here&#8217;s how I save \u00a32,000 per year on household bills<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Tess from Bournemouth\u00a0spends \u00a3160 a week on food for her seven children\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>READ MORE:\u00a010 budget boosting tips you (probably) haven\u2019t thought of yet<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A mother-of-seven has revealed how she looks after her family on a budget and claims she&#8217;s saving \u00a32,000 per year.<\/p>\n<p>Tess Giddings, 35, from Bournemouth, has shared how she slashed her household costs amid a cost-of-living crisis &#8211; and now only spends \u00a3160 per week on the food shop for her enormous brood.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The digital content creator who is mother to Jacob, 17, Savannah, 15, Amiah, 13, Zion, 11, Nevaeh, eight, and twins, Hezekiah and Levi, six, previously hit the headlines with her savvy tips.<\/p>\n<p>But despite her large brood doing their bit to save money too, the 35-year-old found difficulty keeping with old habits when the cost of living crisis hit.<\/p>\n<p>Now, she&#8217;s shared her top super saver tips, claiming that the simple &#8216;hacks&#8217; are saving her around \u00a32,000 per year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968519-12574461-Mother_of_seven_Tess_Giddings_pictured_has_revealed_how_she_has_-a-28_1695981390823.jpg\" height=\"1331\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Mother-of-seven Tess Giddings (pictured) has revealed how she has slashed costs- and she has claims to save \u00a32,000 a year on bills<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The cost of living crisis has hugely affected everyone I know \u2013 even wealthy people,&#8217; Tess said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I don&#8217;t think anyone has not been affected, but for us, it&#8217;s meant cutting costs where we can.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We&#8217;ve got rid of non-essentials and tightened up all our finances, which has been hard, but so far, we&#8217;ve managed to stay out of debt.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Life has been harder, as there&#8217;s been no excess money to spend on days out \u2013 but my motto has always been if we don&#8217;t have it, we don&#8217;t get it.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Previously, her advice included meal planning, upcycling furniture, and budgeting wherever possible.<\/p>\n<p>Food inflation is making it increasingly expensive to put nutritious food on the table, but Tess\u00a0<span>\u00a0has revealed cheaper ways to ensure her children are eating five-a-day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>She said: &#8216;Look at apps like Too Good To Go where you can get bags and huge bundles of food from local supermarkets.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Often, you can get around \u00a325 worth of groceries or more for \u00a33 \u2013 even full meals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968529-12574461-Tess_and_her_partner_look_after_seven_children_together_Jacob_17-a-29_1695981390828.jpg\" height=\"588\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tess and her partner look after seven children together- Jacob, 17, Savannah, 15, Amiah, 13, Zion, 11, Nevaeh, eight , and twins, Hezekiah and Levi, six<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968515-12574461-The_35_year_old_mother_has_shared_a_selection_of_tips_to_save_mo-a-30_1695981390831.jpg\" height=\"799\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The 35-year-old mother has shared a selection of tips to save money amid the cost-of-living crisis\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968511-12574461-Tess_is_fond_of_the_app_Too_Good_To_Go_where_users_can_collect_f-a-31_1695981390835.jpg\" height=\"974\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tess is fond of the app Too Good To Go- where users can collect food from shops and cafes at the end of the day for a fraction of the original price\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;All you need to do is order on the app, then collect at the end of the day from your chosen store.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It&#8217;s a blind box, so it&#8217;s always different items, but I&#8217;ve had some amazing ones and most of them are freezable too.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Before, I have ordered from four different places and spent only \u00a312 for \u00a3100 worth of food \u2013 it&#8217;s great.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I do a lot of slow cooker meals and will do a double batch to freeze for another day instead of wasting leftovers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;When doing the online food shop, search for an item and then op for &#8216;lowest price first&#8217; so these come up first.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968521-12574461-When_using_Too_Good_To_Go_Tess_has_claimed_to_order_from_four_di-a-32_1695981390838.jpg\" height=\"704\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>When using Too Good To Go, Tess has claimed to order from four different places, spending only \u00a312 for \u00a3100 worth of food\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968523-12574461-When_it_comes_to_clothes_shopping_for_her_children_the_content_c-a-33_1695981390841.jpg\" height=\"887\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to clothes shopping for her children- the content creator turns to Vinted for second hand bargains\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968501-12574461-The_family_enjoy_zero_cost_days_out_in_nature_and_Tess_makes_sur-a-34_1695981390844.jpg\" height=\"641\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The family enjoy zero cost days out in nature- and Tess makes sure to take packed lunches for the children to avoid additional expenses\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Also, figure out the times local supermarkets reduce their food.