2021 Frugal Living Challenge

Scottiedog_3

Sweetlittledaydreams  Is it too cheeky or uncharitable to return something for a refund you bought from a charity shop? Bought two dresses but neither are quite right so even though they were cheaper than buying new I still feel like I'm losing out.

I used to volunteer in a charity shop. We required proof that the item was  bought in our shop - our price ticket and receipt. I know this is not the case for you, but there is quite a black market in people shoplifting clothes, then trying to get money for them later. Don't be surprised if the charity shop asks you some searching questions. I just donate items to another charity shop - saves a lot of hassle.

cbsexec

They are happy to refund in our charity shops as long as you have the receipt 

AnimalTribe

RainbowHippie said:

After a bit of negotiation we've now had an offer accepted on the house we liked!! 

Congratulations.  I hope you can move more quickly than you expect.

AnimalTribe

I went out for a walk today and my road is still blocked both ends. The storm hit almost 100mph locally, but I was still surprised to see that hundreds of the trees in the area are down. I do mean hundreds - whole copses have gone. I have been very lucky indeed.

Scottiedog_3

@AnimalTribe That sounds horrendous. 

balabooberlies

Glad you're safe animaltribe........

I would like to share a small success...

2 Rump Steaks
2 packets diced lamb
2 huge bottles/cartons of milk (8 pints total)
Half roasted chicken
Packet cherry tomatoes
2 stems of brocolli
Bag Maris Piper potatoes

Full price £36.65

With vouchers, RTC and Yellow Stickers I paid £15.07.  A saving of £21.58 !

I am beyond thrilled.....

bala

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OOhhhh,.....      i forgot the large wood fired margherita Pizza !

Scottiedog_3

@balabooberlies What a haul! Can I ask - do you do anything special with the milk? I have wasted nearly a quart of what my granny used to call "semi-skilled milk", because I couldn't think of anything useful to do with it and I find it goes slightly funny when frozen.

balabooberlies

Sorry Scottiedog, will be drinking it !

Am one of those people that just drinks tea all day and OH drinks coffee so it goes pretty quick.

Hopefully someone will come along with an excellent idea....

bala

Frugaldom

AnimalTribe said:

I went out for a walk today and my road is still blocked both ends. The storm hit almost 100mph locally, but I was still surprised to see that hundreds of the trees in the area are down. I do mean hundreds - whole copses have gone. I have been very lucky indeed.

Which area are you in, @AnimalTribe? There were seemingly a lot of trees came down around us during the storm despite us being over in the southwest of Scotland. Glad you are safe and now you know a lot of the deadwood will have been taken out by the winds.

Awesome haul, @balabooberlies!

@RainbowHippie Congratulations ofn having your offer accepted. I hope everything goes smoothly. Will you be able to move in before Christmas?

balabooberlies

RainbowHippie,

have meant to congratulate you so many times..............blame it on age !

Congratulations, finding a home you like is huge on the scale of life's contentments.

bala

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