What would you buy last fiver?

gailey_2

Pay day friday

down to last fiver grocery budget ie only have fiver left.

we have 8pack sausages-might be sick of sausages
2readymeals reduced in freezer-not very appetising but was reduced bargain will get eaten

1pack reduced smoked salmon

fruit bowl empty
half box frosties
4cartons passata
2tins tuna chunks
onions
some frozen veg
rice/dried pasta
flour
jam
sugar
crackers /cheese
herbs and spices

kidn of wish we had eggs or poatoes.

hubbys just ate last of dried fruit unless some raisens hidden

we early out milk again
nearly out coffee
bog roll.

we out of things family likes to eat

crisps
biscuits

sent hubby out shopping to lidls/sainsburys

get milk
basic coffee-hoping its not gone up
value bread i guess as he hates hm stuff.

dont think we can afford eggs

will use wetipes as bog roll and xmas napkins.

trying to meal plan someting that doesnt involve sausage.

we lucky i got so many reductions and storecupboards well stocked up reason december grocery was so high was

topped up all storecupboards that had been low for months.
xmas related stuff wasent actually that high
lots reductions.

I estimate we spent 500 from 1st december to 20th jan so 250 for family of 5 who have milk addiction.

Im not too glum as been worse just no nice snacks.

so main question is

if you had a fiver where would you go and what would you buy to last you 3days?

any ideas based on what i listed?

any idea for desserts that dont involve eggs?

I think we actually have quite a big and could be worse.

hilstep2000

Have you got some fat? If so, you could make some biscuits. If there is any yeast around how about a pizza? Make the base with flour and yeast, then use the passata, tuna and cheese on top.
I know you said no sausages, but you could open them up and roll into meatballs, cover with passata and serve on pasta.

Hope this helps!:T

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Eggs
Milk
Potatoes

Oh, and the addicts would be having to go cold turkey and drink water if they were thirsty.


You've only got three dinners left. Tuna pasta with veg, jacket potatoes and sausages with potatoes.

No sweet stuff, it won't kill them.

Lilyplonk

Please don't try to flush your wetwipes down the toilet - these are notorious for blocking drains - not even sure if Xmas Napkins would be flushable either :undecided. If you can possibly spare the cash, try to get a pack of 4 cheapie toilet rolls.

I'd be checking for whoopsies - especially bread, milk, potatoes and eggs. Best time is from around 4.00-6.00 pm. Any later than that and prices have really gone down BUT the best of them have well and truly been snapped up .

If your family will drink tea instead of coffee, even IF they prefer coffee, I'd not bother about getting any. When 'needs must' - sometimes we just have to forego the treats.

Friday isn't that far away - and quite honestly, you could buy Friday's evening meal out of the Payday income. ............. or promise them a takeaway on condition that they 'pull their belts in' for a couple of days.

gailey_2

we found 1 stray toiliet roll:)

Its me that hates sausages and dont eat them

rest of family dont mind but whole sausage week might wear a bit thin.

waset going to flush the wipes know they block.

yes think eggs potatoes and milk best.

hes however come home

bag oven chips
bread
bourban biscuits.

needs to go back later and get 50p basic coffee.

will try sell some stuff and get some eggs.

Im think hm pizza later and spag bol.

can make load bread

shortbread as so no eggs needed.

found some raisens maybe bread and butter pudding as we have custard and icecream.

we do reductions so possibly try do that later. If can sell few things.

Just been here before and wondered fivers not much,

How do you stretch and get value from a fiver?

we lucky e had well stocked store cupboard.

if starting from scratch we might be stuck.

Im enjoying water latly.

tessie_bear

hi...with my last fiver i would buy mince and potatoes possibly a bag cheap pasta....i would use what i had in first and sit down and see what i could come up with...good luck

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

None too bright, is he?

Oven chips and biscuits?


Don't waste your last 50p on a drink to have the biscuits with. Spend it on something you can feed your children with.

Chris25

hilstep's pizza idea is a good one. You could make tuna pasta bake using your passata & frozen veg or a risotto with the rice, onions & chesse & any other veggies.

man_of_faith

Gailey
I admire your openness in the situation that you are finding your self in.

It seems as if your really do have a lot to deal with trying to sort out where to get supplies from with a very limited budget.

I am sure that you may have already done the following but thought that you could.

Look down the back of the sofa/chairs.
Check any old purses wallets.
Look in to the kids money boxes on the proviso that anything borrowed is returned.
Order a take away from a home delivery service with paypal or use a cheque if acceted.
Borrow a tenner from friend relative.
Use a credit card if absolutly stuck.

Not sure if that is any use but feel that it really is a difficult situation.

I have been let down by delivery services and really have been left high and dry.

I found a pack of cuppa souops and have been eting them with a pack of ginger nuts until I am able to get supplies. Which i have been promised will be later to day. Here s hoping.

Having a family can be a larger burden and worry that I think some MSE s dont really relate to if you are in a difficult position.

Keep your chin up hope it comes right for you.

Faith

lushlifesaver

People have given some really good ideas.

My last fiver would probably be:
toilet rolls (if we had none) £1.00
Tub of dried milk £1.00 (bearable for a few days in coffee/drinks and i quite like it made up over cereal) - should last much longer than the few days so would help next time too (unless you are a family of cereal munchers!)
Cheapest bread I can find (if hm not possible)
Coffee if deemed that people can't live without it or tea if they would drink that for a few days (cheaper - bout 30p for a box of tea bags)

Dinners, you have a few options:
skin a few sausages and turn in to with some diced onion patties have with bread

cook and slice/dice some sausages and make pasta bake with pasta and pasata with veggies in

Tuna pasta bake

Cheese on toast

Sausage sandwiches

It might feel a bit samey for a couple of days but it is only a few days!

Whilst its snowy/bit carp outside spend some time in the kitchen and bake some biscuits (get fat out of the £5 if you don't have any)

Broomstick

Added to Faith's post. Have you any vouchers that could be used for something necessary (don't let OH look ) ? Have you any loyalty cards with points on them that could help pay towards shopping?

B x