Time to make a change....

Skintfoodie

BEAT_THE_DEBT wrote: »

Hi skint since i have had to wait for christmas and birthdays for things it makes it more special x

You're right, I'm far too used to "treating" myself whenever I want anything.

Skintfoodie

I haven't had a NSD today, I forgot onions and vegetable stock cubes when I went to the supermarket yesterday so have had to get some on my way home.

I went to a food event yesterday and spent £4 on some chilli jam, part of the christmas present for my Dad, and some buffalo burgers for £2.64. I shouldn't have spent anything, my money is running out fast.

Feeling really fed up that I won't get paid till end of November, then I'll have to get all my christmas presents with that wage - moving jobs this close to Christmas was a STUPID idea.

Just planned my meals for this week http://comedinewithrach.blogspot.com/2011/10/meal-planning-monday_24.html I'm dogsitting this weekend for my parents so they'll either leave money for food or get the things I want from supermarket for me!

The lasagne I make on Wednesday should be big enough to freeze two portions, I have plenty of leek and potato soup in the freezer too, might have a freezer week next week!

ZTD

Skintfoodie wrote: »

Feeling really fed up that I won't get paid till end of November, then I'll have to get all my christmas presents with that wage - moving jobs this close to Christmas was a STUPID idea.

But that wage will be a bumper one. Make sure your tax and everything is sorted out by then though.

banwa

Hey skintfoodie, just catching up with your diary:wave:

I've just cooked a (very loose) variation on the butternut squash recipe. I had no chickpeas so added leftover chicken thigh. Had no coconut milk so added a spoonful of peanut butter. Twas absolutely delish

Skintfoodie

banwa wrote: »

Hey skintfoodie, just catching up with your diary:wave:

I've just cooked a (very loose) variation on the butternut squash recipe. I had no chickpeas so added leftover chicken thigh. Had no coconut milk so added a spoonful of peanut butter. Twas absolutely delish

Ah that sounds good! Glad you enjoyed! x

Skintfoodie

ZTD wrote: »

But that wage will be a bumper one. Make sure your tax and everything is sorted out by then though.

Very true, six weeks wages will be very welcome! Fingers crossed the tax will be OK by then!

ZTD

banwa wrote: »

I've just cooked a (very loose) variation on the butternut squash recipe. I had no chickpeas so added leftover chicken thigh.

Chickpeas and chicken thigh aren't similar to one another despite the names...

Skintfoodie wrote: »

Very true, six weeks wages will be very welcome! Fingers crossed the tax will be OK by then!

Check. Give them a couple of weeks then give them a ring.

Skintfoodie

I had some good news this evening, I'm getting paid tomorrow. Checked my online banking when I got home and money is lined up ready to go in.

How efficient! I feel bad for doubting them.

I've had a NSD today very pleased.

I walked from work to the big supermarket yesterday, 35 mins, then walked from there back to my flat, 45 mins, with my shopping. I realised as I was about to trudge up the hill that I'd forgotten the lasange sheets. I could have cried. I decided to make a bolognese of sorts instead, and used Turkey mince - healthier and much cheaper - £1.73 for same amount as the lean pork mince which was £3. I cooked it last night and then reheated it this evening - lovely! I've frozen a massive portion too, to use for lasagne when I do remember to buy the sheets!

ZTD

Skintfoodie wrote: »

I had some good news this evening, I'm getting paid tomorrow. Checked my online banking when I got home and money is lined up ready to go in.

How efficient! I feel bad for doubting them.

Check your tax when you get paid too.

Skintfoodie wrote: »

I've had a NSD today very pleased.

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Skintfoodie wrote: »

I walked from work to the big supermarket yesterday, 35 mins, then walked from there back to my flat, 45 mins, with my shopping. I realised as I was about to trudge up the hill that I'd forgotten the lasange sheets. I could have cried.

If you're going to do that very often, it may be worth investing in a wally trolley.

banwa

Skintfoodie wrote: »

I had some good news this evening, I'm getting paid tomorrow.

Yay - that's great news:D