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

Graham_S_4

Hello
I used to post on here from time to time a few years ago

Then my pc died and i went away

since i last posted i cleared all my debts - got a girlfriend and saved loads

i always read the boards - mostly the old school boards

Cheers

G

sammyjig

Hi there. I've been a big fan of this sight for a few years now but finally decided over the weekend that it was time to sort out my life and pay off debts.

I am married with 2 children. We have quite a big mortgage and have had a tendancy to spend beyond our means in the past!

I love all the old style tips on this board. Since I have been reading it I have bought a breadmaker, been making meals out of the stuff left in my cupboards and freezer. I never throw away left overs any more and I have fished my slow cooker out of the back of the cupboard.

You all seem so nice and friendly and I look forward to receiving loads more advice.

Vangello

Hi I am a stay at home mum to my two children, one girl and one boy, aged 7 and very nearly 4, I'm happily married to my wonderful DH and I work part time at Tesco (on a Sunday so no childcare to pay for!) to try and earn a few extra pennies. I've read this site for ages, but only recently got the courage to post! Hope to get to "meet" you all soon

danksshady

Hi, I too have lurked for ages but decided this year was time to reduce wastage,cut back spending and clear my debts.
I am Gail a stay at home mom /carer to my autistic son 13 and my 5 other kids,my 8 yr old DS has ADHD too
I am divorced from their dad but happily remarried to pete who cares for his disabled parents & elderly aunt full time, so not a lot of cash to spare and not much time really
This forum is an inspiration though and we have gone back to basics - ditched the ready meals, making my own bread/buns/pizzas etc.
Keep it coming - love the tips and the recipes
Got to say I prefer to bake in my oven rather than a breadmaker - I freecycled mine as I didn't take to it

NemoToad

Hello, I'm 22 and live in York with my boyfriend and our housemate. I work full-time in admin as a temp at Network Rail. Having graduated last June from Leeds Uni I'm trying to save money to pay off student overdraft and put some money aside so that in a couple of years I can afford to study for an MSc, and one day put down a deposit on a house. My mum always did lots of cooking at home so it seems natural to make most things from scratch and that's how I lived as a student, so I'm carrying than on now (although often there doesn't seem enough hours in the day!).

I've posted a little bit in here in the past couple of weeks after being introduced by a colleague to the world of MSE.

carriebradshaw

hello everyone haven't seen this bit till now sorry for not posting here before.There's just me Mr big and a dog to care for but I love moneysaving and picking up all your lovely recipes and tips,hopefully I'll be able to share some of mine with all of you too

(Land_of)_Maz

Hi there, long time (ish) lurker in OS, normally to be found in the DFW board, but i think i have old school tendencies and would love it if you would have me here too!?

I love the hints tips and advice here and the fact that with your advice someone like me gets to feel like a domestic goddess from time to time!!!!

Not sure i would have much advice to give out but i'm soaking it all up like a sponge!!! lol

sparrer

Hello all, insomniac 60 y/o grumpy old woman here. I took early retirement after 15 years in supported housing management, then spent the following 3 years with young homeless with substance abuse issues. From one end of the scale to the other, and loved all of it. Now I do vol work manning the phone at night for a national org.

I spend my time on my addictions - caring for my 11 y/o granddaughter on alternate weekends, trying to make a garden from the mud patch I inherited from the previous owner, spoiling my furball excuse for a dog and 2 delinquent cats, making a little extra with cashback and survey sites, and the most time consuming addiction of them all, MSE'ing :T

Thank you everybody for all the invaluable help and advice given over a variety of subjects on the boards :A

gelbean

Hi there, another lurker who has finally decided to sort her debts out! I work full time as a conference and event organiser and live with my OH, 2 dogs, rabbit and fish. OH is at mo unemployed which has caused a bit of a struggle with the bills and an increase in debt so i am trying my best to learn all your tricks and pay off my credit cards/ loans as soon as i possibly can

I have recently aquired an allotment so i can start growing my own vegetables and will keep me busy and stop me wantin to go shopping or down the pub!

i think this site and the people on it are really inspirational and thank you all for how much i have learnt from you - long may it continue.

x

BeeBeeBee_3

Hello - yet another long-ish term lurker! Have wanted to start posting on these boards then I just couldn't find an opportunity to do it. Will keep trying...!
I am a mum of 2, work part time and am interested in cooking well and healthily while saving pennies. I hate the idea of waste esp food.
This site is great - I have learned loads already.... thanks all