Wartime money savers we can use today
6th December 2011
As individuals across the UK honoured wartime heroes this weekend through remembrance ceremonies, the sacrifices which were made during that period have never been so poignant. Sacrifices were not just made by those in the battlefields though, but also by those left at home. In order to pay tribute to these individuals, we have looked at some of the wartime money savers which could help households save in the modern day.
Save Money
Perhaps the main way in which wartime nations saved money was through performing their own repairs and putting everyday household objects to new uses. According to the Daily Mail and UKHomeFront.co.uk, some of the best money saving tactics from wartime Britain were as follows;
•Keep sinks clear and clean by placing a lump of soda in the pipe which water passes through. This will ensure that grease and other debris does not block the pipes, preventing the need for people to call somebody out to unclog their drains – two things which can lead to unnecessary costs.
•Use leftover food in other dishes to prevent waste and save money. Popular examples of this include making bubble and squeak from leftover vegetables and potatoes following a Sunday roast. This meal was often sufficient to feed a family for a further evening without using any extra ingredients. Cold meat could supplement the meal and, if used sparingly, could last the rest of the week.
Save Energy
According to the Telegraph, wartime frugality didn’t just save money – it saved energy too. For example, the simple act of switching off lights during wartime helped to make savings in both areas. Such a basic consideration has the same effect today, so why not try it?
Energy consumption levels are arguably more important now than they were during the war, so putting these practices into place could help households to save money.
•Grow your own vegetables: a campaign from WW2 saw households encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables. This would make the food ‘carbon neutral’ nowadays by eliminating the need to spend energy and money transporting it to different areas.
•Share with others: techniques from campaigns which encouraged individuals to share their food and resources with neighbours could also have a use in the modern world. For example, car sharing can help people reduce their carbon emissions.
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