Sealed Pot Challenge!!

theunknownstuntman

lol, my whisky bottle's taking all the cash, I'm just going to make the pig to see if I can.... lol

dreams_R_free

Everyone seems to be doing so well so far either saving loads of change or making pigs and cows:j

My efforts have been a bit pathetic, the few coins I've managed to 'find' sounding very lonely at the bottom of my pot. So I had a really good rummage in the car and found a few coins in various compartments and all duly went into the pot. So far so good!

Then yesterday I had to go shopping to another town and it was imposs to find a free car parking space anywhere, I was wasting petrol even trying.So I had to go into a paying car park in desperation:eek: . I only wanted a short stay and the cost was 60p which wasn't too bad I suppose, given that it was pouring with rain and I was by now late and in a hurry. Guess what? I had no small change because it had all been turfed out for the money pot and I had to use a £1 coin. No-one in sight to get change from and as it was pouring I just had to use it. The dratted machine didn't give change, so that was 40p 'wasted':mad: . So much for my money-saving!

Must do better:o

Surfbabe

THis has nothing to do with the sealed pot challenge - althought Spot the Pig thought it was funny. try making your own elves on
www.elfyourself.com

Frugaldom

Impo, you could always try my 'shopping avoidance' tactics of ordering as much as possible online and if there's no delivery service nearby, find a friend or relative you visit or who visits you and get the deliveries sent to them. I must be the High Street's worst nightmare! What's more, I even scrounge Tesco points whilst collecting Co-op points! I finally received proof that it does work... use a Tesco Clubcard Credit Card to pay your shopping in Co-op and you reap the benefits from both! And in true MSE fashion, always convert to Tesco Deals so you get much, much more for your points.

I made a few pence extra for Phil the Pig last night by emptying out the speakers of the hi-fi! Some little person, not naming any names, had pushed a handful of change through the gap in the middle of the speaker! I also found a pound coin in the DVD slot! Guess what the little princess is getting for Christmas? A bank of some description! LOL Ain't it great being a (very, very young) grandparent?!

Ladygrim

Am working now until Wednesday - so am planning my papier mache for Thursday. Wish me luck.

Nothing added to Babycham today - but nothing taken out either!!

LG

mrsmortenharket

more coined added today!

Lisa

Shoey1610

I love this challenge, I have been adding coins to my tin every sunday night and it rattles nicely. I feel very wholesome and good having coins left at the end of the week and I am already looking forward to opening the jar next year :j I have also managed to get a friend to join in this challenge too, she hasn't been on MSE yet, but I have given her the address so hopefully she will find her way here soon!

mumzyof2

Hi everyone. . I have been in hospital yday till today and i have misscarried (well im misscarrying) but im home and waiting for nature to take its course. Iam totally ok at the moment.
I was wondering as i dont think its fair on people who have not got a number for this challenge..if anyone wants to carry it ot be on for me and do the numbers etc etc. As i wont be on as much a to be honest at the mo i cant think about doing numbers for everyone who has joined lately
xxxx

mrsmortenharket

(((mumzy))) I am so sorry my daling. You rest up & take things easy. This will manage itself.

Love Lisa xxx

lilmissmup

Oh Mumzy i am so sorry x

Take care hunny x