Save money watch the Good Life

Watching last night episode of The GOOD LIFE I became fascinated by the things they did to save money, lets face it most of are watching the pennies at the moment, so I thought I would share some of these money saving tips with you.

For those of you who have wellies or for the Morgot's out there Wellington Boots or Hessian Boots...................

Here is some trivia for you:

The first Duke of Wellington instructed his shoemaker, Hoby of St. James' Street, London, to modify the 18th century Hessian boot. The resulting new boot designed in soft calfskin leather had the trim removed and was cut more closely around the leg. The heels were low cut, stacked around an inch, and the boot stopped at mid-calf. It was hard wearing for battle yet comfortable for the evening. The Iron Duke didn't know what he'd started—the boot was dubbed the Wellington and the name has stuck ever since.


...........Anyway getting back to the point. As money was tight for the Goods they came up with a great cost saving way for repairing the boots, and its soooo simple, yet brilliant !!

This is it





Virtually everyone has this simple money saving device at home.


You simply stick a strip from your bicycle repair kit over the hole or slit in you Wellie and hey presto, no need to fork out for a new pair.

Even cheaper still cut up an old inner tube and use that.

What if my boots are a different colour to the standard black, I hear you ask ?

It's simple get the kids to paint it or D.I.Y

I was so impressed with this I was thinking of posting this on money saving expert, however I wanted to share it with all you bloggers first.