Frugal Living Challenge 2011 - part 1

fingersxed

Hi folks

Pleased to announce another NSD!!!

Not been out except to take the dog. Really buckling down to this lack of spending! Although had a disaster yesterday - washing machine rebelled n died.Ordered 1 online from argos so least can spread the cost over 6 months. Thought things were going too well.

Erme

dizzy_lizzie wrote: »

Was trying to a find a site that I'd been on before were you put in certain foods that you had left and recipes came up for what you had in but I can't find it now. Was great for ideas using up left over food. Anyway I did come across this one
http://www.savvyhomemade.com/homemade-recipes.html
Not just recipes but craft stuff and home made beauty remedies etc as well and as it says in the title 'savvy' Only had a quick glance but it looks good.
Popping to toysrus now, should have gone a while ago but still on here. can't keep OH waiting any longer.
Catch you all later
Luvz Dizzy x
♥

I've just tried the carpet spot shampoo on this site and it really works so early am trip to Mr L tomorrow to see if they have any carpet shampooers left @ £10 - if not it'll be one off ebay for £20 when I next get a big giro (cos seriously no money this next fortnight)..

Alas am back on the cigs as well....bad head day yesterday and a whoopsie of £30 on e-cig batteries to boot..

Anyhow on with the FL...at least I didn't go over grocery budget this week :T

E

lynzpower

Hey erme, just wondering how you are getting on with your shampoo? How much does it work out at per wash?

Currently we are using a stock of cond from ast year I got vvv cheap in asda and shampoos are coming courtesy of our B00ts points ( the cheapest is 89p) Our boots points will run out soon and we only have one conditioner left in the store then we are out. I have vvvv dry and desperate for a cut and frizzy so conditioner helps. Not using cond isnt an option for me ( tried it, didnt work)

redglass_2

midwinter wrote: »

I get fed up of trying to think of ways to use up overripe bananas, as eldest son wont eat them when they get past a certain stage of ripeness, but need them in the house, as he would eat one per day if right ripeness!

If you peel bananas before they get too ripe, you can freeze them in a tupperware box. They keep quite well, in fact they make a sort of lolly (with no handle).

salski

Free starbucks coffee tomorrow:

Enjoy a smooth start to 2011 with a free fresh filter coffee at Starbucks.

On Monday 10th January you can enjoy free fresh filter coffee from participating Starbucks in the UK or Ireland. It’s the perfect start to the morning ... or afternoon... or evening.

All you have to do is:
1. Print or download the voucher to your phone: http://wish.starbuckscard.co.uk/filtercoffee/voucher.html
2. Go to your local Starbucks, anytime, on Monday 10th January
3. Show your voucher and ask for your free fresh filter coffee
4. Add sugar, whole milk or skimmed – however you like it best
5. Sit back (or take it to go) and enjoy the taste of fresh filter coffee!

We’re really looking forward to seeing you, and we’d love to hear what you think – click ‘Accept’ and we’ll stay in touch.

redglass_2

lynzpower wrote: »

I have vvvv dry and desperate for a cut and frizzy so conditioner helps. Not using cond isnt an option for me ( tried it, didnt work)

The last time I looked on Approved Foods they had Creighton's conditioner going cheap - does anybody know this brand? I have a feeling it is meant for Afro-Caribbean type hair and an African hairdresser told me that white people with dry hair (like mine) should consider using those products as they are excellent conditioners. Might be worth a look.

I'm feeling relieved. I was looking at my totals a day or so ago and getting discouraged but I now realise I've done lots of store-cupboard buying, stocking up on stuff since New Year. So though I'm way over totals, it will pay off in future. Phew!

Noticed something today: Loyd Grossman tomato & basil £1.02 in the Co-op, £1.60 :eek:in Morrison's! OTOH Morrison's had loads of cheese, ham & bread whoopsied, including big slabs of mozzarella so I now have enough to make loads of pizza when I choose to defrost it...:D but methinks I'll start checking out their 'normal' prices more often against the Co-Op.

Salski - do you have to have a Starbucks card to get that voucher? i clicked on the link but it looks a bit blurry, not sure if it's OK?

salski

Not as far as I know. It was off the starbucks page?? I looked to print it (I actually dont have a printer) and it came up OK?

Fingers crossed it works anyway.

salski

My second NSD ever! Haha - this being stuck in the house is doing nothing for my mental health, but my purse sure is reaping the benefit! Haha!

itsallinthemind

redglass wrote: »

If you peel bananas before they get too ripe, you can freeze them in a tupperware box. They keep quite well, in fact they make a sort of lolly (with no handle).

I do these for my eldest as they can be funny with fruit, I defy a child not to eat them!

redglass wrote: »

The last time I looked on Approved Foods they had Creighton's conditioner going cheap - does anybody know this brand? I have a feeling it is meant for Afro-Caribbean type hair and an African hairdresser told me that white people with dry hair (like mine) should consider using those products as they are excellent conditioners. Might be worth a look.

Noticed something today: Loyd Grossman tomato & basil £1.02 in the Co-op, £1.60 :eek:in Morrison's! OTOH

Creightons are Potter and Moore's standard hair products. Very English! Although under the Urban Therapy brand they do a range called Twisted Sista, especially for Afro-Carribean hair. Creightons is sold in chemists and a few supermarkets. That said, hairdresser is right, the products made for that hair type are amazing for dry hair

Sauces/pasta bake sauces are that price till the 18th only at the Co-op. Also Co-op fair trade 100g size coffee is 84p down from £1.69(Like dark roast standard Nescafe). I did not get as I do not like rich roast, I prefer the gold blend type. But I just realised how good this is - 84p??? :cool:

Saving £ today by accident! NSD and the dinner I made for tonight will be used tomorrow as my children went to their Dad's as I am rough. I'll be lucky if I get toast down me. There is ALWAYS a postive eh :rotfl:

Welcome frugalbrunette :wave:

itsallinthemind

salski wrote: »

My second NSD ever! Haha - this being stuck in the house is doing nothing for my mental health, but my purse sure is reaping the benefit! Haha!

:T(Not to the MH bit!)