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I pop in at those hours to grab some serious bargains, like meat reduced up to 90% off and then freeze it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Some people tend to be greedy and try to take everything marked down, but I&#8217;m very mindful that others are struggling too, so only take a few bits.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The mother-of-seven believes general household costs can be slashed in an instant through buying in bulk from online websites \u2013 and stacking up the coupons, of course.<\/p>\n<p>Tess said: &#8216;Online websites like Amazon offer discount codes when buying lots of items all at once.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968475-12574461-Tess_has_also_figured_out_when_supermarkets_reduce_their_food_to-a-35_1695981390847.jpg\" height=\"857\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tess has also figured out when supermarkets reduce their food to feed her children for less- including her twin boys pictured above\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968465-12574461-The_family_also_make_the_most_of_coupons_and_discounts_including-a-36_1695981390850.jpg\" height=\"635\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The family also make the most of coupons and discounts, including at online websites such as Amazon\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968469-12574461-Tess_shops_in_the_reduced_aisle_and_cooks_in_batches_to_make_the-a-37_1695981390853.jpg\" height=\"846\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tess shops in the reduced aisle and cooks in batches to make the food shop that little bit cheaper\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It saves a lot on items such as toilet paper and even lunch box fruit bars.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;They all work out to be less than half supermarket prices when buying in bulk.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I also use coupons a lot.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Recently, I got \u00a37 off a \u00a355 food shop and then I used another in my husband&#8217;s name, so I got the discount off again.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Tess believes it&#8217;s important not to slate &#8216;free days out&#8217; such as going to the beach and making the most of what nature has to offer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968477-12574461-Tess_advises_others_when_doing_the_online_food_shop_to_search_fo-a-38_1695981390856.jpg\" height=\"739\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tess advises others when doing the online food shop, to search for an item and then op for &#8216;lowest price first&#8217; so these come up first<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968479-12574461-When_it_comes_to_trips_Tess_said_If_we_don_t_have_the_money_to_a-a-39_1695981390859.jpg\" height=\"635\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to trips Tess said: &#8221;If we don&#8217;t have the money to afford something, then we don&#8217;t do it \u2013 simple&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968481-12574461-On_days_out_the_family_take_their_our_own_food_and_drink_with_us-a-40_1695981390861.jpg\" height=\"561\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>On days out the family take their our own food and drink with us, as buying out can quickly rack up<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968473-12574461-The_family_enjoy_activities_that_are_low_free_such_as_long_natur-a-41_1695981390862.jpg\" height=\"628\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The family enjoy activities that are low free- such as long nature walks, trips to the beach and picnics\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She said: &#8216;I&#8217;ve been doing free things like nature walks, picnics or using vouchers to pay for a day out.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We also save a lot through taking our own food and drink with us, as buying out can quickly rack up.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Tesco Clubcard offers amazing savings and gives points for days out, restaurants and family activities too.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;If we don&#8217;t have the money to afford something, then we don&#8217;t do it \u2013 simple.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Tess also says it&#8217;s vital to live within your means, as otherwise, this can lead to more financial problems down the line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968485-12574461-Tess_stresses_the_importance_of_living_with_your_means_to_avoid_-a-42_1695981390865.jpg\" height=\"974\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tess stresses the importance of living with your means to avoid problems such as overspending and debt\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968489-12574461-Over_the_past_two_years_the_family_claims_their_energy_bill_has_-a-43_1695981390866.jpg\" height=\"469\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Over the past two years, the family claims their energy bill has tripled, but have managed to save \u00a3200 on this alone with switching to pay as you go.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968487-12574461-The_family_are_able_to_make_the_most_of_Tess_husband_s_vouchers_-a-44_1695981390868.jpg\" height=\"827\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The family are able to make the most of Tess&#8217; husband&#8217;s vouchers and coupons that he receives through work<\/p>\n<p>She said: &#8216;I know a lot of people have had to resort to credit cards and loans to tie them through the crisis, but thankfully, so far, we&#8217;ve not had to get into any debt.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It&#8217;s definitely been a challenge with the cost of everything going up, especially food, as that&#8217;s probably our biggest bill.