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I do it with my work colleagues as I don't really know my neighbours (I'm moving too often) - I give away everything what can't be frozenmortgage started 31st May 2011 -£59200
mortgage overpayment started July 2011
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yes:D
Also as we move alot (hubby RAF) there is always freezer stuff passed along too! no matter how hard I try not to buy too much something is always in there!it costs nothing to smile:D0 -
Moneybubbles wrote: »yes:D
Also as we move alot (hubby RAF) there is always freezer stuff passed along too! no matter how hard I try not to buy too much something is always in there!
Hope he's one of the chosen few..an Armourer.:D0 -
I usually get things from my Mum/MIL and vice versa. SIL donated some lovely flowers to us that would have gone to waste when she went away.
We also make sure that when someone in the family (Parents/IL's/SIL's) is coming back from holiday they at least are coming back to a fresh loaf of bread and some milk as a minimum and maybe a bit of bacon and eggs too so a breakfast or lunch can be cooked without having to go shopping first.0 -
Yes I do - and same as Moneybubbles - our neighbours got HEAPS when we left Cyprus. I'm currently wading my way through the freezer before we move again! Cupboard contents can be moved, but the movers are a bit hesitant about moving a full freezer.
My neighbours here are on course to get loads. Shame to lose the pennies, but happy to pass on xMe, OH, grown DS, (other DS left home) and Mum (coming up 80!). Considering foster parenting. Hints and tips on saving £ always well received. Xx
March 1st week £80 includes a new dog bed though £63 was food etc for the week.0 -
i don't generally offer to neighbours as not really close enough to any. but i always offer to mum and mum does the same to me.
having said that an older neighbour 2 doors away often sends up cakes and things that she has bought and just won't eat so gives them to us, which is very kind.0 -
When I go away with youngest DD on our annual trip with the tribe I usually give odds and ends to my eldest DD and she recipricates when she goes as well.We don't like to waste anything if possible.
I loan one of my neighbours my drive as well, as then there is a car parked on there whilst I'm away so it looks as though the house is occupied.My eldest DD comes down every few days and moves any post for me as well.0
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