A few weeks ago I started meal planning. It was something I did regularly when I was trying to pay my mortgage off early. But once I became mortage free, I got out of the routine.
Since picking the habit back up, I’ve discovered that meal planning is about so much more than saving money. It has the power to transform our lives in subtle but powerful ways.
Those of you who follow me on Twitter will know that I’m taking part in a ‘no spend day’ challenge until the end of the month. So I’ve been eeking out the remnants lurking in my food cupboards and making them last until the 1st of July. For those of you who haven’t tried it, I highly recommend it as a way to get your creative juices flowing, reduce waste and keep more pounds in your pocket.
It got me thinking back to the days when I was trying to pay off my mortgage. I’d tinker with my spreadsheet and see how a few extra pounds here and there affected my mortgage term. I was amazed at the difference even the smallest overpayment made and how saving £1 a day could cut years off your mortgage. It was then I realised the true power of every pound I saved…
If I offered to pay you £300 for a couple of hours of work would you do it? Of course you would! By changing your gas and electricity provider you could potentially save hundreds. For years I put off changing my supplier because it felt like too much of a hassle. If I’d realised how easy it was to save money on my gas and electricity bills then I’d have done it much sooner. If you’d like to see how much you could save then read on…