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May 2015 'Take your Lunch to Work' thread.

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  • scotmumof3
    scotmumof3 Posts: 1,951 Forumite
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    #11 was Leek and mushroom soup :)
    Debt free as of 29.10.2020 🎉😁
    SPC #73 Feb NSD 0/20
  • SandieB_2
    SandieB_2 Posts: 69 Forumite
    Days 2 and 3 of 14 have been cheese and coleslaw sandwiches, and fruit.
  • andrewbro
    andrewbro Posts: 60 Forumite
    Slipped up today and forgot my lunch so had to buy a sandwich. I am however working away tomorrow and work can pick up the tab!
    Natwest: £17940
    Barclaycard 1: 450
    Barclaycard 2: £7400
    Halifax: £8,100
    Tesco: £3000
  • marmiterulesok
    marmiterulesok Posts: 7,812 Forumite
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    scotmumof3 wrote: »
    Me too. I have a whole shelf full of them but this one has actually saved me money. Even my DS2 will eat a lot of the veggie meals which means instead of cooking two meals each night I only cook one. Saving on time , money and fuel :D

    That is good news. :money:
    WantToBeSE wrote: »
    I am a total pig, LOL. I had 3 pitta breads stuffed with salad and avocado :)

    Shocking! :eek:
    Pitta bread and avocado - very nice!

    I had a egg mayo sandwich today and some yogurt.
  • Pollygarter
    Pollygarter Posts: 248 Forumite
    Done two days of lunches this week so far. First day was a rice salad with a pot of homestewed rhubarb n custard. Yum. Today was left over cheesy veg + spinach salad and fruit.
    Total debt at 18.9.17 £1950

    Debts down £12,700 high in Feb 2015, £10,700 April 15, £8830 May 15, £6776 June 15 , £5857 July 15 £6970 1.3.16
    £3950 15 May 2017 £3470 July 17 £2650 21.8.17
  • The_Only_Girl
    The_Only_Girl Posts: 873 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 500 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    marmiterulesok wrote: »
    You have an impressive sig The Only Girl.


    Thanks marmite, and everyone for the warm welcome. I am so sorry for the late reply. Haven't logged on here for a looooong time. I think I must have forgotten I signed up for this challenge. But I'm back now.

    I've had 7 LTW'S so far. I am half way through my 8th. Not a very exciting one but I have brown baps with wafer thin chicken and sunflower spread. Accompanied by banana and some easy peelers. Will try and make it more exciting next time. Have a nice day everyone.
    "There is Life AFTER DEBT."LBM 2009 Total Debt £49046.24 Debt Free as of 27/08/2015
  • marmiterulesok
    marmiterulesok Posts: 7,812 Forumite
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    The Only Girl don't worry about not having an 'exciting' lunch.We're not in competition!
    Today is yogurt and stewed rhubarb and a sad looking banana.
  • Pollygarter
    Pollygarter Posts: 248 Forumite
    Free lunch today! Work thing, mini pasties, smoked salmon rolls and fruit. Yum. 3/3 free so far this week. Not that home made lunches are free but I do use leftovers from the previous days supper etc so it feels free. Significantly cheaper than the £5a day M&S habit I had until recently
    Total debt at 18.9.17 £1950

    Debts down £12,700 high in Feb 2015, £10,700 April 15, £8830 May 15, £6776 June 15 , £5857 July 15 £6970 1.3.16
    £3950 15 May 2017 £3470 July 17 £2650 21.8.17
  • scotmumof3
    scotmumof3 Posts: 1,951 Forumite
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    #12 today was LO leek and mushroom soup and a HM apple and sultana muffin :)
    Debt free as of 29.10.2020 🎉😁
    SPC #73 Feb NSD 0/20
  • Knit_Witch
    Knit_Witch Posts: 4,436 Forumite
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    Another salad here - okay I am boring I get that! :rotfl:
    Must use my stash up!
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