This OS lifestyle is costing me a fortune

chardonnay_2

going to the local car boot today so i will be on the lookout for any os bargains. hubbie can't moan about gadgets if i get them cheap!

since doing oldstyle i have bought;

a breadmaker (present) which broke and was chucked
a pannini press - much easier to clean that toastie maker but not sure about the results yet.
a slowcooker - this is fab don't use it all the time but great for bulk cooking
tinfoil containers from poundland to freeze hm readymeals/ leftovers in portion sizes
food processor - never used yet
microfibre cloths
stardrops- haven't used this much as using up stuff under the cupboard but will check out the thread for ideas
white vinegar - use for cleaning windows.

stilernin

Have just spotted this thread and want to confess that I 'm spending a fortune on the things that I am saving money on!!!

Note to self........ do you really need this even though you are saving money??? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Seriously though, I have learnt loads on here so thanks to every one.

Now where's my micro fibre??? I must get off here and get some work done!!

sammy_kaye18

vivw - thanks for the thign abotu amazon - i was ment to put load of cds on there the other day - now ive listed them all - ill wait and see if anythign comes of it but im looking through all my old books to sell too - im thinking what ever i actually do sell i might put aside for takign bf away to the motorbike racing for his birthday!

bonnie_2

Me to
Have bought
slow cooker £15
bread maker £40
yogurt maker £30 with all the extras
icecream maker £45 i think
loads of books lost count of how much these were
card making stuff
toiletry making things got for xmas and bday presents
juicer hubby bought

Queenie

vivw - Wow!! Your book sales are awesome :T :T :T

Sorry to read about your health challenges - I know what you mean about changing surroundings bringing about a more positive outlook. It's encouraging that you found it to be true :T :T

Which type of yogurt maker do you have your eye on? I'm an Easiyo girl myself

vivw_2

was thinking about the easiyo......in your experience can you make the yogurt successfully without using a new sachet each time.

Really pleased with myself.....just prepared tea for myself hubbie and 3 friends without tearing out to the shops[ not bad when you consider was only phoned by OH at about 12.30....looks a good spread too. Just waiting for jacket spuds to finish, the rest is on the table ready for when they arrive. Quiche made with some of the gammon I boiled earlier, sliced gammon, prawns, cheese, green salad, 2 types of coleslaw, potato salad,beetroot salad, pickles, olives then fresh fruit salad , cheesecake [ from freezer]

Queenie

vivw wrote:

was thinking about the easiyo......in your experience can you make the yogurt successfully without using a new sachet each time.

ooooh yes indeedy

I don't buy the sachets at all.
When I *do* need to refresh a 'starter' I buy a small pot of bio yogurt from the supermarket and use that as my starter together with a couple of Tbsps of dry milk powder and a carton of longlife skimmed milk ... works a treat every time

We have a very long thread about the Easiyo and ways of making it up without resorting to the expense of the sachets - including freezing some of your yogurt to use as a starter at a later date

I'll find the link and post it ... have a cuppa at the ready, it's a loooong one

BTW: well done on meal :T :T :T

Queenie

Here you go ....

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=71520

TKP_3

Wow vivw, that sounds like a great spread! Well done. :T
I would have been in a flat spin, and had to head out and buy a shop for a last minute meal (I am great at planning, and useless at those kind of surprises... )

shazrobo

costing me a fortune too, and i've only recently joined, so far i have bought a bread maker and an electric knife, to slice the bread with, and after reading this thread i'm already thinking of buying an easiyo, as both kids and myself love yogurts