Thinking about how to cut back your spending a little? Here are the ten things that I do to save money and fuel. Every penny helps. On the downside, they may make you unbearable to live with.

1) If it’s within two miles we walk or cycle. We don’t drive to Aldi, it’s a waste of petrol. We cycle, even though — yes, I know — it’s at the bottom of a huge hill. This is why I end up shopping on my own, and also why no one sees when I run out of space in my cycle bags, meaning I have to leave stuff behind and still pedal home with a couple of cauliflowers stuffed up my jumper.

2) We shop at Aldi.