10 ways to save money by going back to basics
When the story of the current zeitgeist comes to be written, it might well be captured in a four-word slogan that defined the spirit of wartime Britain.
Part admonition, part joyful declaration of intent, "Make Do and Mend" became the catchcry of a generation that kept calm and carried on through the darkest days of World War II.
The slogan was adopted by the British Ministry of Information as part of a general campaign of advice on everything from growing vegetables, disguising leftovers and making new clothes from old.
Woollen jumpers were unpicked and reknitted, government-issue blankets upcycled into skirts and jackets and municipal flower beds given over to cabbages and carrots.
Today, as the world confronts fresh environmental and economic hardships, the lessons of that time are being heeded with a growing sense of urgency.
We’ve put together 10 ways to save money by going back to basics. To see them all, scroll through the gallery above. And if you’ve got any additional tips please let us know!
Written by Lindy Percival. Republished with permission of Stuff.co.nz.