Frugal Living Challenge 2011 - part 1

NualaBuala

slowlyfading wrote: »

Thanks! He is lovely what about stewed pears? They'll freeze well like that, pear crumble, pear upside down cake?

Thanks SF, lovely ideas.

dizzy_lizzie

gelmc wrote: »

:THi eveyone,Can I please join [/QUOTE
Hello gelmc (just in case I missed you)

itsallinthemind wrote: »

I feel nervous now :eek: I hope it does not explode in your oven like the Hairy Bikers one did :rotfl:

iaitm I have every faith in your recipes, the one I tried was yummy Oh can I ask...what was a hairy biker doing in your oven x

[QUOTE=Marru;I_am_already_over_the_budget_for_this_month_so_I_am_trying_not_to_buy_anything_for_two_weeks._

Me too I'm over budget as well Marru but I think its given me a more realistic idea of how much I want my budget to be for a family of 5 grown ups and a little doggie

Had a good sleep thanks Nuala hope you did and that you're ok today
You too Rubytuesday after our strange day yesterday

Lots of yummy recipes and talk of food on here. I often visit this site if I want something simplistic but wholesome. They're vegan recipes with lovely photos. I've tried a few of them and can highly recommend the chestnut puffs in the Christmas section! Also the sweetcorn fritters in the breakfast section. There's no talk of trying to convert anyone just lovely pics and recipes...:) Here it is:-
http://www.parsleysoup.co.uk/list.php?category=breakfast
Just click on the categories on the left
Hope everyone is having a calm relaxing evening.
Luv Dizzy x
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midwinter

seriouslyfrugal wrote: »

:hello: evening everyone


I have done some reaserch and found out that the local college has a hair / beauty salon that have reasonable prices :j:j for example £4.00 for eyebrow wax ( where I used to go cost £8.50 ) so I can save a bit there also a ladies cut and blow dry is £8.00

Traininng colleges can be very good indeed.

I used one when I first moved here, like you found seriously cheap!

However... that was for first year students..... and I soon found out, that unless you wanted to be there for hour plus, for just a trim, it's worth paying that little bit more for a final year student ~ as they're quicker...... :rotfl:

Or, on a cold day....... go for the first year student, and keep warm by their heating!

Laushappy

itsallinthemind wrote: »

Coley tastes no different in a fish pie, plus is sustainable :T and CHEAP!

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Thank you for the tip, where can i get this from and what does it taste like?

midwinter

Was hoping today might have been a NSD day, but found 3 items in a charity shop that could be recycled as gifts, so got them....... on the plus side, picked up 10p off the pavement....... never see anyone else picking up money, if annyone on the forum does, do you feel like everyone is staring at you if you do pick up what you've spotted?!

Aril

Evening fellow frugallers:j
Been missing in action for a couple of days but haven't been on a spending spree honest guv [except perhaps for the buns I treated all my chums to today at work but that comes out of the need category:D]
Jumble sale was fab- picked up a per uno skirt for 20p and a pretty scarf. Also managed to find a new salt grinder as ours no longer working and was too frugal [or gnat bottomed:D] to replace it previously. I'm having a go at making some slippers out of felted wool next week soon and found two jumpers which will fit the bill perfectly.
Had a lovely frugal surprise today- a fellow freecycler has dropped off a jar of hm marmalade as a thankyou for a couple of small bits I've given her:j
Aril

dizzy_lizzie

midwinter wrote: »

Was hoping today might have been a NSD day, but found 3 items in a charity shop that could be recycled as gifts, so got them....... on the plus side, picked up 10p off the pavement....... never see anyone else picking up money, if annyone on the forum does, do you feel like everyone is staring at you if you do pick up what you've spotted?!

You know what they say midwinter "find a penny pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck" though some say it's 'find a pin'

Aril what a bargain on the skirt....20p! Per Una is a lovely make as well.

Luv Dizzy x
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NualaBuala

Thanks Dizzy :A That's a great link, will check it out.

midwinter wrote: »

Was hoping today might have been a NSD day, but found 3 items in a charity shop that could be recycled as gifts, so got them....... on the plus side, picked up 10p off the pavement....... never see anyone else picking up money, if annyone on the forum does, do you feel like everyone is staring at you if you do pick up what you've spotted?!

I pick up coins whenever I see them - I just don't look to see if anyone notices so that way I don't get embarrassed!

Aril - were the buns for your birthday? If so a big Happy Birthday! I need a salt grinder too but haven't found one I like yet that's not ridiculously dear.

Laushappy

seriouslyfrugal wrote: »

Hi thanks for the link to this I ment to signed up over the weekend and I just didn't get round to it :j



Laushappy : thanks for the advice on eating for depression I think i'm going to start keeping a food diary do you have any advice for those of us trying to cut down on caffine!! - I know exactly what you mean by it being addictive ( the tread and being frugal )


today was a spend day for me which is fine and expected

I hope everyone is ok - have a good frugal day tomorrow everyone:j

withdra

Caffiene can be extremely addictive, it plays havoc with our energy and blood sugar levels, however giving up can cause withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, mood swings and stomach cramps (not everyone gets all of these)
Its best to reduce your intake gradually to reduce the withdrawal symptoms, set yourself a goal and start having just half a cup each time and then reduce by a cup every few days. Hang in there, if you stick to it then the cravings will eventually disappear, especially if you keep your blood sugar levels even throughout the day.
Good luck!
Ps drink plenty of water throughout to help with the detox effect.

Chipps

dizzy_lizzie wrote: »

You know what they say midwinter "find a penny pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck" though some say it's 'find a pin'

My version is "find a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll be a penny richer...."