This is so important, but last year I wasn't earning and any pennies I had were spent in anticipation of the next wage.
This year OH and I have made a few decisions:
In the supermarket Tesco there is a loyalty reward scheme where you get sent vouchers off your shopping, sent at different stages throughout the year. However I have now opted into the Christmas Savers Club which means they will only send them out at the end of November and I can add cash to the account throughout the year. We have agreed on £20 a month and have already accrued £9 in loyalty vouchers.
My OH and brother's birthday fall on 3rd and 6th January respectively and they always get the short straw. I am going to buy a £20 gift voucher for Amazon each month that can be used for their birthdays and maybe a bit of Christmas.
It will make all the difference if I can stick to this. Although I only have a guaranteed wage until July, so plans may change, but even half a years savings are better than no savings.
Thanks for all your inspiration