Thanks to Alastair Darling's latest budget, the price of beer (and other alcohol) has literally increased overnight. However you don't have to be affected by this. In fact you can actually cut the cost of beer by more than three quarters by brewing it yourself.
The initial outlay for a very good home brew kit is currently about £60 and you get everything you need to make your first 40 pints. The kit from Brew It Yourself includes:...
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If you live in a big family, or a family with young kids, there's a very good chance you've got the washing machine on several times a week, if not every day.
Ignoring the cost of water and electricity, this will soon add up to quite a bill on washing powder and fabric softener. So why not save yourself a fortune by making your own cheaper washing powder that is more effective and kinder on the environment and your washing machine....
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Ladies, this one is for you. If you're going to be at least 25 weeks pregnant some time after 6 April 2009, be sure to claim your one-off, tax-free payment of £190 from HMRC. This is called a Health in Pregnancy Grant, and is designed to help you prepare financially for the birth of your child. £190 doesn't exactly go that far anymore, but it's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.
To qualify for the grant:...
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