Best money saving ideas

Thanks for the ideas. The book sounds great Shay and I'll see if it's in my local library
Had a great weekend b/c found some cool free things to do with the kids.
Have been using the $2 store [around .90c] and is good for kids stuff.
Am also changing my electricity company and have been researching how to get my bills down. My new company is a bit cheaper and has some good ideas to save money, can see them at:
www.mycontact.co.nz
I am going to lower my hot water cyclinder temperature to 55 C and wrap the cylinder too. That's supposed to help.
Am wondering about using those lightbulbs that use very little electricity [b/c they don't put out any heat]. They are a bit expensive but apparently last for years. Does anyone know about them?
Keeping track of little purchases is really helping. Have found that it doesn't make any sense to take children shopping...especially when they are hungry! I also now don't go out of the house without refillable water bottles for me and the kids...certainly saves buying drinks when out.
Rustyhammer- buying a whole animal is certainly a lot less expensive. Thanks for the idea...I could go halves with another single parent.