A self-described 'thrifty mum' has shared the surprising way she says she saves hundreds of pounds on her energy bills. Heidi Ondrak, also known as 'The Duchess of Thrift' says that, rather than making a dent in her funds, signing up for a gym membership has actually helped her to counter the pressures of the cost of living crisis.
While paying a monthly fee to go to the gym would likely be seen by some as non-essential expenditure, Heidi claims it has helped her to shave over hundreds a year off her energy bills. Get the latest money news and local deals sent straight to your inbox for free by signing up to our newsletters.
Heidi, who regularly shares energy and money saving tips with her 14,000 TikTok followers, revealed that she uses the 'free' showers at the gym to help her save money on her own bills. With energy prices soaring, she has calculated how much a shower costs her every day, with many viewers on TikTok surprised at the total.
