Second Purse Challenge 2012

bunbun2 · 14 February 2012 at 10:40AM

Mothership thanks for postihg the scone recipe. I have some buttermilk to use up so think I will make these. How thick should they be when they go in the oven?

mooomin · 14 February 2012 at 11:32AM

Just checked online and chuffed to see that my Fat Club soup is on offer in Sainsbugs till the 21st. I get paid on the 20th, so will top up my second purse then and go and buy gallons of it!!

I'm buying it with 2nd purse funds at 50p per tin, and paying the purse 60p when I use it (still saving on the normal price of 71p).

I bought 16 cans the other day at a cost to me of £8 so a profit of £1.60

rachbc · 14 February 2012 at 12:10PM

Morrisons have Yorkshire |tea 160 bags on half price - bought 2 for £1.99 each last night and will buy them back at £3 (the price I pay for aldi gold tea)

I now have £3 in my purse and £12 (based on what I buy it for rrp £17 worth) worth of stock in my cupboards. Slow and steady hey?

I am finding that most of the 'offers' are more than I would pay anyway due to them being on branded items that I don't buy and the fact that I am so used to shopping at discounted stores like B&M/ HB etc.

However when I get paid Thurs i will chekc out asdas specials on toiletries etc that I noticed yesterday - I think 4 for £3 - shoudl keep hubby in bubble bath for a year lol

Ooooh ETA just seen that pears liquid soap (my fav) is 2 for 1 at Sainsburys so will stock up on 4 of those too

Mothership · 14 February 2012 at 12:26PM

bunbun2 wrote: »

Mothership thanks for postihg the scone recipe. I have some buttermilk to use up so think I will make these. How thick should they be when they go in the oven?

About an inch , and a piece of dough about the size of an egg.

I got my yeast from @mazon, what a bargain. Glad someone noticed how many were in the box I originally ordered 4 then cancelled it and ordered one. I think you did the same Kerri LOL.

I'm just back for T****S & C@stc@ just going to have a wee brew then I'll post what I bought on this post.

debtfreewannabe321 · 14 February 2012 at 12:51PM

morning all

i'm doing well leaving the second purse alone so it can build up

had a few NSD this last week so stayed away from shops (really can't trust myself with a bargain lol)

I need to stock up on some more cereals so will look out for offers on those but apart from that i have enough /sauce/loo rolls/cereal/noodles/spices to last a couple of months ( i think) and enough toiletries to last at least 6 months :rotfl: unless DS & DH decide to use double the amount because of all the stuff in the cupboards! Have enough pasta to last till next year i reckon

& gravy to last ooooh probably 2 years :eek:

We've run out of juice so i may get some stocks in of these. They are about 90p in ald* and i keep wondering if they will hike the price to be in line with a$da & Te$co :think:

ANyone seen any offers on easter eggs yet or am i too early

I only need a few so will get these once offers start :T

Anyway purse is at £45 now so very happy with that

Can anyone suggest to me what is the best deals/offers that they've used or seen from DR I may put my order in early as I've just been paid tax credits for next month already :T

dfw

Mothership · 14 February 2012 at 1:45PM

debtfreewannabe321 wrote: »

Anyway purse is at £45 now so very happy with that Can anyone suggest to me what is the best deals/offers that they've used or seen from DR I may put my order in early as I've just been paid tax credits for next month already :T

dfw

Mince £22

http://www.donaldrussell.com/minced-steak-8708.html?offercode=win12e3630

Butchers favourites @ £29

http://www.donaldrussell.com/d1231-the-butchers-favourites.html?offercode=win12e3630

Stir fry strips @ £9

http://www.donaldrussell.com/beef-stir-fry-strips-9056.html?offercode=win12e3630

I place lots of small orders when there's a promotion on and spread out the delivery, I have stuff coming a few times a month until August. I find this keeps my freezer topped up, and every time I use something I pay the 2nd Purse £3. remember to use Quidco, when I get the money from them I buy something else from DR, usually something I cant afford normally as a treat

it feels good too not having to worry about buying meat for six months as its all paid for, I'm also using their freezers to store the meat until I want it.
I have tried their meal planner packs, they were good, but NOT as good as you can make yourself at home. Their winter braising packs are good too, when they are on offer, good freezer fillers.
I've noticed they go round all their stock so there are some good bargains to be had. I will be posting any worthwhile offers as soon as I see them, usually as I'm buying them, I will highlight them in bold on my posts so keep a lookout for them

jakes-mum · 14 February 2012 at 1:45PM

debtfreewannabe321 wrote: »

ANyone seen any offers on easter eggs yet or am i too early I only need a few so will get these once offers start :T

im waiting for the B1G2F offer at tesco, I think they were the cheapest last year out of the 4 big SM :think:

kerri_dfw · 14 February 2012 at 4:04PM

Slightly off topic, but I want to make some proper bread (I will make sure the oven works this time) and I was thinking about how people have the stones to go in the oven. Can anyone recommend one I could buy with my rainforest vouchers from work? x

tracey12_2 · 14 February 2012 at 4:28PM

Good to see everyone doing so well.

I bought another 2 packs of Cath*dral C*ty cheese at Mr T. half price at £1.99 per pack with my second purse today. Currently looking out for Hugg*es Dryn*tes for my dd and G*ld Bl*nd coffee as my stocks are running low.

Tracey

Mothership · 14 February 2012 at 5:06PM

kerri_dfw wrote: »

Slightly off topic, but I want to make some proper bread (I will make sure the oven works this time) and I was thinking about how people have the stones to go in the oven. Can anyone recommend one I could buy with my rainforest vouchers from work? x

This is the one I have Kerri, its great for making pitta breads & Nan bread on too as well as pizza. I've got recipes if you'd like me to post them, I'm right into making bread.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ProCook-Pizza-Stone-38cm-15in/dp/B0026OND1G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1329235189&sr=8-2

I got a 16 kg bag of white bread flour for £11 subscribe and save. They have whole meal as well, its lovely flour.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bacheldre-Watermill-Stoneground-Strong-Bakers/dp/B005FPZ3R

I've just bought this as well, its quite hard to get things off the stone.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Longlife-11-inch-Aluminium-Wooden-Handle/dp/B006OZEMD6/ref=sr_1_14?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1329235672&sr=1-14

I also got some proving baskets recently they are great.

I have loads of disposable shower caps for over the bowls for proving if anyone wants some PM me.

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