Stretching every penny.....things you love under 50p!

ChopinonaBudget

I'm a recent convert to Tesco Value Cola - 17p for a 2 litre bottle. I have a veritable stash for Christmas. Personally I think it's far better quality than the cheap Aldi cola, I tried it and threw it down the sink it was so manky. This is yum though and will go very nicely with my uber-cheap Voddy on Boxing Day :T

Incidentally, on the subject of uber-cheap, does anybody remember the infamous baked bean wars of '96? Supermarkets ended up paying customers 2p to take away their cans. I still get a bit irked now when I have to pay more than 6p when I think back to those times!

RAS

Not immediately edible but..............

In the New Year stores will start to bring out the seed packets. Lidl does a half decent range for 29p and their 49p packs of peas and beans are the best value anywhere. Decent numbers of seeds in each pack too.

RAS

quintwins wrote: »

tesco mixed herbs are 99p now but 30g instead of 18g, asda still do 18g for 25p so better value for the same things

Sainsbo value herbs were 14p for 13g last might.

Butterfly_Brain

I rarely buy branded stuff any more unless it is cheap in B&M
Most of our shopping is done in Aldi these days and we only go to Asda for things that we can't get in there such as lift lemon tea for DH and DS prefers their Malted wheats to Aldi ones.
Aldi yeast is far better than Allison's branded yeast so I have changed to that now. If I am really naughty I get a little fresh yeast from Asda bakery, which is usually free but you don't get given a lot, still it is free so who is complaining.
We like basic peaches and cake mix with a packet of instant basic custard.

Fruball

katieclampet wrote: »

I find tesco basic jam and marmalade good value, and also sainsbug 29p teabags.

I also use soap in the bath or shower, rather than shower gel or bubble bath, you cab get 3 or 4 bars in a supermarket pack for about 45p. I also use cheap baby shampoo or shower gel in hand wash dispensers in the bath room and kitchen. These cost well under 50p and last for ages.

katie

I always use value baby shampoo mixed with a little water in hand soap dispensers! My DD has a reaction to some soaps and never has with the cheap baby shampoos, plus being kids they like to use a lot :cool: which bothers me a lot less when I am paying 12p for 3 refills . I also use value baby bath in their baths (and mine!). Both are always well under 50p.

ruby_eskimo

Fruball wrote: »

I always use value baby shampoo mixed with a little water in hand soap dispensers! My DD has a reaction to some soaps and never has with the cheap baby shampoos, plus being kids they like to use a lot :cool: which bothers me a lot less when I am paying 12p for 3 refills . I also use value baby bath in their baths (and mine!). Both are always well under 50p.

Think I'm going to have to start doing this. I don't have kids but we seem to always have guests over who like to use a lot of soap!

tessie_bear

i do remember the baked bean wars...i agree it is annoying to spend the 30p a tin they want now...this is a great thread...i have a list of foods to try in the new year...thanks all posters

craigywv

i love mr t value lemonade 17p big bottle lovely if kept in the fridge, also the 7p batter mix makes the fluffiest yorkies! and my big favorite is my own special treat 38p tinned beans and sausages ,not everyones preference but i love them on toast yum!

Byatt

Thanks for all the tips, love this thread, I knew one or two, but have learned loads.

storytime

tori.k wrote: »

Nicky quilted toilet roll 9 pack for £1.98 (22p a roll) at buyology cant tell the difference between that and velvet and it's cheaper then most basic toilet rolls

Sorry for being so thick but where do you buy it from?
I buy Icelands toilet roll 4 for £1.00 nice and thick!