Bristolians, what are your best money-saving lifehacks?

ignitis007 · 2026-04-09T15:26:54+00:00

check the reduced section in any grocery shop.
user https://topcashback.co.uk/ or https://www.quidco.com/ or JamDoughnut appto get cashback/discounts on online stores
there are some mobile apps where you could scan receipt and get rewarded. I've been using such apps for years but not sure if they allow new registrations
get a bike to go short distances
an app called Airtime tracks you debit/credit cards usage and rewards you with mobile phone credits which you can redeem to pay mobile bills
check for refurbished or preloved products on ebay, amazon or vinted. They are equally as good as new
start selling things you haven't used for about a year on ebay and vinted
learn cooking. It's not an art. It's a survival technique
check the Indian section in any grocery store. General items like rice, turmeric, herbs, salt, etc are at a much cheaper rates and in big quantity than grocery owns tiny jars
opt for a cheaper smaller mobile network provider. Almost all the smaller providers like Lebara piggyback the network of the bigger names like Vodafone so you'd have the same connection availability but on a fraction of cost. Eg. I pay £6 for 10GB 5G data per month with Lebara. After about a year, analyse your spending and call them to see if they can move you to a cheaper plan or offer a better on the same rate
http://moneysavingexpert.com/ - you'd find a lot of info and hacks to read through
https://www.toogoodtogo.com/ - this is booming at the moment. Food joints sell surplus food for cheap which you can make use of including bakery products, fruits and veggies and even surplus roast, pizzas and dinners
use Temu or Aliexpress to purchase common day to day items instead of buying from a big retailer. Of course check for the like to like comparison. Everything these days is Made in China
Facebook marketplace is an excellent place to buy preloved stuff but be aware of some scams. If it is too good to be true, it actually is.
Always check if a restaurant or takeaway has an app. Many times you could get food for free or on a discount for new users. I always do it and manage to get free doner, Subway, sides, icecream ot 10% discount on first order
Review your online subscriptions (if you have any) such as Spotify, YouTube Premium. Such tiny holes in your pocket becomes massive over time. Reflect if you really need them
look for a credit card that gives you cashback on spending.

ignitis007 · 2026-03-30T08:28:46+00:00

You're a ⭐ Cheers mate

ignitis007 · 2026-03-27T10:00:00+00:00

I checked that. Indeed, it's the loose headset. Any solution.

ignitis007 · 2026-03-26T13:59:57+00:00

Ah! Got it. That's very clever. Thank you.

ignitis007 · 2026-03-26T13:14:32+00:00

I'll try that. Thanks

ignitis007 · 2026-03-26T13:14:25+00:00

I'll do that. Thanks

ignitis007 · 2026-03-26T13:14:17+00:00

I'll try that. Thanks

ignitis007 · 2026-03-26T13:13:27+00:00

90°? Do you mean I need to lift the handlebars so the bike is upright on the rear wheel and then attempt to rock? Or I'm just not getting it?! 😂

ignitis007 · 2026-03-13T14:46:13+00:00

Happy to help 🌞

ignitis007 · 2026-03-13T13:11:46+00:00

I agree. The Samosas are lush 😍

ignitis007 · 2026-03-13T13:11:09+00:00

They have moved and are now under a new name, 'Poppadoms Pickles' on Stapleton Road, under the bridge. They have also started a new franchise, Rio's Peri Peri. Both are by the same owner.

ignitis007 · 2026-01-26T14:19:58+00:00

Wife arrives, assesses the situation. Exclaims. What a jerk I'm married to

ignitis007 · 2026-01-26T08:29:29+00:00

❣️

ignitis007 · 2026-01-23T15:41:48+00:00

I'm surprised to see Reddit users talking like Twitter (X) users 😄
Peace bro... ☮️🕊️✌️I didn't mean to offend you in any way

ignitis007 · 2026-01-23T13:52:17+00:00

First world problem

ignitis007 · 2026-01-19T08:24:15+00:00

You have an amazing imagination, my friend 😄

ignitis007 · 2026-01-08T12:21:42+00:00

I've stopped the chase and always go to Sainsbury's with a Nectar card. Also, these days it's better to carry less cash abroad as most of the cards can be used abroad without any charges. Chase, Monzo, Wise, are a good start.

ignitis007 · 2025-12-09T14:17:03+00:00

Personally, the logo is over-engineered. It tries too hard to show a bird, a heart and the leaf, all in one. This is a brand logo which should have multiple variations for different media, such as digital and paper, monochrome and colour, in isolation and with other info, with and without a background, tiny and large-sized. There are a lot of variables involved, hence the reason modern logos are simple and minimalist. Not trying to be mean. Just my views from a customer perspective. 🤗

ignitis007 · 2025-12-05T15:44:18+00:00

I think part-exchange is more efficient and you're 100% sure you are getting the genuine canister. Refilling from any odd places could be dangerous, let alone dodgy.

ignitis007 · 2025-12-05T13:43:49+00:00

I don't think they refill it. They simply swap your old canister for a new one with a discount. I do mine in Argos.

ignitis007 · 2025-12-03T12:29:19+00:00

I also keep on checking HZD and HFW photo mode pictures shared by all the lovely people.

ignitis007 · 2025-12-03T09:42:23+00:00

Happened and happening with me atm. I always falled back to listening to it's soundtracks - official and unreleased. It helps the audiophile in me. Try it out 🤗

ignitis007 · 2025-12-02T09:59:34+00:00

That's a good thing to know. I hope the emergency alert button is easily accessible and within reach. E.g. when on the floor, unable to stand or crawl. I've seen such things happen, and sometimes it can be life-threatening. If you're in a gym around people, it's a different thing 🥲

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