What else to save the pennies?

Popperwell

How big is it and how does it arrive?

Is there not a blog or a site we could visit?

If anyone wants to send me a copy I'd be thankful...

There are so many recipes and ideas on MSE already I have a feeling I'll never everc get around to trying them all

toni_

hiya, looking for ways to ways to save the pennies also, going to be out of work soon on maternity leave soon and its going to be abit of a struggle, many thanks

MrsParkinson

JackieO wrote: »

To save even more have to tried the Seven Day Fiscal Fast on here, its really good and will keep you focussed.I have got my shopping down to three times a month now, and by only buying what's needed and not wanted, its made quite a difference as well
I use lentils and grated carrots to streeetch out meals These freebie eggs your giving away to family and friends can't you intrduce a 'swop' system whereby for half a dozen eggs, you maybe get a jar of jam, or some veg in exchange Even a packet of loo rolls or toothpaste will save you pennies in your shopping I would happily swop something I have in excess, for free range eggs Your not selling them, only going back to the old system of bartering . Friends and family know you need a bit of help and if they're too tight to help you out then their not much good as friends.

Soon the blackberries will be ready for picking and freezing If you know anyone with an apple tree offer eggs in exchange for apples. I had some apples left by my eldest DD when she went away on holiday last week and I peeled and stewed gently in a drop of honey and lemon juice and when cold packed into rectangular plastic 'chinese ' boxes and put into the bottom of my freezer for use in pies and crumbles later on this year when the weather turns cold.
She also left 4 peppers in her fridge which I have chopped and frozen for later as well in boxes I never throw anything away if its at all edible if I can freeze it I will, and if not then I'll adjust my menus to eat it up before it goes off.

This morning I have some potatos to peel boil and mash then when cold will use an ice cream scoop to get portions in round ball shapes these will also be frozen for use later I am going away on holiday shortly to from now until I go I am running down my fresh food so when I go I will leave no food to be thrown away.Check your nectar card if you have one sometimes a few pounds on there comes in handy for groceries in Sainsbobs
Only use the iron for things that really need ironing the rest if your the only one looking at uit then don't bother
Boiling up a kettle of water ,put the remainder into a flask for later saves the electic.There are lots of small ways you can eke out you money a bit I know its boring and not much fun but I do all these things as second nature and just don't think about it .By doing this I have a week in the spring on holiday and a fortnight in the summer.I am a pensioner and live on a fixed income but can live quite well on the cash I have by thinking about what I need and not want before I go to the shops .
I have PMd you re ; 'My Online Misers Cookbook'

best wishes
JackieO

Hi, First time posting, so I apologise if this is a daft question! When you freeze the mashed potatoes, do you de-frost them before use? What do you use them for?

Thank you.

bravobeastie

Hi JackieO have tried to reply to your pm but it says that your inbox is full x

Cheapskate

Soworried wrote: »

Morning,
Would it not be easier for you Jackie if the people who already have it email it to 1 other person?
That way people get your help but without taking up all your free time. If people could then just edit their post saying that they have it it will reduce the amount you need to send? I am just trying to think how to make it easier for you. x

I have forwarded a copy to ash2002.

That's a good idea! I've been waiting until the requests die down to ask Jackie, but if anyone who has one would be willing to PM me that would be fab. In turn, I'll pass it on, too.

Many thanks

A xo

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Popping it into google docs now to share with everyone. Stand by.

*edit* Here you go (other link was not working) https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4z0mucQT7R4Q1RaeFVQYmlNNVU

prepareathome

Thank you that is so kind......am very grateful,

Thank you JackieO for sharing you should convert it to an ebook and sell. I have the software that does it if you want to do it, so wouldn't cost you anything and if anyone finds they cannot access it on google docs I have now converted it to a pdf file and also an ebook so I can have it on my kindle so be happy to send you a copy........

recoverydust

thank you ruby for the email - i know people i can forward it to
i have also opened the Google doc and will put it in my diary too for safekeeping
xxx

bravobeastie

could someone please forward to it to me too as I can't access the google doc

recoverydust

OK started.....
Misers cook book
Artisan Bread August 2012....
strong white flour it says .... Asda (68p) I have 1.5k Adsa Wholemeal in my store - well its in a big bowl now....
Question is - how much yeast? (I have that to?)
and another question is about it being wholemeal

bread making virgin here
xx