Elite 11+ shopping and chat thread part 2½

pacifica9

mhoc wrote: »

Has anyone managed to keep a chart or an excel of their everyday housekeeping spending for the whole of 2017?

I started doing this properly - mainly as a guide to giving me exact figures for if/when OH retires - and working out what is a manageable amount for us to live on
I've managed an entire year :T - tomorrow will have a look at the figures to see if there are any areas that could be improved.

so far groceries are a prime candidate- our household increased by 50% in April but even so the average weekly spend just on food for humans (not cats, birds or foxes) (not added in this weekends spends yet) but its averaging out at £45 a week (sadly there are never any good yellow labels or RTCs locally)
(multiply this by 52 - gobsmacking figure )

Sadly yes mhoc. I have a spreadsheet for the past 2 years down to the penny. It's interesting to look at comparisons. Like you, I have already identified areas which need too be reduced.

Good evening Elite.
Hoping everyone is warm, happy and well. Hugs to those not so.
Looking forward to raising a glass (although it may be a mug of tea!) at midnight to our Elite family and absent friends.:beer:
Thank you all for your help and encouragement through another year.:T:A

TrulyMadly

I’m so pleased that lots of people have done well with the festive whoopsies:T:T

Seasonal eating at its very best:D

I got load of packs of grated cheese today for 10p and some quiches for 5p.

Happy Days:)

marrbett

Just popping in to wish Marigold all the best, condolences to all of Sal's family. It's a lovely photo of her.

oh and also to mention the glitch at W on the batteries is still working- the larger packs are going though at 2 for £5.

Happy New Year to all at the Elite, I will try harder to keep up in 2018, need to save some money seriously. :beer: :j

pacifica9

TrulyMadly wrote: »

I have set up a Just Giving page in memory of our lovely sal and donations are to be made to Martlets Hospice where she spent her final days

She wasn’t a lady for fuss but I’m sure she would have forgiven us for wanting to honour her memory in this way.


https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5766303

Her funeral will take place on the 9th January and it will be private. Her family have suggested that we could perhaps remember her in our own way by raising a toast that evening to an incredible lady who will be missed so much:A:A

Thank you TM. :A

louj101

TrulyMadly wrote: »

Buy the large Heinz Beans and sausages in multiples of 5.....so 5 or 10 plus fillers. Target T or M and they will cost 7p a tin:) Remember that 10 is the maximum that will compare.

Heinz large spaghetti and sausages, Ravioli and Spaghetti bolognaise also work which will reduce the number of fillers you need. So once again a mix in multiples of 5 or 10.
Check the multi is showing in store ie 5 for £3 before you buy.


Don’t forget to post your shop:)

So sorry for the late reply x thank you for the heads up x I have been resting and making cards so didn't get to go out x

louj101

Evening everyone x

off to catch up x

TrulyMadly

louj101 wrote: »

So sorry for the late reply x thank you for the heads up x I have been resting and making cards so didn't get to go out x

Well that’s good too. You’ve had a no spend day:)

HILLBERN

Deleted_User wrote: »

We used AO they do next day delivery I believe.
Alternative to that would be go to to the likes of Argos, Ikea etc. and try and get one to take away today.

Marigoldsal wrote: »

Thanks so much! I’m not sure if this is the photo Sal posted 2 years ago, but I thought it would bring a smile.

Thanks for that...this is the photo that was posted i thought a year ago..but as already pointed out to me it was 2years ago.
This made me chuckle then and makes me smile today..
lovely memories 😃

louj101

TrulyMadly wrote: »

Well that’s good too. You’ve had a no spend day:)

Yes your so right TrulyMadly

MKS

Hopefully TM will be impressed! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:




I only popped in because my DS text me to get him some Jamaican ginger beer.