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triple_choc_chip

Hi Coco, happy easter!

Oh, the horoscopes - about 6 years ago I went through a phase of looking at loads but I've settled with Jonathan Cainer (who writes for the daily mail). As I've stopped buying a paper since MSE'ing, I look on his website and read for free! I just love the cryptic way he writes and I can always interpret it to be accurate!

Great news about S1 getting a job, my son is desperate to be out earning money but still only 14 - I did direct him towards the news of the boy who earned millions selling an app but so far no sight of the next big thing coming from our living room! :rotfl:

Take care
TCC

Coco114

So I changed my mind and went to A*di this morning !

Staff were friendly , it was really quiet I spent £34.00 and got everything basic I needed. A whole stuffed chicken for 3.99 , 6. Chicken breast for 4.00 , milk , ham , bacon , yoghurts , veg , cold drinks , pasta , biscuits , household bits, Swiss style muesli (my fav!) baguettes, chewing gum ...... Was very happy with that

Then popped across to Sainsb and spent £11 (I had £3 off voucher ) and got bits we like. 2 packs fav sausages, 2 packs gravy mix, some pât!, sweets, feminine bits , tv mag& 3 boxes of my fav t bags :T

All chicken , sausages and half veg have gone in the freezer and I reckon there is plenty for the week - all for about £45 !!!! Even adding the £4 petrol in (as not at work today so wasn't going past) And allowing £10 for bits I might have missed, I think I saved at least £20 very pleased with that !

Next week I can go on my way home from work on Friday so no extra petrol.

Going to do all my jobs today and make a roast tonight so I have a head start on the weekend.

A quick cuppa, flick through tv mag and get on.

Oh also A*ldi included my bottle of weekend wine @3.99 x

Coco114

So meal plan (apart from 2 items I have everything in)

Roast chicken
Lasagne
Veg chilli
Cod in parsley sauce & new pots
Spag Bol
Chicken Tikka
Cheese & pot pie & sausages
BBQ Chicken, corn on cob, savoury rice
Toad in hole &roast pots , veg
Pasta bake & garlic bread
That's 10 main meals without even scrabbling around or doing odd combos Throw in a baked potato & one lots of fish & chips and that's nearly 2 weeks sorted. The only thing I already had is large tray minced beef ..... Bargain :T

grannyx2

Sounds like you got a good haul for your £s. I like the fact that it included your weekly treat of wine too.

Hope all is well with you.

Granny x

Coco114

Hi Granny :j

Yes I am very pleased !!!!
Another thing to add to Mr T basics like list : double length value toilet roll ..... One six pack has lasted over 2 weeks !! Will def buy that again.

My weekend treat is chilling in the fridge :beer:

Hope you have a good weekend Granny

sistafromanothermista

:wave: Coco, well done on your shop! we went today and went a bit mad £70 but i did need to buy some new heads for my toothbrush.....and wine.....

Coco114

Hey Sista - good to see you :j

Our A*di roast was yummy ... Tho not much leftover
Lasagna tonight & glass wine with a friend

Sun is beautiful here today- washing out already !

Katzen

Hi coco,
glad you had a good Ald! experience. Even their own brand stuff is pretty good, I like their basics weetabix. Also, no sure if you're a red drinker but they do a tempranillo at 3.59 a bottle that's won awards and is really drinkable. Will try to remember the name.

dawnybabes

De lurks - the A*di women's stuff is better than the branded stuff !!! Been buying lillets for years and much happy with the cheap stuff !

Coco114

Thanks for the tips guys Will put both on the list for next week ..... Always willing to try a bargain out !

Bit of a lazy day today but did manage to make the lasagna tho ! Must get on and do some stuff tomorrow though ..... Assuming I go easy on the vino tonight !:beer:

Hope everyone has enjoyed the sun today x