At the hairdresser, I handle the dryer like a pro

Do-it-yourself : brushing.
The living room lends all the equipment for a self-brush. And, luckily, the pros give advice for it to be successful. But if, really, one has the feeling of missing the operation, one can call hairdressers to the rescue.

We like : the formula at 11 € for children, if we wash and dry the hair of our toddlers.

We win : 30 to 40% reduction. In other words, the shampoo cut self brush is at 18 €. And if the hairdresser intervenes in rescue, it is 27 €.

The flat : we regret that the number of hairdryers placed at our disposal is not always sufficient. At certain times, and especially at the end of the day, you may have to wait.

Or ? Self Hair, 20, pl. de la Halle, 08200 Sedan, tel. : 03 24 27 10 00.
And Self 'Coiff: several shows in France, addresses on Self Coiff.

In the kitchen, I learn, I do, I take!

Do-it-yourself : a full chef's menu (starter / main course / dessert) for two people.
All you have to do is warm the dishes made in the workshop before enjoying them as lovers or with friends.

We like : the nice atmosphere in the kitchen and, cherry on the stove, can glean the tricks and tricks of the pros, and learn to handle a host of utensils whose existence was not even suspected.

We win : at 39 € the formula, including wine, is much cheaper than a duo restaurant . And just as good.
Interesting also when one knows that the small dish of quality to take away is close to the 15 € (without entrance and dessert).

The flat : the packaging of the dishes not very festive (in aluminum trays!).

Or ? Cook and Go workshops. They are found everywhere in France, addresses on Cook and Go .
Reservation online after creating an account.

In the garage, I dare put my hands in the sludge!

Do-It-Yourself : Small maintenance work.
In the self-service garages, we put on a suit and we are lent the necessary tools . To us, the draining or the replacement of the brake pads!
The self-service garage provides the deck (which lifts the car) and professionals stay around to give us a hand if needed.

What we like : the hours of mechanical tutoring offered by some self-garages, for 25 to 30 € . Not bad when you are very beginner ...

We win : we pay only 6-8 € for half an hour.

The flat : the formula is for those who have a minimum of knowledge . But we can also go with a loved one who touches his marble in mechanics.

Or ? Self-service garages directory: Self Garage.
And in the Oise, in Chambly on C My Garage.

In the groomer, I pass my dog ​​to the machine

To do yourself : everything ... But nothing to do with the galley of the house washing where the bathroom turns into a swimming pool, drying in torture (for us ...) and where the phase of collecting hairs scattered gives us Move of mercy.
No. There, just go to the 'lav'dog' with Rantanplan and install it in the bathtub.
Everything is provided: straps and tools to wash and dry it, not to mention a hair vacuum cleaner!

We like : to have a space designed to carry out this operation without loss of time or nerves , when you have neither garden nor maxi-bathroom. And if you need help, someone is available on site.

We win : about thirty euros on average! You pay 4 or 5 € a quarter of an hour (according to the cities and the signs) compared with 35 € for a professional (more expensive in big cities). At Truffaut, the token costs 9,95 € to access the washing and drying facilities without any time limit.

The must : Free services are sometimes offered, such as cutting the claws or weighing the animal.

The flat : it works well for very long haired animals, subject to knots. We spend more time and it can cost as much as a pro.

Or ? Chez Truffaut (list of stores with espace lav'dog on Truffaut.
In Marseille : Toileting friends.
In Nice: The Golden Niche.
And in some Animalis shops .

Fruits, vegetables ... I make my market upstream

To do yourself : picking.
We choose a farm that opens its doors to the gatherers and we go to look for its fruits and vegetables in the field! The must: come as a family and let the children fill the wheelbarrow and discover forgotten vegetables.

We like : the explanations of the farmers on the plants and their advice to cook the fruit of our picking. Other products offered by farms (poultry, meat, fish, oil, cheese, milk, jam ...) are also appreciable.

We gain : 10 to 20% off per kilo of pumpkin, squash or strawberries, for example, since there are no intermediate steps between the producers and us.

The flat : the prices practiced on the farm are advantageous, it is tempting to take many ... Better to plan to consume them quickly at the risk of wasting or make canned and jams!

Or ? To find a gathering close to home: Straw Hat ; Picking at the farm (Rhône) and Strawberries and asparagus (Haut-Rhin).