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I usually spend about £3 a day 5 times a week0
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I really need a new sandwich box!0
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if we are all on packed lunches then 3 of us for less than £1per head but if dd has cafeteria in school (which she does 2-3 times a week) then she takes £2 for that, i like her to have a hot lunch now the weathers colder.
Lou x0 -
I must spend at least £3.80 a day on lunch when I'm at work.
My children use tupperware all the time, but I must admit, I thought they had ceased trading. Good to hear they are still around; sounds like they need to do themselves a bit more marketing though!
Jammychips:beer:0 -
hmmm, most probably, 2 kids = too much, my youngest about £1 and my eldest about £2 plus £2 for extra drinks, definetly toooo much.0
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The best thing about the current financial situation is the sudden acceptability of the packed lunch!0
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three pounds fifty0
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About £4 in total for three packed lunches, one homecooked baby meal and one homecooked lunch for me:DFinally, I can see you crystal clear0
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I try to take my own lunch to work but if i'm too lazy it'll cost me about £2.50 for a sandwich!0
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I usually spend between £2.50-£3.50 on lunch every day0
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