in deep, deep trouble

bumblebee87_2

well, no spend day today!!!

DD is being an absolute nightmare, so is off to nanny's tomorrow night (thank god) so im going to cook a scrummy meal for me and OH, hes been an absolute star over the last 8 months, i seriously dont know what id do without him.

back to moneysaving, we havent spent anything on groceries since my last update

RAS

You are doing well. Keep it up.

bumblebee87_2

ooo forgot to tell you!!! i got a call from my dad earlier to say he wanted to get me something for xmas (hes a single parent on benifits so he usually just buys for my bro, sis and my DD) and asked me what i want, but he only has £10 so i said ooo asda do a slow cooker for £9, so it looks like i might get my slow cooker!!!!!!!!!!!!

ampersand

Hello bumblebee - was about to suggest Freecycle myself, but now see others have done so.
Another good thing -
phone THIS Freephone no 0800-505555(don't be fobbed off if they give you an 0845 no, just ask to be transferred) and apply for a Tesco Clubcard PLUS for double points. Save these to use on Clubcard DEALS FOR 4x their face value.
They'll send you an application form; you return it with a bank statement and recent utility bill(required by law). It may take a week or three, BUT PLEASE, PLEASE DO IT - absolutely worthwhile.

There's lots of advice on the Threads - just check out 'Clubcard Plus' in the Forum search and Martin recommends it strongly.
This way you can look forward to little treatie Days Out en famille, all sorts of things.
It works for some utility bills, car expenses and other things too.

Definitely go shopping around 7-8 pm if/when you can, or whenever you find your Mr T does the big reductions for the day.
It makes a huge difference.

Make your own bread too - your dd will love it and yeast is free from Mr T(by law), and other supermarkets. It's not difficult, just daunting to think of if you've never done it before. It's easy-peasy, fun and gratifying - very good for the soul. You can get rid of a lot of angst kneading and pounding dough. You can slice and freeze your loaves, which then toast beautifully.

How about making sweets at home together, too? - easy to find recipes on mse or by googling.

Good luck - hope op. for oh goes well and doesn't, after all, mitigate against that promotion.

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Just went back to find an old post where I rahrah'd on about Clubcard Plus for another Thread(I do it a lot, as the lovely pania knows! As you have her here with you, you have a wonderful friend on board.)

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/sho...-scheme-tricks
(Go down to the bottom, purple banner section with comparison table)
I drone on recommending this in any post where I think I can get away with it.
Then, put Clubcard Plus into Form search and progress through other links and posts - interesting to note that its demise was being warned of as far back as 2005. I'd still hurry along and apply.
Shall say here: ring them on Freephone 0800-505555, option 6, tell person you want an appn for CC+. They may try to fob you off to another 0845(payable)no. Just ask for tfr to appropriate dept - form will come to you in 5 working days. Govt Legislation requires that you supply Bank Statement and Utility Bill or similar - the usual. Fill in the DD for £1 mthly minimum, but Mon>Fri you can 'bank' money at CS which is instantly available.Then use your CC+ to pay for shopping. Online tfr or w/e cash top-up will take a day or three.
DOUBLE POINTS ON ALL SHOPPING - AND DON'T FORGET GREEN BAG RE-USE POINTS.
IT'S PRECISELY BECAUSE THIS IS SUCH A GOOD SCHEME IT IS NOT PUBLICISED BY MR T.
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I emphasise how easy it is to go straight to the CS desk,'bank' however much or little you want to cover shopping/petrol, then you sign a tillslip to pay using your Clubcard Plus at the checkout.
It's so easy. You'll have 8Xpoints on PAYG top-up, too - I always check up via the freephone no a few days later, to make sure they've been added.
Double points for using your own bags, too, remember. Use big 'uns, these are already worth 2pts, rather than 1..
As Mr T is shrinking his points extras for much smaller and very much fewer money-off deals, we need to be point-alert.

Big hugs to you and your family.

bumblebee87_2

whoop! ive finished my xmas prezzie shopping, bought for the last 4 people for £11!!!! and i found a great dolls pram set on the grabit board for less than £2 so ive ordered that for DD. thats her main prezzie (OMG she has a main prezzie )

ampersand

You've done really well - if I say don't forget the other things above, it's not by way of bumping my own post, but because these are good, easy, morale-enhancing things you can can do for yourself, your family, your self-esteem.

Have a lovely week.

LittleEmms

Hi Bumble

I've struggled to get on here as of late - and just popped in on your thread. You're doing fab hun!! Brilliant on the xmas pressies for 4 peeps less than £11!! That's great! And i'm sure your DD will love the pram!!

Well done on the rent too! So glad its all getting sorted for you as much as possible at the moment. Keeping fingers crossed until your 3 months order scrapping moment!!

Hope you have a good day!!

(and yay at Dad buying slow cooker! )

bumblebee87_2

well, i did a roast for tea, and im going to do a big pot of some kind of stew thing in the morning to freeze, then were off to my dads for my brothers birthday, hes going to be 17 tomorrow! how did that happen??? :eek:

were staying there tomorrow, then off to OH's aunts till 27th! no cooking for 4 whole days!!! :j :j :j

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 3 more sleeps till santa! :santa2: :xmassmile :rudolf: :snow_laug

bumblebee87_2

well today, we get to spend a fortune on a taxi over to my dads which is a pain, but i dont really want to risk taking OH on the bumpy bus just yet, his knee just isnt stable enough

we have spent a bit more on groceries, and i will updat siggy in a minute.

just in case i dont get on tomorrow, merry christmas to everyone who has posted in, or read my diary xxxxx

LittleEmms

Hi Bumble - sorry to hear about the taxi ride - but don't blame you on not risking the OH's knee!!!

Merry christmas to you too!!! Hope you have a lovely day xx

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