Paying off debts by taking money saving to the extreme.

pennywisepoundstupid

Hi fairyface, i've subscribed to your thread and will be reading with interest, i have a similar amount of debt to you and i'm desperate to shift it.

I try to re-use everything I can, use my slow cooker loads, its brilliant for soups and stews.

Wishing you lots of luck.

[Deleted User]

Hi everyone, sorry my posts have not been interesting over the last few days, finished work for the day now, got in 3 hours extra, so overall a good week I only work 20 hours a week but have been busy (hotel trade) so I have got some extra in this week, last night I dug one of the giant tins of tomatoes and a tin of tomato paste which I had from approved foods ages ago, and made a slow cooker full of tomato sauce base, I added garlic, onions, herbs, I thought this would doing for a pasta sauce, or to have with meatballs, spag bol, etc etc, this filled up 7 foil containers. I want to do a bit more batch cooking so will start going through the freezer and see what I can make, I have spent £6 in the charity shop today, I got 2 cardigans and a nice skirt, I do have to buy a few clothes as I have lost so much weight, but £6 for 3 items,but I have made a few pounds in tips at work, so I think I can class them as free what a bargain, also got some costume jewellery brooches to resell.This week I have done 2 loads of washing less than usual we are not a dirty lot if you know what I mean, so tops are gonna get used a few more times.Got few freebies samples through the post, I do believe all these things will help its going to be a long journey, have had a few moments of feeling down, but got over it,will sort through some more debts tommorow, see what can be paid,going to spend a bit more time at the weekend reading through frugal queens blog catch up again soon, take care::)Thanks for all your support and kind words:)

[Deleted User]

Good morning everyone, had an awful night, awake with a cough, so I got the laptop out and read frugal queens blog from start to finish, the only problem in our house is our income is about less than half of hers, I am going to follow her tips and lifestyle she is truly amazing, dried the washing really quickly indoors with the heat from the woodburner as she does, no more drier, had some butternut and parmesan risotto sauce from approved foods, so have followed the instructions on the jar and got a very simple lunch in the slow cooker, not roasting today as there are only 2 at home today, made a bannana a coconut cake with the manky bannanas and put in a brownie, and roasting some bones for the dog at the same time, if I have to use the cooker I am going to fill it up.I am aiming to bake around twice a week so there are always lunch box fillers and snacks available, my family prefer homemade to shop bought, this afternoon might have a snooze, catch up from last night, I have updated my signature only another £40 paid, buy hey ho, until next time take care.

Igamogam

But its £40 closer to your goal

Frugalista

fairyface wrote: »

and roasting some bones for the dog at the same time, .

Hi fairyface :wave:. Loving this thread, but couldn't help being alarmed at the bones thing.

Dogs should not be fed cooked bones as they are more likely to spinter and cause problems. Raw bones will be absolutely fine for him/her (what breed is your dog?) and you will save on fuel costs (and potential vet bills :eek:) too. Win, win :cool:.

Hope this helps .

[Deleted User]

Hi they were beef bones, got from a supermarket designed for dogs, its like the ones I buy in the pet shops, however if there is a risk I will give them raw next time, (but thought that might give him the
(s***s) he's a Jack Russell.

marmiterulesok

fairyface wrote: »

Good morning everyone, had an awful night, awake with a cough, so I got the laptop out and read frugal queens blog from start to finish, the only problem in our house is our income is about less than half of hers, I am going to follow her tips and lifestyle she is truly amazing, dried the washing really quickly indoors with the heat from the woodburner as she does, no more drier, had some butternut and parmesan risotto sauce from approved foods, so have followed the instructions on the jar and got a very simple lunch in the slow cooker, not roasting today as there are only 2 at home today, made a bannana a coconut cake with the manky bannanas and put in a brownie, and roasting some bones for the dog at the same time, if I have to use the cooker I am going to fill it up.I am aiming to bake around twice a week so there are always lunch box fillers and snacks available, my family prefer homemade to shop bought, this afternoon might have a snooze, catch up from last night, I have updated my signature only another £40 paid, buy hey ho, until next time take care.

You sound very organised and have some great ideas,so well done!:money:

Hope the cough clears up soon.:grouphug:

£40 is still £40!:)

marmiterulesok

Ilona wrote: »

Hi, Nice to see my blog mentioned here, now I know why my page view stats have shot up. My lifestyle is just about as frugal as you can get, I manage very well on a state pension. I save pennies here and there, it all mounts up, then I have enough money to spend on what is important to me. Travel, decent car, my pets.

If you want to pay a debt off you really have to cut your spending to the bone. Don't take any money out with you if you can't be trusted to walk in a shop and walk out again empty handed. I never buy food out, always take my own pack up and drinks.

There is only one way to run your finances and that is like a business. Every penny has to be accounted for, keep a book, money in and money out. Read it every week and see where you could have cut your spending even more. Good luck.
Toodle pip.
Ilona aka Meanqueen

Hi Ilona,

I've recently discovered your blog and am really enjoying it.I'm starting from the beginning,so have got quite a few days of reading ahead.You are very inspiring.

missrlr

marmiterulesok wrote: »

Thanks Deleted_User,

There are so many consumer items that we are brainwashed into believing we need.One example is fabric softener -something I never use.I don't have a problem drying myself with a scratchy towel.

Just give it an iron, best fabric conditioner I have found yet!

marmiterulesok

missrlr wrote: »

Just give it an iron, best fabric conditioner I have found yet!

Sorry if I sound a bit thick,but do you mean iron the towels?:o