It's getting tough out there. Feeling the pinch?

OrkneyStar

QueenJess said:

OrkneyStar said:

Oh yes, the red roads of Lanarkshire - I don't think there are many left now. I remember the 'Clydeside' tomatoes too, so lovely! My mum used to make us tomato sandwiches when we went out for the day, and we loved how they made the bread all mushy - sometimes mum would make them up in the morning, even if we weren't going anywhere, but we'd have a picnic on the living room carpet with our sandwiches. I can still remember the old lunch box we used. It reminds me so much of my dad, who passed away when I was only in my teens. I hope my son remembers some of the 'silly' things like that we did when he was younger, as it really is this sort of thing we remember as we get older. Thanks for reminding me of all this!  

I sometimes do carpet picnics as a treat for the kids.  They find them really exciting when I throw down a picnic blanket and get them sandwiches to eat on the blanket!

Yes, we did do when DS was younger, and also car picnics (when we could afford to buy diesel or buy snacks, not both) - we live on a beautiful island so we'd drive to scenic spots and eat our picnic!

in_my_wellies

OrkneyStar said:

QueenJess said:

OrkneyStar said:

Oh yes, the red roads of Lanarkshire - I don't think there are many left now. I remember the 'Clydeside' tomatoes too, so lovely! My mum used to make us tomato sandwiches when we went out for the day, and we loved how they made the bread all mushy - sometimes mum would make them up in the morning, even if we weren't going anywhere, but we'd have a picnic on the living room carpet with our sandwiches. I can still remember the old lunch box we used. It reminds me so much of my dad, who passed away when I was only in my teens. I hope my son remembers some of the 'silly' things like that we did when he was younger, as it really is this sort of thing we remember as we get older. Thanks for reminding me of all this!  

I sometimes do carpet picnics as a treat for the kids.  They find them really exciting when I throw down a picnic blanket and get them sandwiches to eat on the blanket!

Yes, we did do when DS was younger, and also car picnics (when we could afford to buy diesel or buy snacks, not both) - we live on a beautiful island so we'd drive to scenic spots and eat our picnic!

It works at the other end of life too. My mum has Alzheimer's and she loves nothing more than when I make a flask and a sandwich and we drive somewhere to picnic in the car. Often we only go to the post office then park less than a mile from home  by the reservoir and watch the birds for 30 minutes. Later on or at bedtime she'll thank me for a lovely day out. 

Spendless

Just reading that the convenience stores McColls are on the brink of administration. From reading comments on the story I believe that they are both expensive and have had supply chain issues (ie lack of stock). Nevertheless this would affect people who lose their jobs and those who have limited access to shopping elsewhere. 

Wednesday2000

I recorded the programme on Channel 4 last night about saving money. I will watch it later.

We are having a picnic at the beach on Saturday. I am making some Aldi vegan sausage rolls in the air frier and I will take them with fresh fruit and crisps and fill up our reusable water bottles. I might stop at Aldi again and buy a tub of sorbet for us to eat too.:)

ladyholly

Wednesday2000 said:

I recorded the programme on Channel 4 last night about saving money. I will watch it later.

We are having a picnic at the beach on Saturday. I am making some Aldi vegan sausage rolls in the air frier and I will take them with fresh fruit and crisps and fill up our reusable water bottles. I might stop at Aldi again and buy a tub of sorbet for us to eat too.:)

Do you happen to remeber the name of the programme so I can try to find it on all4. Thanks you

OrkneyStar

Spendless said:

Just reading that the convenience stores McColls are on the brink of administration. From reading comments on the story I believe that they are both expensive and have had supply chain issues (ie lack of stock). Nevertheless this would affect people who lose their jobs and those who have limited access to shopping elsewhere. 

They have always been so expensive, I really am surprised they are still around. That said, I am sorry for anyone losing their job.

mumtoomany

I think the program last night was secret spenders, HTH. mumtoomany.xx

YoungBlueEyes

I never find those programmes very helpful tbh. They seem to find the people who are already the biggest wasters so it makes for a good conclusion when they ‘make big savings’ 😏

This thread is far better for tips! 

Woolsery

OrkneyStar said:

Spendless said:

Just reading that the convenience stores McColls are on the brink of administration. From reading comments on the story I believe that they are both expensive and have had supply chain issues (ie lack of stock). Nevertheless this would affect people who lose their jobs and those who have limited access to shopping elsewhere. 

They have always been so expensive, I really am surprised they are still around. That said, I am sorry for anyone losing their job.

Did I read 1200 stores, or was it a mis-print? They've never been on my radar down here in the south.

London_1

yes it was Secret spenders I watched a little bit, but to be honest when there was a chap on there getting chastised for spending £1500 a month on clothes I lost interest. I'm afraid if he's spending that sort of cash its his own fault if hes broke. For people who are struggling to put food on the table and a roof over their heads its not a very helpful programme

JackieO