Second Purse Challenge 2012

kerri_dfw

polkadot wrote: »

Wilkos does them to-about the same price.

Oooh there's a wilkos by my parents I'll get some next week. I seem to always accidentally throw them out, oops. Thank youuu
I'm going to price up the rest of my stockpile tomorrow, it's all tucked away in different boxes at the moment.

Sunflower1227

Just like to say HI :wave:

I have been reading this thread for a few days now and I think I have just about got it :T

I have been been building a stock up now for about 10 months, love a bargain and using money off coupons.

Any how, I know it's late, but just worked out in the 2 cupboards in bedroom that have excess amounts of washing liquids/ comfort/ hand wash etc you get the picture I have amounted ............................





OMG just under £400 worth of products :eek:

Will try and work out the rest of my "shop" over the next couple of days/weeks as it is every where - loft, dd bedroom, garage to name a couple of hiding places :rotfl:

Keep up the good work everyone . My aim for feb is to only buy fresh fruit/veg and milk from purse 1, the rest is to be purchased from my shop.

Thanks for letting me join in, sorry about the long post, just excited

Sunflower1227

One for the shopping list

Asda currently have campbells condensed soup normally 82p each, on offer 2 for a £1, but if you use the 20p off coupon x 2, from the coupon thread it makes them 30p each. HTHs

fozziebeartoo

kerri_dfw wrote: »

I bet you feel 1,000,000 times better now That's 3/4 of the months food done. Does anyone know where to get some cheapo chinese takeaway containers from? I want to start batch cooking my lunch/dinner for when I change jobs. I might get back really late, or not work in an office with a microwave, so batch cooking will stop me getting take out, but no idea where to get them cheap.

I dont know if it's the cheapest but they have sets of 8 foil ones in the 99p shop, and same in Poundland but also the plastic ones - both with lids.

debtfreewannabe321

Welcome Sunflower *waves*

I can't wait cos there is a home bargains opening near me in March according to their website *jumps up and down and does a little dance* wohoo!!!! I love their shop! And will start saving all my second purse money now until they open me thinks

fozziebeartoo

debtfreewannabe321 wrote: »

Welcome Sunflower *waves*

I can't wait cos there is a home bargains opening near me in March according to their website *jumps up and down and does a little dance* wohoo!!!! I love their shop! And will start saving all my second purse money now until they open me thinks

I love Home Bargains!! And B&M (I think its called) - such great buys, I always seek them out on holiday.....:rotfl:

None near me in Southampton

polkadot

Hello to all the newbies:wave:

I just had an email from My Supermarket that they've added a new page to the website for 2 for 1 deals: http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/#/shelves/2_for_1_in_sainsburys.html

Im doing some flying today so if I can get the babies to nap at the same time Ill start an inventory of the regular grocery cupboards and see if I can add to Polkadot Palace.

Today is my first day alone with the three children today-the school run this morning went quite well...hope the rest of the day does too.

HelenPie

kerri_dfw wrote: »

I bet you feel 1,000,000 times better now That's 3/4 of the months food done. Does anyone know where to get some cheapo chinese takeaway containers from? I want to start batch cooking my lunch/dinner for when I change jobs. I might get back really late, or not work in an office with a microwave, so batch cooking will stop me getting take out, but no idea where to get them cheap.

I used to get mine from the £ shop...can't remember how many in a pack though, sorry.

I went to L1dl & A1di yesterday with OH, just to have an explore (it's a lot further from home than Mr M so haven't ever really been. We bought a few bits and pieces and I've made mental notes for future trips but no shop purchases for this week. Is is odd that I'm a little disappointed by that? :rotfl:

I still haven't paid 2nd purse for items taken last week as still need to do a proper stock take and pricing. I have to pop to Mr M this eve to get fresh bits that I didn't find in L/A so will note prices then and hopefully be all square by the end of Jan

elizabunny

Afternoon everyone. I still have £10 in my second purse, planning to put in another £10 this week. I have decided I am only going to use this money for bulk purchases and not for half priced individual standard sized or reduced items. If that's ok of course. I always try to find bargains as obviously it increases the value of my weekly budget and s-t-r-e-t-c-h it further and I can't really afford to 'buy' everything at full price IYSWIM. Plus I would get totally confused with all the receipts. However, having a purse of money for any bulk purchases will be great because I can't normally afford to take advantage of these. I hope this is not against the rules.

Also if possible I will try and put a bit extra in my second purse when I can afford it because then I willl have even more bulk purchasing power. I cannot wait to get started, but I am being so good at the moment.

Have a good day everyone!

HelenPie

elizabunny wrote: »

Afternoon everyone. I still have £10 in my second purse, planning to put in another £10 this week. I have decided I am only going to use this money for bulk purchases and not for half priced individual standard sized or reduced items. If that's ok of course. I always try to find bargains as obviously it increases the value of my weekly budget and s-t-r-e-t-c-h it further and I can't really afford to 'buy' everything at full price IYSWIM. Plus I would get totally confused with all the receipts. However, having a purse of money for any bulk purchases will be great because I can't normally afford to take advantage of these. I hope this is not against the rules.

Also if possible I will try and put a bit extra in my second purse when I can afford it because then I willl have even more bulk purchasing power. I cannot wait to get started, but I am being so good at the moment.

Have a good day everyone!

There are no 'rules' as such - just do what suits you Good luck with it