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Second Purse Challenge Thread #2
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Awesome! Goodluck, and sad to hear about your stepson
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Morning all, topped up purse £5.00 this morning still not adding to cupboards just using stuff up, got loads of stuff I just keep thinking of my 3rd purse growing nicely .
Welcome back mothership :wave: sorry to hear about your stepson .sealed pot challenge number 31 3£496/4£706.75/5 £376.74/6 £645.08/ 7 £861.34 /8 £786.90/9£610.49/10 £722.03 / 16 £802.00/ 17 £1,300/18£..... gold star from sue 🌟0 -
Hi everyone and a really big hello to Mothership. We have missed you here!
I remember you said about your Stepson. Glad that some positives have come from the situation, in that you are enjoying your new grandchildren and great grandchildren xx
I paid back 2nd purse today for items used this week - £26.60. Totals now stand at:
2nd purse:£76.42/£50
3rd purse: £34.66
Stock value: £151.30
Have a great weekend all.
CoxyCross-stitch WIP: Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 11/25 Currently reading The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings0 -
Well the Bi$to granules in Morri$ons did'nt last long but have managed to stock up 6 tubs plus 2 for daughter.
Wonder what the next 'cant miss' offer will be?
Have sorted out what is owed and what has been spent and the purses are now -
2nd purse - £42.60/£50
3rd purse - £0.00/£50
Banked - £100MARCH £62.38/2500 -
Just back from Lidl got 4 pack of Princes Tuna in brine for £2.50 so I bought 3 of them 12 tins for my stores cupboard. From Iceland Bisto gravy granules 255g tubs 50% extra free £1 got 2 of those.1st Purse £114.19 Monthly GB:rotfl::j:wave::j:rotfl:
2nd Purse ££100Fridge Freezer £300 3rd Purse /£290.940 -
Hi everyone,
Thanks Mothership for the B!sto tipoff - may venture there this weekend
This week I used £23.70 from stock, so totals are now:
2nd purse - £100.22/£50
3rd purse - £34.66
Stock total - £136.80
We won't be using anything from stock this weekend so I am going to transfer (virtually) £50.22 to 3rd purse and leave my £50 float for purchasing items.
New totals:
2nd purse - £50/£50
3rd purse - £84.88
Stock total - £136.80
Happy happy happy!!!
Have a great Easter everyone.
CoxyCross-stitch WIP: Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 11/25 Currently reading The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings0 -
Hi everyone,
2nd purse stock used this week = £23.50. I have ordered some dog food from the rainforest which should arrive later today. I also bought some packed lunch bits to add to stock.
New totals are:
2nd purse: £63/£50
3rd purse: £84.88
Stock total: £140.30
Looking good :cool:
CoxyCross-stitch WIP: Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 11/25 Currently reading The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings0 -
Hi all,
Just been to the farm shop butchers and bought £35.93 worth of meat for the freezer. There are 8 separate meals worth and I will pay £5 back when using each.
LOVING THIS SYSTEM :grinheart
CoxyCross-stitch WIP: Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 11/25 Currently reading The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings0 -
Good Morning!
Can I join in please?:D
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LOVING THIS SYSTEM :grinheart
Coxy
So pleased you like it Coxy11
One of the things I like about the system is you always have food and money in one purse or another.
I've still not bought my new fridge freezer yet. I've not had a minute.
I checked my wee ISA the other day £32 interest for a year on 6K not very much lol.1st Purse £114.19 Monthly GB:rotfl::j:wave::j:rotfl:
2nd Purse ££100Fridge Freezer £300 3rd Purse /£290.940
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