Frugal Living 2011 - the preparation stage

itsallinthemind

Marru wrote: »

Ok I am cheating but I made today an Approved Foods order and got lots of porridge stuff and toilet paper. So at least we have the bare essentials coverd for awhile :rotfl:

You do not mean oats do you? Not seen any on there for yonks. I check AP daily

Marru

No - I got spelt but I think I saw some oats there as well. Can't be sure

itsallinthemind

xnatalie81x wrote: »

Sure someone has one in the back of a cupboard somewhere unused xx even if only lend to you till you can afford your own xxxx

Yeah, there a few bits I could put to very good use currently, so will put a wanted up for all 4 bits I could do with, can't hurt I guess! I never like putting up wants really, but always miss the things by minutes! Ours is busy, despite being rural

itsallinthemind

Marru wrote: »

No - I got spelt but I think I saw some oats there as well. Can't be sure

Cheers, they only have had the weaning baby oats recently. I looovveeee AP Want to order some HUGE tubs of fruit, but not sure I need much else.

Reminds me...9 nouvelle toilet rolls co-op, £2 something, had to pass it up today as I had 7 bags of 10p satsumas plus other whoopsies See I need a CF, people are to proud around here to grab them

oldestgnome

Your pics xNatalie81x are lovely! You have been working hard particularly with such a young baby! You are all inspiring me even though I do have to confess to some excess spending this week, think I am using the fact it is still 2010 as an excuse. Saying that I have had some real bargain summer clothes from the sales for my holiday later this month and intend to put the two dresses on ebay in the summer so they will pay for themselves, they were more than 70% off on boxing day in debenhams! Also bought some picture frames and sheets for my house with 50% off. Excuses excuses I know!!

Marru

Oldestgnome - don't worry I am fully intending to get boots and a handbag with "2010 budget" but they have both been on my need to buy list for more than 30 days so they are not an impulse buy (that is my story and I'll stick to it )

oldestgnome

Marru - I love the way you think!! Guilt free shopping for necessities :-D

itsallinthemind - thanks - I'm off to co-op!

itsallinthemind

oldestgnome wrote: »

itsallinthemind - thanks - I'm off to co-op!

May the luck of the of the whoopsie pixie be with you

Co-op has been amazing this week, 30p pack of smoked salmon Tuesday morning, I do not even expect that 5 minutes before closure :T

xnatalie81x

whispers *bought myself a juicy couture tracksuit and 2 pairs of trainers (trainers m n m direct tho) from kids for xmas* -we all have some luxury to keep us going

itsallinthemind

And I thought I was naughty buying myself a 13p milky bar on Tuesday! Dior this time next year

I think you should buy something from the children to yourself Natalie, after all, if your partner was still about he would. Well if not-he should. My ex spends £40-£60 from my children at Christmas/Birthday/Mothers Day and about £20 easter. We may not see eye to eye(not too bad), but he knows I deserve my treats and seriously earn them