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  • mrsspendalot
    mrsspendalot Posts: 3,238 Forumite
    gosh, it looks like I am poo-pooing every idea you lot come up with .... I don't mean it to come across like that, honest! I am very grateful. You are giving me food for thought (pardon the pun). It's just finding the solution that is right for us might take a little while.
    Olympic Countdown Challenge #145 ~ DFW Nerd #389 ~ Debt Free Date: [STRIKE]December 2015[/STRIKE] September 2015

    :j BabySpendalot arrived 26/6/11 :j
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
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    Hi mrsspendalot,


    The fruit and veg in lidl is much cheaper than the average supermarket so it may be worth trying there ....oh just read that you don't have one near you, sorry. :o Have you tried your local greengrocer? They may be cheaper than you think. I have three children who eat fruit like it's going out of fashion and my greengrocer has great variety that is much better quality than my local Tesco and it's about the same price.


    Have a look at a few shopping comparison websites to find one to suit you:

    mysupermarket (my favourite)

    tesco pricecheck

    madaboutbargains

    trollydolly

    fixture ferrets (I think this one charges now, but I may be mistaken)

    You don't buy from them but they tell you what's cheapest/on offer this week to give you an idea where best to shop.


    Also take a look at the getting started threads: The Complete 'Getting Started' Collection and if you hit any problems then come back and ask....there will always be someone around with a suggestion.


    Pink
  • iceicebaby
    iceicebaby Posts: 3,633 Forumite
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    Aww dont worry people make suggestions but as everyones family is different then not all suggestions will fit your individual circumstances.

    have you read through some of the threads on this board about cheap meals and shopping on a budget? theres LOADS of good advice.
    Baby Ice arrived 17th April 2011. Tired.com! :j
  • mrsspendalot
    mrsspendalot Posts: 3,238 Forumite
    Thanks a lot :)
    Olympic Countdown Challenge #145 ~ DFW Nerd #389 ~ Debt Free Date: [STRIKE]December 2015[/STRIKE] September 2015

    :j BabySpendalot arrived 26/6/11 :j
  • nodwah
    nodwah Posts: 1,742 Forumite
    The thing that sang out to me was the toilet wipes, I know they're very handy and you might occasionally find a pack lurking round the back of my loo, but boy are they expensive. Why not have a look at the stardrops thread. Personally i find there's almost nothing that you can't clean with washing up liquid, bleach or a hoover.
    Likewise the baby wipes, my mum used to bang on about be baby lotion and cotton wool, and I tried it for my babes with success. Iwould add that wipes are pretty essential for going out or particularly unpleasant nappies!
    Just call me Nodwah the thread killer
  • nodwah
    nodwah Posts: 1,742 Forumite
    Pink winged, do you know any threads for cheap meals for fussy kids? I have two and unfortunately they don't like the same things
    Just call me Nodwah the thread killer
  • kscour
    kscour Posts: 665 Forumite
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    this will depend on where you live but check out the prices in your local butcher - usually much better quality & cheaper prices. Same for a bakers - that's not cheap bread you're buying
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
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    nodwah wrote: »
    Pink winged, do you know any threads for cheap meals for fussy kids? I have two and unfortunately they don't like the same things

    I'll have a look now and edit them into this post.


    Edit:

    Ok, here are the ones I can find tonight, I'm sure there are more. I'll have another look in the next day or two and add any others in that I find.

    Heeelpp! Having problems menu planning due to fussy kids!

    Meals wanted for picky kids?

    Meals for kids, same as rest or differant?

    What can i feed the fussiest eater in the world? '

    Veggies .........or not ?

    Help, I have a fussy teenager


    Pink
  • dlb
    dlb Posts: 2,488 Forumite
    Hiya mrsspendalot.
    Your shopping list looks ok.
    The only thing i would say is the chips vs potatoe thing, a bag of tescos value spuds costs approx £1.70- a bag of these make enough homemade chips for 6 of us (4 kids 2 adults all big eaters) for 4 meals, enough spuds left over for sheperds pie and mash for a roast dinner, and a few left for jacket spuds.
    I havent bought frozen chips since finding this site.
    Just think you can strech potatoes out so far hence saving a few pennys.
    Proud to be DEBT FREE AT LAST
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