It's STILL tough and not getting better - so how are we coping?

EstherH

Lambanana, does DH really have to have white shirt and black tie for funeral. Surely if you can't afford it, it doesn't matter what he wears. I know loads of people who just go in what they have these days. It's what's in the heart that counts.

lambanana

EstherH wrote: »

Lambanana, does DH really have to have white shirt and black tie for funeral. Surely if you can't afford it, it doesn't matter what he wears. I know loads of people who just go in what they have these days. It's what's in the heart that counts.

I know that you're right but my MiL has said he must wear a white shirt and plain black tie...possibly because he's a pallbearer. I don't know. We can afford it but it's more that there are other things that money could also be spent on. If it makes his mum and his nan happy though I'll go get him the shirt and tie, it's not like it wont ever be used again.

narabanekeater

Morning all
Im poorly, thought I was coming down with something last night buy boy I have. Woke up with a nose bleed as ive blown it so much. Luckily my neighbours son is in the same year at school so I text her and she took DD to school. I think myself and DS are having whats know and a pj day today as im not even dressed. Its sure wont do be any harm just for one day. Ive really got to get better as its DS 1st day at nursery tommorow
Wishing you all a lovely Tuesday

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Many thanks,

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Hardup_Hester

Was given yet more apples today, & I'm going to try a recipe got Apple & chilli jelly, I'll let you know how I get on!

EstherH

Yes see what you mean Lambanana. It's a hard enough time for you all without upsetting your family.

Hope your feeling better soon Narabanekeater.

Have managed to throw a few things away/put in charity bag etc., need to make some room for all the stock I am building up which is all over the bedroom atm. I have tins and packets of groceries ready for a siege I think. Thing is, it gets addictive and I get upset when anything gets used. How sad is that!
Hubby can't understand why I keep buying more when we already have it upstairs. Likewise, collecting berries when I have them in the freezer.

kidcat

Lambanana is there a freecycle cafe group in your area, maybe you could buy the shirt but borrow a tie?

marmiterulesok

Hardup_Hester wrote: »

Was given yet more apples today, & I'm going to try a recipe got Apple & chilli jelly, I'll let you know how I get on!

Please please please could you share the recipe?!

narabanekeater

I have a confession to make. I have not been into a supermarket for the last 10 days. I have been to Tesco express and got milk and a few RTC bits but I have not been shopping. I have turned a corner. I am no longer hording food. There we go I said it!
The money I have saved will go quite nicely for our weekend away this weekend

northwest1965

EstherH wrote: »

Have managed to throw a few things away/put in charity bag etc., need to make some room for all the stock I am building up which is all over the bedroom atm. I have tins and packets of groceries ready for a siege I think. Thing is, it gets addictive and I get upset when anything gets used. How sad is that!
Hubby can't understand why I keep buying more when we already have it upstairs. Likewise, collecting berries when I have them in the freezer.

Its a lovely feeling taking a big bag into a charity shop isnt it. I had a good clear out at the weekend and took some along to the charity shop on Monday.

I've been stockpiling and seem to be running out of room. Do you think I could take down some photos and display packs of flour and toilet rolls?:)