Frugal Living Challenge 2011 - Part 3.

dizzy_lizzie

Seriouslyfrugal thanks for the info re L*dl. There's one not too far from us so will be popping in

Aril well done on the new job :beer: Love all your crafty halloweenies. They're soooooo cute.

OH came home from work this morning and presented me with a bouquet of flowers. "Aw what are those for?" asks me. "Happy Anniversary love" he replies. And hands me an envelope with money in to spend on a day out for us both.
Oops! Married 22 years today. I blame my chest infection, I'm at sixes and sevens. Going to relax and pamper myself in this half term break.
Remember the little Christmas cross stitch I'd lost and couldn't find anywhere? Well OH found it this morning........behind the breadbin! I didn't see it when I was cleaning behind there ahem
Warm hugs to everyone.
x

paidinchickens

Morning peeps

Went round the house last night with a candle checking for draughts.

Have just come to the conclusion our new neighbour opposite must really think we are quite mad as the house is half decorated for Halloween and we were walking round with a candle. Picturing in my mind that he thinks we were on a ghost hunt round the house :rotfl::rotfl: That coupled with us all in snuggle blankets we must have looked such a sight

PIC x

Blairweech

tumptyteapot wrote: »

Has anyone been to the Clarkes factory outlet in Street? My 8 year old needs new school shoes and I don't think there will be a sale for ages yet. Also I could do with some winter shoes but not at full price ! It's not far from Bristol but if the reductions are not that great it won't be worth the journey

Tumpty - I have been there many times, its ok, I wouldn't say amazing bargain basement discounts though tbh. The Joules shop in Street however...;)

Dizzie - Happy Anniversary Thanks for the update on Sandra

dizzy_lizzie

tumptyteapot wrote: »

is there a frugal xmas thread?

Tumpty there is a thread for crafty gifts, cards etc...

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2766466

and a Christmas and Yuletide thread here...

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=101

I have subscribed to them both and pop on if anything catches my eye.

Also this on the Frugal Living website. It has a section for christmas with a few interesting ideas...

http://www.frugal.org.uk/christmas.html

Hope they help.

Ooh Paidinchix that sounded like a cosy evening
x

seriouslyfrugal

Hi

http://www.rspb.org.uk/feedthebirds/competition.aspx


I have found this you can win things to feed the birds for national feed the birds day ( 29.10.11) - thought some of you might like a go

Aril : congratulations on getting the job(s):j:T

been walking in the woods today walkleading for health walks


slow cooker on with chilli for today although it has got warmer again what is going on still no heating required although it has been on at times over the past couple of days


have a good frugal day everyone

23rdspiral

hi everyone, happily i felt well enough today to make chutney (glutney from HFWittingstall), and apple/cinnamon jelly and apple/cinnamon/ginger jelly. the kitchen was nice and warm!

finally making progress with the stove installation. the bloke was booked to come at 6.00 on tues, but didnt, rebooked for 5.30 yesterday, at 7.00 i gave up waiting!:mad: and as i was pulling my boots on to pop out for sultanas, he turned up! so we've got the hearth stones and reclaimed beam to look over.

paidinchickens wrote: »

Morning peeps

Went round the house last night with a candle checking for draughts.

Have just come to the conclusion our new neighbour opposite must really think we are quite mad as the house is half decorated for Halloween and we were walking round with a candle. Picturing in my mind that he thinks we were on a ghost hunt round the house :rotfl::rotfl: That coupled with us all in snuggle blankets we must have looked such a sight

PIC x

:rotfl::T love it! such a funny image in my head! i really enjoy decorating for halloween. not so much in the usa fright night way, more folk art bringing the autumn in, if you see what i mean. i always allow myself 10quid to spend on halloween things, so over 10yrs or so we've a few bits, though i dont always spend it. wasnt going to this year but then TKMaxx had an early sale and i got a folk art style skeleton and witch softie hanging dolls and a very awesome clown/pumpkin man statue for 8pound!:T

Blairweech wrote: »

Tumpty - I have been there many times, its ok, I wouldn't say amazing bargain basement discounts though tbh. The Joules shop in Street however...;)

ditto. my fave is the Fat Face shop, havnt been in a year or so, hope its still there, might go next wknd. Joules is good, but for me the disounts aren't as good as their sell out warehouse events i'm lucky to live near their home town in the midlands. I like M&S best, had some great bargains there. and Le Cruset is fab but dangerous!

Dizzie - happy anniversary, i hope u feel better soon.

thankyou for updating us on Sandra. I've been thinking of her.

Ariel - congratulations on the work, sounds good to me! and love those decs you've made, very ingeneous!

23rdspiral

was it someone on here who was looking for good value kids pjs? spotted this on HomeBargains grabbit. thought it might help someone out?
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=47868043&postcount=332

gien

Oooo. Spiral, are you a Leicestershire lass? I went to school with Tom Joules, his dad started the company on the county fairs and they with a shop in church street. I love going back to my home town although I don't know so many folk there now.

Kerry_Woman

Dizzie - Happy Anniversary.

Aril - Well done on the job front.

23rdspiral

gien wrote: »

Oooo. Spiral, are you a Leicestershire lass? I went to school with Tom Joules, his dad started the company on the county fairs and they with a shop in church street. I love going back to my home town although I don't know so many folk there now.

I'm a tad further south, in northamptonshire. I really like Leicester though. Cool that u went to school with Tom Joules! Love their style esp the winter woolies, and summer tea dresses for weddings ect.
I live close to market harborough, where their flagship shop is, and cafe. Their warehouse events are held at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby... They'd be worth returning to the area for alone!