Frugal Living 2010 -The Cost of Living Challenge, INTRO

ChinaTea

Got my Morrison's £4 deal today as well actually got 2. Have frozen the soup and pork as the dates were 14th dec. Only me and DS for Christmas lunch so will blanch veg for freezer tommorrow and with some stuffing and yorkshires 1 pork joint will be that sorted. Unfortunately the trifles are dated 13th Dec so looks like I have 2 strawberry trifles to eat before Sunday, sure I'll force them down though Also picked up couple of other offers while there. i don't usually shop there as it's a 35mile round trip but was passing so took advantage.

Spent last evening reworking budget, going to have another go at it later. I could still stick at the 4000 but won't be able to save as much, have got to make some further cutbacks or there'll be no money for carpets and flooring after the work being done.

craftdaft

Please add my name. Looking forward to the challenge.......

summertea

Hi can i join please,

i did this in 2008 and i have been away too long

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Kellylea

Ooooooo I made a blog! I have never done anything like this before but I feel it will be a great way to keep a diary of my challenge and document how far I intend to go.

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grandma247

Kellylea wrote: »

Ooooooo I made a blog! I have never done anything like this before but I feel it will be a great way to keep a diary of my challenge and document how far I intend to go.

xxx

I tried to leave a comment but did not understand the profile thingy so it was having none of it.
You made me smile. I hope all goes well for you in 2010.

Kellylea

grandma247 wrote: »

I tried to leave a comment but did not understand the profile thingy so it was having none of it.
You made me smile. I hope all goes well for you in 2010.

Thank you very much. Glad I made you smile. x x x

Nessa56

Kellylea wrote: »

Ooooooo I made a blog! I have never done anything like this before but I feel it will be a great way to keep a diary of my challenge and document how far I intend to go.

xxx

How on earth do you do that, I have always wondered?

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Kellylea

I saw somebody else's on here and so I googled blogspot and it's really simple after that, tells you what to do each step! I am so rubbish my laptop is for moneysavingexpert, facebook and shopping. But now when my OH says what you doin I can say blogging! lol Sounds better than shopping or talking to so and so.

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knithappens

Kellylea wrote: »

I saw somebody else's on here and so I googled blogspot and it's really simple after that, tells you what to do each step! I am so rubbish my laptop is for moneysavingexpert, facebook and shopping. But now when my OH says what you doin I can say blogging! lol Sounds better than shopping or talking to so and so.

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do you mind if i add you on mine, i have one too, would be great to see how others are saving/cutting back

Iheart2poundcoins

Good Luck with the blogs, going to look back and try and find you all! xx

Does anyone make their own baby food here?
I think it's costing more than buying jars.
I spent nearly £2 on parsnips and sweet potato and only got 5 meals out of it. Heinz jars I can make 5 meals out of 2 1/2, for around £1.40 with far more variety than I can make.

It might be cheaper if we ate fresh food but we eat different things and I am currently on Weight Watchers frozen meals.

ANyhoo, good luck planning all your budgets. I have started buying farmfood saving stamps - it's quite a cheap shop there! And am going to order from Tesco over the internet next year as can save alot in bus fares plus alot less hassle!!