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Did I mention that Thermomix are offering Interest-free finance on repayments across 24 months? I did, didn’t I? Several times. But it’s only because I’m excited! So many people tell me they simply can’t afford a Thermomix. They’d LOVE one. Who wouldn’t? But now is just not the right time. If now is not the right time, are you ever going to have a spare $2000 just kicking around? Probably not.
What if I told you you could break even on your Thermomix repayments? You could make your repayments using the money you shave off your supermarket bill. A Thermomix which pays for itself as you go. I kid you not. Listening? Good. Here’s how:
- Skip the take-away, Thermomix some fake-away
How often do you phone to order a pizza on a Saturday night? Or a nice Indian curry? Once a month? Once a week? Are you feeding 4 or more hungry mouths? Just think how much it sets you back. You order a nice woodfired one and we’re talking $20/ pizza. Even if you usually go for a cheaper option, it’s still around $10-$15. You can make pizza dough in your Thermomix for about $0.55/ base. Pop on the toppings of your choice (as fancy as your budget and your taste buds allow) and voila. 2 minutes kneading and 10-12 mins in the oven or Weber. Done by the time the delivery guy even loads his scooter to deliver your, now slightly sweaty, pizza. Indian is a similar equation. You can make a beautiful lamb korma, from scratch, in the the Thermomix saving you (a family of 4) $21.40. If you like to order in, skipping the weekly take-away alone can pay off your Thermomix.
Cost of 2 large take-away salami pizzas- $30
Cost of 2 Thermomix salami pizzas- $8.20 ($1.10 for the bases, plus toppings)
Saving of $21.80
(Prices based on a local take-away menu and Coles online)
2. Helga’s Schmelga’s
Coming home from work to the smell of freshly baked bread in your home is enough to convert even the biggest nay-saying husband. I know, very 1950s of me. But, it’s true. Yum. What kind of bread do you buy in your house? Maybe a couple of run-of-the-mill sandwich loaves during the week and a special weekender? There are big savings to be made by making your own bread. Thermomix have done the calculations and reckon you save yourself $3/ loaf by mixing up your bread in the Thermomix. If you eat gluten free bread, the savings are greater still. Paleo bread? You’re with me. Owning a Thermomix means that you can grind your own grains and seeds. Specialty shops charge a small fortune for the likes of rice flour, buckwheat flour, millet flour and whatever else. Buy in bulk and do it yourself. Your results will be far better too and preservative free.
Cost of 1 loaf supermarket wholemeal bread $4.68
Cost of 1 loaf Thermomix wholemeal bread $1.74
(Figures taken from Thermomix brochure ‘Creating Everyday Surprises’.)
Saving of $2.94
At 2/ week, that’s a saving of $305.76 in a year. Just on bread. Just on normal, wheaty, gluteny bread.
3. Yoghurt
How about you skip the yoghurt pouches for babies, toddlers and lunch boxes, buy some reusable pouches and make your own? It’s a great idea, don’t you think? It’s easy as pie too. You can leave your trusty Thermomix looking after your yoghurt while you sleep, transfer it to a container, refrigerate and Bob’s your uncle. You can add homemade fruit purees, sugar, some maple syrup or honey to sweeten, but you might be surprised at how well your kids adapt to unsweetened yoghurt. That’s a post for another day. Some of my customers profess that they spend over $15/ week on yoghurt squeezies! Yoghurt squeezies at 15.40/kg when you can Thermomix your own for $2.86/kg?! That’s a massive saving! If you don’t eat dairy, there are also incredible savings to be made from making coconut yoghurt.
Cost of 1 kilo natural yoghurt at the supermarket- $6.40
Cost of 1 kilo natual yoghurt made in the Thermomix- $2.86
Saving of $3.54
Now, I could harp on forever about potential savings from making everything in the Thermomix. There are so many possibilities to earn your money back it’s not true. However, let’s assume you are getting the picture. The gist is that making your own is cheaper, almost without exception. And often, waaaaaaay cheaper.
Here are some other examples for you to consider:
Ice-cream, sorbet, frozen yoghurt. Cheap and very easy to make.
Lunch-box snacks- scrolls, muffins, muesli bars, tiny teddies.
Baking items- almond meal/hazelnut meal/LSA
Baked goods- cakes, biscuits, desserts
Spreads- peanut butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, jam, marmalade
Sauces- tomato sauce, mayonnaise, dips, pesto, pasta sauce
Entertaining- click here to see how to entertain with Thermomix for $50!
Saving money at the supermarket is easy with Thermomix. Have a look at the Thermomix 7 Days Savings Planner. You can save $20/ week on your supermarket bill by simply choosing a few things listed and making them in your Thermomix instead of buying them ready made. That’s it. The savings are real. They are made by real Thermomix owners every day. The savings will stack up and you will break even on your finance repayments. You will feel good about making more from scratch and your sanity will still be intact at the end of the week. How can you go wrong?
The only thing our customers regret about purchasing a Thermomix is that they waited so long to do so in the first place. So, if you know that Thermomix is going to make your life so much easier, get in touch with your consultant and ask about interest free finance. If your consultant is me, you know where to find me!
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