OS Daily Thursday 5th June

Julie67

Evening all,

Welcome back Gonzo and Rachel x
Judi big hugs Hun, you have a good cry if that's what you need x

I've started something new this month. I've got a little notebook and started writing down every penny I spend. I always have a good idea of food and petrol spends but it's the little extras, so keeping a spending diary, I think it will help a lot. We are trying a new way of budgeting which I think will make life easier.
It's difficult with dh being self employed, sometimes paid by cheque, sometimes cash and trying to put his earnings in different pots for tax, parts, petrol etc anyway let's see if this works better.
I've started doing the shopping on Fridays and writing a very tight list. It's amazing how much less I'm spending now that I'm not doubling up on things. June is a big birthday month for us so need to keep the spending to a minimum.
Going to catch up with happy valley now.

System

Just popped back to say hi to Rachel and congratulate her on the birth of her son. I was too full of myself to congratulate you earlier.

Im needing to try and meal plan etc, need help...I have got a slow cooker so if anyone can help please it would be really appreciated.

Maybe this thread could give you a few ideas.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2197233

I do have a slow cooker but tend to only use it for pulled pork as we aren't very keen on stew type meals.

Don't forget, you've not long had a baby, don't expect to do too much cause you will wear yourself out.

Gonzo :hello: