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

Wednesday2000

I used to like Weetabix with hot milk.:) I did buy some Horlicks recently as they have made a vegan version, but I will wait until it is properly chilly to try a cup. I haven't had Horlicks since I was about 15 years old!

There is a boot sale near Leigh-on-sea station that I keep meaning to try.

I did get £150 from the DWP today that I was not expecting, but I was happy to receive it. I didn't break even this weekend though as we paid the fence guy almost £200 for his work, sigh.

Floss

Wednesday2000 said:

...I did get £150 from the DWP today that I was not expecting, but I was happy to receive it. I didn't break even this weekend though as we paid the fence guy almost £200 for his work, sigh.

That will be your PIP cost of living payment.

London_1

Wednesday2000 said: 

I did get £150 from the DWP today that I was not expecting, but I was happy to receive it. I didn't break even this weekend though as we paid the fence guy almost £200 for his work, sigh.

That will be from the DLA I am still awaiting mine, there has been some delays I believe

JackieO xx

Florenceem

I had to be at SA at 7.30 this morning. It was raining and a homeless chap was leaving after breakfast - trudging down the road with a rucksack on his back. More homeless folk inside enjoying a free hot breakfast. Makes me feel so Blessed with what I have.

Si_Clist

Just noticed that the Tesco's frozen fish that we particularly like ihas now jumped to £5.05 a pop.  Earlier this year it was £3.40.  No doubt it'll go up again once the effects of this damned stupid budget have worked through the system ...

Toonie

Definite price increases being noted, especially with coffee beans and cheese (two essentials in my book!) We are having a treat today though as I managed to get a huge bit of silverside beef really cheaply and so I've cut it in two, one for the freezer, and one is in my slow cooker on a bed of veg. The biggest problem is the smell is making me very hungry! We'll do roasties, Yorkshire puds, and veg. Leftovers will be used for sandwiches for DP, and lunch for me, and I'm going to use some of the cooking liquid for gravy and some into the freezer to be used next week when making a pie.

I've not received the £150 yet (getting PIP now), but when it does come through I know one thing I'm planning on buying -- a toaster as ours went "pop" the other day and had a little puff of smoke out of it.

Floss

Toonie said:

I've not received the £150 yet (getting PIP now), but when it does come through I know one thing I'm planning on buying -- a toaster as ours went "pop" the other day and had a little puff of smoke out of it.

Check the dates for this payment  - there was a certain date that you had to be getting OIP to be entitled to the £150

YorksLass

I'm making good use of my new steamer and this morning have done some ys chilli chicken kebabs wrapped in foil in the top tier and a large batch of sliced carrots in the bottom tier.  The chicken will be had tonight with salad and the cooked carrots can go in a box in the fridge, then microwaved as and when needed as an extra veg on dinners.

DH remembers having warm milk on Shredded Wheat as a child but they were never a favourite of mine - straw springs to mind!     Never a fan of Horlicks either.

Yesterday I went through my household budget book month by month and so far everything is in order.  Feeling very pleased as there's been a small surplus left at the end of each month that I've squirrelled away for winter.  It's definitely getting more difficult though with all the price increases for food and energy and I can imagine the bit of wriggle room I have is going to get smaller as the months progress.     Still, I'm thankful for what we do have and will plod on - good job I'm resourceful!

Toonie

Floss said:

Toonie said:

I've not received the £150 yet (getting PIP now), but when it does come through I know one thing I'm planning on buying -- a toaster as ours went "pop" the other day and had a little puff of smoke out of it.

Check the dates for this payment  - there was a certain date that you had to be getting OIP to be entitled to the £150

Yes, you had be receiving PIP payments on 25th May in order to get it, or to have applied by that date and get the payment backdated and including that date. Those who were already getting it on that date get paid first and those who were still in the application process during that time will get paid a little later.

London_1

I have a permanant DLA payment that I have had since 2003 so I know its in the pipeline. I spoke to a lady on the phone and she said its possible its being done alfabetically, it which case it shouldn't be too long as my surname begins with a w  

JackieO xx