I have lost my OS ways, help!

chirpycheap

It seems like lots of great OS stuff going on.

Today I tackled the 'big box' in the wardrobe. The one where we throw receipts, instruction booklets and guarantees for the bigger household purchases. Trouble is it's a bit of a one way system and we never chuck out stuff relating to long gone items. It's funny how things I thought of as recent purchases (the oven and bed) are actually over ten years old. I just want to get an idea of how much we are spending and how long stuff we buy actually lasts so I can plan for future purchases.

Dinner was OS as I used up the wilting veggies and did a huge tray of Roast veggies with Quorn sausages.
Mum and Dad popped round and bought OH a couple of beers and some home-made jam to say thanks for a little job he did for them. I am very blessed to have a handy husband who can turn his hand to most jobs.

ginnyknit

Hospital done, nothing spent. Went out with friends and spent £27 - on a sofa and a chair - yes really :j Big Cs warehouse, had to look round a bit then I saw an almost immaculate 3 piece suite for £15, its not fashionable or leather or even pleather :rotfl: but exactly what I need and very comfy. One chair had a chunky sort of leg missing and the other had 2 small slits in it at the back. So I told the chap I only wanted one chair and didnt want the price reducing - I know others would have tried but flipping heck £15. So he said he would swop the leg from the torn one onto the good one and £12 delivery - very happy ginny.

I also picked up a bird feeding station for Oh, think they sell for about £35 ish and I got it for £6. Thats the total money I have saved so far this month spent very wisely I think.

Pooky

Great bargain Ginny!

Caterina

Good morning,

My OS plan for today goes like this:

Get up, make DH packed lunch, breakfast for the 3 of us. If I can find flour among the boxes I shall make pancakes to stretch the last 2 eggs, otherwise it is granola and toast for DH and onion spinach omelette for me and DS.

Then a babysit to pay for an owed bootcamp, only just over an hour but it will be nice because I can do a laundry at her house and the children and I are going to the allotment to pick up a few plums.

Then a bit more shopping, I need eggs and a few other bits for DH lunches. Then, the dreaded ironing (noooo! NOOOOO!!!) that is growing as I wash more stuff. Ah, well, radio on, grit teeth and get on with it.

Tonight I am going out with a friend, I owe her a Chinese restaurant outing so it is my turn to pay.

Have a good OS day all.

Nats.

Please can I join this thread have lurked on MSE forums for a while soaking up your knowledge and thought it was about time I joined the conversation!

Hoping today will be a NSD after a slip up yesterday (£8.50 on a coffee and a B*rger King - eek what a waste!).

I've just got an allotment too so thanks for the tips on that! Must do some more research and figure out what to do with it

Pooky

I was very good yesterday and didn't venture near any shops (due to waiting in for builder) and then a lovely walk along the cliffs (free as it's just at the end of the road) and took a bottle of drink with us (there's no shops anyway).

Had a busy night with my online business, lots of people participated in my freebie offer and got a lot of enquiries about further work too.

Today won't be so OS - we're off to get DD2s GCSE results at 10am so a meal out this evening for the 4 of us plus DD2s BF, only a pub chain so it won't break the bank but we like to do something to celebrate. DD1 passed her A levels with great results too so I've got the girls a bit of jewellery each to mark the occasion.

I'm a bag of nerves! Roll on 10am

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Hi folks, I have just discovered this thread and can totally identify losing Old Style ways when wages start geting better. Can I join you? I really want to get my old style/frugal mojo back.

jlhmd666

Yesterday didn't turn out to be a NSD after all as my friend took me to a Chinese supermarket. I don't mind though as I got an absolute bargain on white vinegar and bicarbonate. Fingers crossed today will be a NSD instead

patentgirl

Just off to work so will be a NSD just had HM granola from girl called Jacks blog with fresh raspberries out of garden and Aldis Greek yoghurt very yummy !

Pooky good luck on dds results enjoy your meal tonight

Hope everyone has good day

Spendless

Continuing the tidy up today. Yesterday unearthed several bottles of cleaning material due to tidy up of under kitchen sink.

Sainsburys are doing 25% off clothing for those of you looking to buy school uniform (or in need or other clothes). Was really pleased with my purchases. I picked up a set of 2 trousers that when discount was applied were £6. I bought 2 sets, so £12 for 4 trousers. Don't think I've managed to buy so cheaply since DS was at Infant school. I also picked up a packet of 2 white shirts for DS who is mens sizing, they netted down to £7.50, so bought 2 packs and I have 4 shirts for £3.75 each.

Maleficient is on the kids am viewing at my Vue cinema, for the next few days, so hoping to take DD to that tomorrow. Today when she wakes it's a journey into town to get her a bus pass ready for September.