2016 Frugal Living Challenge

MrsMck

Hi,
Can I join please?

cw18

COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »

Also I am doing a beef caserole with veg and freeze in meal portions . I have frozen sprouts. If I cook/boil these can I re-freeze them with the meal??

Also the same with frozen peas? Or can I just plonk them in the carton frozen??

Had a discussion with OH about whether we each would/wouldn't do this.
His opinion was "it's veg,so it's unlikely to kill you"
Mine is "I do it with peas and sweetcorn in cottage pie, but I'd never do it with sprouts as the more you cook them the mushier they go" (and we hate mushy sprouts, but if you like them mushy then that's not going to bother you )

MrsMck wrote: »

Hi,
Can I join please?

Welcome aboard

Buffythedebtslayer

The first three months of the year have been a frugal disaster!
I am terrible for buying stuff on Amazon.
I really hope I can do better. I must save more......

XX

[Deleted User]

Excellent, always have red lentils/carrots knocking about.

I also saw on a TV programme how to make eggless mayo (Spanish style) Milk & oil, s & p garlic, whisk until emulsified. Will try that as am not a big mayo fan, prefer salad cream, so can make a small quantity just for a couple of days.

Your input is valued x

[Deleted User]

I am a big fan of frozen veg. I would batch the casserole and then freeze portions but when I reheat, add the frozen veg then. I think if you cook them with the batch and then freeze portions, when you re-heat I think the sprouts in particular will go mushy and a little unpleasant, they are better a quick defrost and add.

[Deleted User]

Hi All, my frugal plans this week are:

1. Use up food from freezer.
2. Sand down and re-paint garden bench for the summer - weather depending.
3. Car due in for service on Monday and it needs 2 new tyres. I have spare tyres in loft so aim to re-use them instead of paying for new ones.
4. Make HM snacks - cookies, brownies etc
5. Strip beds and put on fresh bedding. I am hoping for a decent day to get the washed bedding out on the line.
6. Print off wombled APGs and use in next shop at Asda. I will need to do this at local library as I don't have a printer at home.
7. Print off some CVs whilst at library and start applying for jobs.

MrsMck

Hi,

The only 'debt' I have is an online shopping account, and my mortgage. I'm trying to just pay off the shopping account, (I have a habit of paying a chunk off, then add more to the balance!). I hope to live more frugallyto bring that balance down.
I would also like to be able to overpay on my mortgage. I've literally only paid 3 months of my mortgage as a new home buyer. ...only 24 years and 9 months left haha

bmma

Hi caught up with thread
a) bedroom 1 decorated
b) cannot find March's budget spends
and last but certainely not least a very close friend passed away,not expected
April's spends to date £80.47p will deduct from yearly budget when I can find it
best wishes M

milasavesmoney

COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »

I am doing a batch cook of a few things, as I can see ourselves slipping back ...

I have bought a few jars of arsda sweet and sour source . the 20p ones can I freeze it?? Going to make chicken s&s and rice meals

Also I am doing a beef caserole with veg and freeze in meal portions . I have frozen sprouts. If I cook/boil these can I re-freeze them with the meal??

Also the same with frozen peas? Or can I just plonk them in the carton frozen??

I try freezing everything. Some fresh veg needs to be blanched first if you aren't going to cook it through. I do this because it tastes fresher when I do thaw it out to use.

COOLTRIKERCHICK

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

The first three months of the year have been a frugal disaster!
I am terrible for buying stuff on Amazon.
I really hope I can do better. I must save more......

XX

Why don't you join certain sites where you get can get rewarded in Amazon vouchers/ codes???

I have been a bit laxed over the few months,but slowly getting back on track in doing them.. It does take a while to get into the swing by of them etc.. But it's money for nothing.( if you don't count the time to do them lol) I can't put links on here as they would be referral links.. But by all means pm me if you want someone to talk you through them or a buddy etc