Flying gleefully into 2009 - One Fresians adventures in debt-busting

mooomin

Silaqui wrote: »

You are always having chilli and it makes me so jealous, it's one of my favourite meals BUT the b/f doesn't like it and it's not worth making just for me!

Next time you're in Edinburgh pop round for some :rotfl:

mooomin

Last post before I go to work as I'm now running late :rotfl:

I have the following:

7 x 50p off Felix 12 pouch multipack
2 x £5 Boots skincare voucher (expires 11th August)

If you use the £5 voucher (with Olay skincare anyway) it deducts the £5 and gives you another voucher, so I have three cleansers which cost me 86p each and two thermal cleansers (my new favourite thing) which cost about £2 and I get a new voucher each time. Save me from myself!!

If these would be useful ping me a PM.

tomtombeanie

quick hello from the US! :hello: we are here, safe, happy and enjoying seeing family and somewhat more sun than we left behind. have you seen your debt free by birthday challenge thread is in the newsletter this week (in quick forum tips)? WOO HOO! fresian is taking over the world! :T

eta: yes, you have seen it! just saw your comment at the bottom of the birthday thread!

mooomin

tomtombeanie wrote: »

quick hello from the US! :hello: we are here, safe, happy and enjoying seeing family and somewhat more sun than we left behind. have you seen your debt free by birthday challenge thread is in the newsletter this week (in quick forum tips)? WOO HOO! fresian is taking over the world! :T

eta: yes, you have seen it! just saw your comment at the bottom of the birthday thread!

I was ridiculously thrilled to see that my challenge was in the newsletter. We have a new member now too :j I'm going to update their info in the morning as Mr Fresian is out and I'm taking over the internet tonight!

Honestly, if it inspires one more person to go "sod this" to their debts I will be thrilled. My geek sense was tingling last night when I saw it :rotfl:

You enjoying your holiday? How can you bear to leave your lovely conversion?!

laura2481

flying_fresian wrote: »

I was ridiculously thrilled to see that my challenge was in the newsletter. We have a new member now too :j I'm going to update their info in the morning as Mr Fresian is out and I'm taking over the internet tonight!

Honestly, if it inspires one more person to go "sod this" to their debts I will be thrilled. My geek sense was tingling last night when I saw it :rotfl:

:T:T yay for getting in the newsletter! :T:T:T

tomtombeanie

flying_fresian wrote: »

You enjoying your holiday? How can you bear to leave your lovely conversion?!

yes, thanks! very much. it's always great to be "home" even though i haven't actually lived here for about 18 years!

the conversion is good, but not a patch on my parents' american pad - a/c, swimming pool, free-flowing wine , three lovely dogs, sister, mum, dad (brother also lovely but currently in san francisco so we won't see him this time), yummy food that i haven't had to meal plan, shop for or prepare...the question will be, how can i bear to leave?

5*shopaholic

HI FF
well done on the mention, i am not suprised though you are very inspirational
i prefer farmfoods rather thank aldi
i went today and my freezer is packed
i also went to B&M god i love that shop stocked up on nibbles (havin bbq at weekend) and lots of presents for when my daughter starts coming home with party invites next term
so many bargains and MSE too because i have spent half what i would normaly spend on the gifts but they look quality!!!
yey its nearlly the weekend
my oh is off next week and i got some bargain rooms in t?lodge in scarborough, ph i do like to be beside the seaside
pls let the weather get better lol
i will send you some virtual doughnuts from the seaside lol

mooomin

Aldi adventures completed! (No Farmfoods near me!)

I felt like a secret agent, as it's not like any other supermarket setup I have seen, so I was copying other shoppers behaviour to blend in :rotfl:

I did buy grapes, tatties, peppers (3 packs!), tomato puree, cheese, tissues, eggs, broccoli and apple juice for £8 though :j I will definitely be going back there. I don't think I would do a monthly shop, but there are bargains to be found, and it's right across from a Sainsbury's so when I know there are good BOGOFs I will be heading to both!

Must dash - been really lazy and not made dinner so need to feed myself now!

mooomin

flying_fresian wrote: »

Monday [strike]Sweet & Sour Chicken with boiled rice[/strike]
Tuesday [strike]Chilli a la tomtombeanie with boiled rice (Love that slow cooker!)[/strike]
Wednesday [strike]Dinner out for me![/strike] Leftover chilli for Mr Fresian Forgot to leave any for him so he had to forage in the fridge.
Thursday Fishcakes with boiled potatoes and peas Nope, friend came for tea, so we had today's dinner yesterday
Friday [strike]Grilled chicken breast, some kind of veg and potatoes[/strike]
Saturday Stew with boiled potatoes
Sunday Venison (Hopefully!) with potatoes and veg

Meal planning is going pretty well. I had broccoli with my chicken last night (and didn't have gravy, so feeling :A!) from Aldi which was really tasty. I cut up three packs of peppers and they are all frozen now and ready for use. One I use the venison on Sunday I will be able to make bolognaise (as there will be more room in the freezer) which is one of my regular home-made ready meals.

Think I'm going to post on OS to find out the best way to cook the venison!

geranium72

Loving your food planning fresian - you are inspiring me to be organised!