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Probably what saves me the most money is buying second hand items from Vinted or household things from Facebook Marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;My eldest son recently wanted to redo his bedroom and he managed to get a loft bed, desk and gaming chair all brand new \u2013 for free.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I managed to find two of the same bikes for my twin boys&#8217; birthday, both in immaculate condition for \u00a340 each, when they&#8217;re \u00a3150 in store.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968493-12574461-The_family_scour_Facebook_marketplace_for_cheap_furniture_and_th-a-45_1695981390870.jpg\" height=\"635\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The family scour Facebook marketplace for cheap furniture- and they managed to get\u00a0a loft bed, desk and gaming chair all brand new \u2013 for free<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968505-12574461-The_family_have_had_to_get_rid_of_many_of_their_non_essential_pu-a-46_1695981390872.jpg\" height=\"491\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The family have had to get rid of many of their non-essential purchases- including their TV package\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968497-12574461-Tess_managed_to_find_two_of_the_same_bikes_for_her_twin_boys_bir-a-47_1695981390873.jpg\" height=\"761\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tess managed to find two of the same bikes for her twin boys&#8217; birthday, both in immaculate condition for \u00a340 each, when they&#8217;re \u00a3150 in store<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;There&#8217;s so many bargains to be had as people sell things for next to nothing as they just want it gone.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Like the saying goes; &#8216;one man&#8217;s trash is another man&#8217;s treasure.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>In a bid to ensure the family-of-nine live within their tight budget, she&#8217;s also got the kids involved.<\/p>\n<p>Tess said: &#8216;They&#8217;ve grown up with me being very budget savvy and know all the tricks to save money.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I think having these values instilled at a young age will put them in good stead for life as they grow up and manage their own finances and homes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968517-12574461-Tess_is_a_big_believer_in_the_saying_One_man_s_trash_is_another_-a-48_1695981390875.jpg\" height=\"493\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tess is a big believer in the saying- &#8216;One man&#8217;s trash is another man&#8217;s treasure&#8217; when it comes to shopping for her children<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968507-12574461-Tess_said_her_children_are_growing_up_budget_savvy_and_learning_-a-49_1695981390877.jpg\" height=\"629\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tess said her children are growing up budget savvy and learning how to shop smart when it comes to saving money\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968467-12574461-Going_into_winter_the_family_are_planning_to_try_not_switch_the_-a-50_1695981390878.jpg\" height=\"637\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Going into winter, the family are planning to try not switch the heating on and wear thick jumpers or use hot water bottles at night for as long as possible\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/09\/29\/10\/75968509-12574461-The_mother_has_also_taught_her_seven_children_how_to_budget_and_-a-51_1695981390880.jpg\" height=\"1746\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The mother has also taught her seven children how to budget and cut costs as a life important lesson<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It&#8217;s good teaching them how to budget, save money and cut costs which is a valuable life lesson.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;They earn pocket money from little chores around the house, which they enjoy as it&#8217;s earning them rewards.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Even the little ones earn pennies by putting their toys away or tidying up \u2013 and they feel really grown up if I let them hoover.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Over the past two years, the family claims their energy bill has tripled, but have managed to save \u00a3200 on this alone with switching to pay as you go.<\/p>\n<p>Now, she hopes to share her tips with winter looming in a bid to help other people struggling.<\/p>\n<p>Tess added: &#8216;I think the majority of the population are finding it hard.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I had to cut down on the non-essentials, like getting rid of our television package and using my husband&#8217;s work perks discount a lot.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We turn off all electrical sockets, as even leaving chargers plugged in adds to the bill, and we avoid using the tumble dryer \u2013 even switching off the microwave and kettle when not in use.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Going into winter, we will try not to switch the heating on and wear thick jumpers or use hot water bottles at night for as long as we can.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I follow a lot of money-saving groups on social media and I use my initiative to look for the best ways to budget \u2013 which is essentially for our large family.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-12574461\/Im-mother-seven-heres-save-2-000-year-household-bills.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m a mother-of-seven- here&#8217;s how I save \u00a32,000 per year on household bills Tess from Bournemouth\u00a0spends \u00a3160 a week on food for her seven children\u00a0 READ MORE:\u00a010 budget boosting tips you (probably) haven\u2019t thought of yet A mother-of-seven has revealed how she looks after her family on a budget and claims she&#8217;s saving \u00a32,000 per year. 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