What won't you scrimp on?

sassyblue

Hi all, don't know if this is on the right board please move if required.

We're all good at trying to save money on these boards so l just wondered if like me there are certain groceries you won't scrimp on, mine are:

sausages - got to be at least 80% meat
fabric conditioner - some cheaper ones l tried didn't smell nice
washing powder - fairy non-bio for little one, and ariel for us (although l am open to advice on these because l'd like to cut down but haven't found anything as good for cleaning as those two - however l do mix powder and soda crystals 50/50 to make money go further with them )

Having said the above l only stock up when there are offers on and not unless!!

Let's not turn it into a slanging match as l'm aware some people cannot compromise too much and that doesn't mean you are a better or worse parent/person for it.

xx

Sagz_2

I use own brand for virtually everything.... apart from Colemans English mustard. I've just never found a replacment to match it!

staffie1

I won't scrimp on any kind of meat. It has to be good quality - preferably from the butchers. Supermarket meat is generally cr ap

sassyblue

norbertsmum, true l also like what Colmans called French Mustard but l guess the food police got them it's now called Mild Mustard!

staffie: meat is an issue for me, l can't afford free range all the time but can't bring myself to buy value meat either (not a dig at anyone!!) x

staffie1

sassyblue wrote: »

staffie: meat is an issue for me, l can't afford free range all the time but can't bring myself to buy value meat either (not a dig at anyone!!) x

I know what you mean. What I do is buy a decent size piece of good quality meat and make it go as far as possible. I bought some beautiful beef yesterday, was quite expensive, but made a big stew and split it into 5 portions for the freezer. I would rather go without something else than buy cheap meat!

LilyAllen_2

Laundry tablets

It used to be hair stuff too but I use Alberto Basalm £1 shampoo at my boyfriend's and it works a treat. £3 cheaper than my Aussie bottle!

Evie82

I will use Sainsburys Basic range anything, its all great but I will never compromise on meat, always use the local butchers for that.

TBeckett100

never scrimp on diet coke. I have at least 10 cans in the fridge at all times and i carry them wherever i go to stay at peoples houses for fear of 1) no coke or b) supermarket own. i get panicky if i run out and have to buy more, even if i dont want it. as long as it is there if i want it, i feel better,

is diet coke addictive?

PetuliaGristle

I agree with staffie1 about meat, we can get by with mid-range chicken, pork etc. though I'd rather not buy any beef than buy the cheap stuff as it's always been disappointing.

Sagz_2

TBeckett100 wrote: »

is diet coke addictive?

Yup! I was a 4 can a day gal but weaned myself onto the caffine free version and now I drink water

aylithuk

Bread because all that processed stuff is full of cr ap