Getting there...slowly.

girlatplay

I have wanted it for a while but was [STRIKE]too tight to pay for it[/STRIKE] being careful with the pennies. Since it became slightly cheaper (and I had Amazon vouchers ) I checked out the "look inside" and I liked what I read so I am hoping it will be good. I will review for you soon

giblet1979

What a lovely day that sounds! Also, totally agree that going for petrol sucks....thank goodness for pay at pump after hours

I would also be very interested in your book review. Very tempted to get the book but holding fire on any purchases atm x

girlatplay

I had a quick skim through the book last night. It is a nice size, not too small but not ridiculously large either. Smaller than A4 but larger than A5. Nice shiny, glossy cover. The first part of it I was able to read in the "look inside" and that showed pretty much the whole of the beginning of the book. It included some background to Jack's life and an excerpt from Hunger Hurts. The recipes are worded more or less how they are on her blog. There are a few pages at the end which give an update as to her situation now. I didn't actually skim that part as I want to sit down and read it properly when I get some time.

There are nice, colourful pictures and it is laid out very well. I like that it is set out like recipe books normally are; separated into bread / soups / mains / desserts etc. It is far easier than randomly going through the blog.

I have followed Jack's blog for some time now, including both times she has done the Live Below the Line challenges. I understand how she manages to make dishes so cheaply. I found it good reading the blog as she went along, it seemed to help explain her reasonings for things. Picking up the book and just opening at a recipe page wouldn't have the same effect for someone who is struggling and who hasn't heard of Jack's ways before.

I like the book. I will use it. I have recreated a few of Jack's recipes before so I know the ones that work for LMG and I. There are many I haven't tried and I am looking forward to giving them a go.

I couldn't have justified to myself paying full price for it. I always look for bargains on things, it's the MSE way that we all know and love that has been drilled in to me. I paid £6.79 in total, £3.99 for the book and £2.80 p&p. Normally I would have waited until I could get it for less but I had Amazon gift vouchers and I couldn't wait any longer

girlatplay

It is LMG's birthday next month. I have surprises for her and I am so excited!

October this year seems to be a month full of secrets and surprises. I am lucky to be in the position where I am supplying most of them for the people receiving them. These are some of the people who have been there for me at all times, highest high and rock bottom. These are the people I would give my life for.

I am almost wetting myself with excitement and at the same time I am blinking back tears of joy and relief that I am in this position now.

Back to normality though:

-Up to £18.55 on OnePoll.
-Still not received anything from ACO.
-Still waiting for £100 from new bank.
-Think it is that pizza for tea tonight.

Positives:

-Spent £6.86 in Morrie's yesterday. That was within the £7 budget. Good.
-I got 1st class train tickets for one particular day at the same price as normal tickets on other days.
-My daughter is healthy and well.

girlatplay

Friday again.

Meeting the friend for lunch today. She is feeling much better. My turn to pay.

LMG is making glitter glasses for sis's pre-hen hen (long story. I typed it out but I will probably end up repeating myself in a couple of weeks' time when it actually happens, so deleted it). She started them last night and they are looking lovely. She hasn't done any before and she is really proud of her wee self as she is doing great with them

Up to £19.55 on OnePoll.

Payday next week.

giblet1979

Tried to quote but epic fail. Wanted to say your post about secrets and suprises, and the ones close to you was just lovely. Really lovely! xx

girlatplay

Aww thanks gib. That's really nice of you to say. It's a lovely feeling.


Ok, I'm going to need to put the brakes on with the spending or I will end up in not such a good place.


Been up since 8.30 but I'm not even dressed yet! LMG had a golf competition this morning and her grandad took her to that so I have just lazed about and popped on here for 5 minutes (!)


I have a meal plan and shopping list ready so I'm going to get myself organised and go.


Do it now GAP!!!

giblet1979

Lol - I would say I hope you managed to get going, but part of me hopes that you continued to relax and chill rather than 'have to' do anything x

girlatplay

I shut the laptop off (after reading a couple more diaries ) and got myself organised. However, I sat on the couch (fully dressed by this point) and watched Sunday hangover TV (with no hangover, of course) until about 3.50pm. LMG was at my parents' (after being out early with my dad) so I was going to get her to go to the supermarket with me but by the time I got there at 4pm I couldn't be bothered :o Instead we went to Adsa after tea and did it then. It was actually a nice time to shop. Not busy and no queues but still people there so didn't feel like it was the middle of the night!

Come on payday! (Thursday). Feels like two months since the last one. I have some shuffling to do to fix the dent in the cc.

Got £1.50 in my purse which I am going to put in my sealed pot when I get home.

Never again will I buy a bag of funsized bags of sweets... :EasterBun

giblet1979

LOL!!!!! Love the smiley

Oh that is so true. I think whoever invented them was just evil. And the worst thing is when you realise that you could have bought more bigger ones for a similar price. The humanity of it all. "Oh I'll just have one a day......" Yeah. Right. I don't understand how people can eat 1/2 a bar of chocolate either. Maybe the family size ones, yes, but a 'normal size'. Or those who eat 1/2 a twix. Why would you do that? Pure madness!

£1.50 is nice for the sealed pot. Won't be too long till the big reveal! Do you have a plan for the contents (you may have said, apologies if so).

Loving your chill day x