2014 Frugal Living Challenge

miss_empty_piggy

mummy2threeboys wrote: »

Lovde the idea of the wine bottles, i have a few preety shaped ones i keep and think ill do something with them, but never know what, think i need to see a picture to visulaise it x

I was thinking that when I put it - but don't know how to put piccies on here :eek::eek:

cydney65

Bread pudding in the oven along with OH's baked potatoes. Also made the breadcrumbs for Queen of Puddings and froze those for another day.

Handyman came round to have a look at the bathroom, which needs converting. He's going to have a look at some local (in Cumbria 30 miles away is considered local!) bathroom places and come back with ideas. He wants to start it next month :eek:

Yet another NSD today (8 in a row) but will probably need to get some veg from the green grocers tomorrow. We are determined not to spend more than £50 this month!

Love this thread

Gretchen2012

Not as big of a spendy yesterday as I thought which is good and another SFD clocked up today.

The weather here has been awful but did manage a walk to the allotments yesterday afternoon. Not many people down there but had a good catch up with the die hard allotmenteers lol.

I've checked the waiting list too and still not moved can't wait to get one of my own but will be growing at home again this year.

Was really pleased with my shopping yesterday, came under budget and have updated signature but also had to renew car insurance :eek:
I can't believe I'm saying this but I am looking forward to going back to work tomorrow.

Not had time to read all threads but hope everyone is ok and hugs to all those that need them.

Gretchen2012

Oh forgot to mention the Sun holidays have started their tokens yesterday.

happycrafter_2

miss_empty_piggy wrote: »

I was thinking that when I put it - but don't know how to put piccies on here :eek::eek:

On the crafting section of Mse they usually recommend flickr for putting pictures up but I'm not sure how to do it though ther may be some instructions somewhere on the site.

quidsy

Nicki_Sue wrote: »

A NSD for me and lots of "sorting". A big declutter and throw out and my kitchen & pantry have been reorganised to make meal planning / shopping lists easier.
All ready for school tomorrow and I'm back at work. I work from home so upstairs in the office - extra thick jumper out and fingerless gloves set out. I won't heat the whole house for the sake of one room. Flask ready to fill and take up saving kettle clicks and me accidentally falling into the fridge every time I walk past.

So far, so good. I'll miss the boys but am very ready to be geting back into a routine again!

Might be worth investing in a small oil filled radiator, we move ours around the house depending on where we are and how cold it is. If you keep it switched on low then it doesnt use alot of energy to get hot again and certainly cheaper than heating a whole house,

happycrafter_2

Nsd today OH went to a party last night with left over drink from Christmas he popped in to a shop last night and saw they were selling tubes of mini mars bars for 59p and choc buttons for 50p so bought me a couple for baking with. He came home this morning with a large slab of birthday cake and some unopened party food which will be used this week in lunch boxes.
I did some baking made mum2one scones with Stilton and red onion and some of the biscuits as well. Also made brownies with some of the mini mars bars chopped up.

Daisychain1

cydney65 wrote: »

Love this thread

. Me too. Its lovely to have some like minded people to chat with.

I was a bit disappointed today as it didn't turn out to be an NSD as we needed some firelighters for the wood burner. Saying that they were only £1 so if hardly broke the bank. Other than popping out to get them it's been a day in doing not much

Tea tonight is roast beef and I have roasted enough vegetables to make up a veg soup for tomorrow nights tea as well. It's surprising how far you can stretch the food budget and avoid waste.

On tonight's to do list is..

Ironing
Packed lunches for me and OH tomorrow
Clean kitchen

Hugs to all that need them and hugs for those who don't need one but would like one anyway! :grouphug:

Nicki_Sue

quidsy wrote: »

Might be worth investing in a small oil filled radiator, we move ours around the house depending on where we are and how cold it is. If you keep it switched on low then it doesnt use alot of energy to get hot again and certainly cheaper than heating a whole house,

I did look at that actually but my office is 16ft x 15ft with two single pane large sash windows (original so can't be replaced) - I don't think it'll beat the chill though.

Frugalsod

Well another NSD, tomorrow is also a pretty safe bet as I will be up late tonight, so no risk of spending tomorrow.