2017 - Spend less, live more

chanie

I picked up some Xmas wrapping paper and a little stocking filler for DS from Sainsburys, saving £8.10. I have bought the wrapping paper from Sainsburys for a few yeas now for 50p.

chanie

£33 saved on 4 hair brushes in TK Maxx. I had heard good things about these brushes and so I was delighted when I saw them in TK Maxx for less than half thr RRP. So, delighted I bought a couple to give as gifts.

pennywisepoundstupid

Well done chanie you have made some fantastic savings over the year.

sugarbaby125

Well done Chanie with your savings in 2018. Onwards and upwards in 2019

chanie

I’m off work for the rest of the week, having been in work in between Xmas and the new year. Looking forward to spending a few days with the children. I will probably take them out somewhere, but I am looking forward to a nice relaxed few days.

sugarbaby125

Happy New Year Chanie. Enjoy your few days off work

chanie

I saved £16 today on some presents in Sainsburys today. One item was a unicorn hottie, which was reduced from £10 to £3. Whilst I was looking at them, a fellow shopper commented that she had paid full price for it a few weeks ago.

One thing I need to get back on this year is packed lunches for work. I have fallen off the wago big time, so I really need to get more organised.

chanie

Saved £11.60 today on some more sale items from Sainsburys (in addition to what I bought yesterday). This includes a couple of spare gifts for when thr children get invited to party’s. But if not, I can make use of the items at Christmas.

I also had a few deliveries today. One was a dress for work. I ordered it before Xmas, but delivery took ages, so I asked for a refund of my delivery charges, which they agreed to. I also bought a back pack for DD, in the sales. We left the children’s old backpacks on holiday over the summer. I still need to get DS a new backpack. Those two items saved £23,95

chanie

I have a week off next week, before I start my new job and I have been planning a few (frugal) activities to keep my occupied, including a groupon facial and an IKEA breakfast. I also have a couple of books to read and may try a few new recipes as well.


I recently bought 2 Groupons (one for my facial and the other for afternoon tea) and saved £50 on the two, so I have added those to my tracker.


Hope everyone is well.

sugarbaby125

Chanie,

Enjoy your week to yourself and I hope your new job will turn out to be a really good fit for you.