Getting to know you........

missblonde

Hello all!

I'm a long-time lurker who is going to try to be more OS as I have finally decided I needs to stop spending so much money on things which I never use or wear and so end up in the bin! First stop for me is = meal planning and the grocery challenge June 2011 I think!

I'm 29, work full time in the public sector and I live with my boyfriend and our very stroppy pusscat.

pixiehouse

Hello everyone
Well im confused cause i cant remember if ive said hello on here before or not lol
Im a full time foster carer to a 15 yr old and have ohs youngest daughter now living with us.
oh is not suppose to work because of the arthritus in his neck, feet and hands, but at times, needs must and he has too
tomorow we are getting our own hens (2)
I make and sale handmade cards and wedding stationery and also i am and Avon rep
Ive been lurking for ages, trying to work out our debts( not big but enough)
look forward to joining in more

Sparkerly

Hi all :wave:

Been lurking and using tips for a while so thought it was time to introduce myself and start taking on some challenges!

I'm a married mum to 2 teenagers and my DS has a huge appetite as he seems to grow an inch a month, so I need to use all the tips on here to keep my bills down.

I'm not currently working as I gave up work last year when we bought a new house that needed renovating, but the time has come to find a new job and start earning again.

Willow92

Welcome to all, I've actually never been on this thread before...

strawberriesandcream

Hi everyone :wave:
I've recently moved in with my fiancee so I'm hoping to pick up a few money-saving tips so we can get saving for our wedding. I've been lurking around for a while so I thought I'd say hi!

knittingnelly

Helloooo :j
I used to post on here a couple of years ago but went astray so now I have returned to mend my ways

I am a married mum with three boys. We all have HUGE appetites and I spend far too much on food. Despite DH and I working full time we are s-l-i-d-i-n-g into debt because, basically, we spend more than we earn (see, I get that now! :rotfl:)

Mostly we are naturally a "make do and mend" bunch - DH bless him, can fix anything and our car is what most people would scrap The bank say they can't help us because we don't have anything to cut back on :huh: i.e. no credit cards, HP payments etc. we have got in the mess we are by not having any idea what we spend and what we can actually afford.

Sooooo, here I am again back amongst the resourceful OSer's and looking forward to the challenge of sorting us out. But I miss my takeaways :(:(

Knittingnelly

rosieben

Welcome all of you to the OS forum, you'll find loads of useful info here and lots of support; just ask if you have any questions, there's always someone around to help out

good to see that some of you have joined our Grocery challenge

nanto3girls

I'm 60,retired special needs classroom assistant.Hubby retired 4 years ago,took early retirement when he got made redundant after 40 years at a glassworks.We have 2 boys aged 41 and 38,both left home, we also have 3 gorgeous grandaughters aged 16,16 and 8.

Forgot to say, i spend too much time on MSE and i am a competition addict.

pauleyc

Hello
I do lurk here every day and post occasionally.
Im a SAHM of 3 boys - 13, 2 and 1.
OH works full time (does enough hours for both of us) and although we are ok, we dont have spare money for nice thing - holidays etc.
SO i really want to try and cut back on my spending - shopping wise.
Normally shop at as -da but have just had a wander round Al -di and think i could knock at least 20 off my weekly shopping without trying(i do try and be good but normally spend aout 90 a week - i dont but ready meals and do baking)
Other things i am doing/going to do is use less detergent in my washing, try and not waste as much, go back to using bread machine and grow a few things.
Im planning on starting my own dress making business next year when ds2 starts nursery so i can work at home-am currently seeing an organisation to help me on my way with this.

I am also trying to buy a few bits each week to store for winter but not sure what i should get other than pasta, rice etc.
really love this site and you are all brilliant!

SCOTTISHLASS_2

Hi everyone :hello: Im a newbie and thought id say hello! Im a stay at home mum to a 2 1/2 year old and baby due 4th July! Decided to give up work after I had DS and im always looking for ways to save money now that we only have DP's wage to live on.