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Re: Is 150 the cheapest im gonna get for a small fridge freezer in the UK including delivery?
https://www.debenhams.com/product/living-and-home-87l-2-section-fridge-freezer-refrigerator-with-light-removable-shelves-drawer-adjustable-thermostat_p-1fcd257b-786e-442b-9bcf-a0ac70bc50a6?colour=Whi…1 -
Re: My Off-grid and need to be frugal diary
There's been plenty of wind today so the battery bank is full. DH and I have spent most of the day out. We did some grocery shopping, and bought a few DIY things and had lunch in a village café.…4 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
I left my part time job at 57, due to health issues. My husband had his work pension, then the old state pension. We found we could manage nicely on that income as we'd paid off the mortgage and…13 -
Re: Is 150 the cheapest im gonna get for a small fridge freezer in the UK including delivery?
I bought a new Berghaus coat from a charity shop last year. Pretty sure it hasn't got "poor" stamped all over it.1 -
Re: The second hurdle - Nichelette v the huge mortgage
Nothing wrong with a wee wobble from time to time, helps us focus on what really matters. You have my sympathy if £450k for a smaller house is a reasonable "deal" for your part of the world!1 -
Re: Debt and Caring
I do think it helps with the beating oneself up, Cherry. Although I still feel quite frustrated at perceived limitations, the reframe puts it in perspective. I am waiting on the electrician which wil…4 -
Re: PCN Issued While Queuing to Exit Gridlocked Car Park
I've had no luck getting anything out of C&W. Next step is to appeal directly with the PPC. Here is my draft appeal below, happy to receive any feedback. "I dispute this Parking Charge …1 -
Re: Can I be forced to have a smart meter?
Yes, they have a right of entry to replace an old meter. Glad we agree. There's no such thing as "dumb mode". Just smart meters that are not in communication, and which suppliers are b…2 -
Re: Cooking for one (Mark Three)
Very wet here this afternoon, was out in it for a bit and it wasn’t pleasant. LO pasta bake for lunch and prawn and sugar snap pea Thai curry with noodles tonight.2 -
Re: The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)
DS1 had the last of the leftovers from Sunday for lunch today. I had toast for dinner (too full from conference) I threw away 2 spoons of alcoholic thick cream into food waste (bin day tomorrow) Tomo…4


