I have literally no money!

bigjon1968

Just read my last post and sorry if it comes across as negative. That wasn't my intention when I started typing! This is such a great positive thread and I didn't want to drag it down.

goldingwebb

Flickering_Ember wrote: »

I live 2 mins from a Lidl and never knew the offer free stuff...inside the store or outside?

Inside - usually behind the checkouts!

Nessa56

bigjon1968 wrote: »

Just read my last post and sorry if it comes across as negative. That wasn't my intention when I started typing! This is such a great positive thread and I didn't want to drag it down.

Not at all, thing is we or should I say most of us have been there at some time or another and some of us are still there it is not fun especially if you don't have anyone particularly close to you.

take care

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gratefulforhelp_2

Nessa56 wrote: »

I guess so, I just wasn't sure it was genuine to be honest.

v
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I see what you mean, there are a fair few "spoilers" who get on MSE. x

BigMummaF

Oh boy am I ever in the brown stuff just now so couldn't offer physical help, but feel I need to do something :huh:
I've had a trawl through the sites I sub to & come up with a few that may be of some help. Unfortunately I still haven't fathomed those fancy links so please bear with me Again apologies to those who think a lot of OS ways are there purely for entertainment value, but I promise to only post the threads I have found most helpful

First is the Grocery Challenge. There are a multitude of good recipes in the first few posts that don't cost a lot to do. This is for August & the Sept one will start up soon but they all have the links...
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1845003
This has a wealth of ways to save cash on every day essentials, inc cosmetics...
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=826963
This is for an answer for any question you will ever have, except perhaps the meaning of life!
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1157745
The infamous Weezl of course, with all her nutritional info. Think this could be of special interest by what you've already said about careful diet etc...
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1157641
One for ideas on using stuff lurking in the cupboards...
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=20967
& Leftovers
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=312206
A bit out-of-date price-wise, but still some good recipe ideas...
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1129333
Some advice on cooking in bulk--do you have freezer space?
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=242856
Starting on the OS way...
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1826625
And some ideas for using joints of meat for cold cuts...
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=343009

I've a few *cough* :whistle: more in the same sort of vein, including getting sorted for the winter, gifts & more on packed lunches if you'd like them. I've been on here for a lifetime & still only scratched a feint trough in the knowledge available so please just ask if there's ANYTHING we can do to help. If I don't know the answer I'll help you look for it & that way I'll learn something new too
Hope you're able to post again very soon. x

sunshinesheli

consultant31 wrote: »

It's been a week since BIW answered any posters, and people have been so good to her

She doesn't have internet at home, maybe she hasn't been able to get online

Hope you are doing ok BIW, hopefully payday has been, or isn't too far away! x

allydowd

Eat something at home. Then go give blood(!) After the session they give you free tea and biscuits.

kittiej

Aww I hope you're Ok BIW.

I hope they make contact soon, if only to put our minds at rest.

frugallily

bigmumma.. I have added this list to my favourites..it's extremely practical and thorough.

QueenBeruthiel

bigjon1968 wrote: »

I've just read all through this post and am so touched by the generosity of all the people on here. I, like many others on here, can identify with a lot of what BiW has said. I'm 40, single, a long way away from my family, only have a couple of friends nearby, in a low-paid job with few prospects (other than redundancy, the spectre of which seems to be looming larger by the day) and constantly short of money. It seems like as soon as I get paid the money goes on bills, for the last 2 months my food budget has been £10 a week or less and I feel like I am existing, not living. I know there are a lot of other things to life than money, but it sure as hell helps!

Why not post for SOA? Perhaps people can help. This place is so supportive.

Frex, are you entitled to and claiming working tax credit?