2008 - Live on £4000 for a full year.

hopeless_spendthrift

bails wrote: »

Ooh, men in uniform, what a lovely way to start the morning...thanks MrsMcAwber!:D Went out with a Royal Marine once - god, he was gorgeous... Oops, sorry I digress :rotfl:Right, where were we, moneysaving, yes..
Um ,really can't think what I was going to say, mind's gone conpletely blank (except for the RM)

LOL bails! :rotfl:

kgarcia

This is a massive challenge for me, I'm out.

Can see why you're thinking of doing it, but still, I don't think I'd be able to.

hopeless_spendthrift

Thanks a bunch Nyk for your kind words of encouragement :beer: - not doing too bad yourself :T

hopeless_spendthrift

At the risk of being struck off - have to share this with u guys :

Get information about how to claim a tax rebate if you had a child aged
under 16 years that lived at home with you between April 2001 to April
2003. You or your partner or spouse would have needed to have earnt
over £6000 at this time in order to claim the tax rebate. Simply fill
out the form using the link at http://www.borntoloaf.co.uk/news.htm

Well, it is relevant to us frugalites isn't it? And I am sure Martin would approve too

elantan

dont worry about getting struck off this fantastic info has been available here for a while i tried it but unfortuantly wasnt entitled ..thanks for bringing it back up though as a lot of people are unaware of this and if anyone get's some money that's due them then that is brilliant ...thanks very much

skintwellie

Hi all,
Today started badly with the cat getting locked in the lounge last night and doing a poo all over the carpet and walls!
However, things have got decidedly better as the day has worn on - my 'Frugal Food' book (cost 1p plus postage) has arrived and is full of good recipe ideas. Also in the post was something from the Teachers Building Society which I was just about to bin as junk mail, when glancing at the letter I realised that I had won £250 deposited in their Call Save account. I am over the moon and hope to add to it throughout the year.

Just off with grumpy son to do my mum's shopping for her and deliver pressies to nephews and nieces with January Birthdays. I'm only taking a tenner and no cards so I am not tempted in Mr S.

Have a great day everyone.

broke_mum_of_three

nykmedia wrote: »

I've never been to Ireland before but I'd love to visit the Giant's Causeway, so I've decided to make it another personal challenge - to go there this year and still keep within my budget

You'll love N.Ireland Nyk its well worth a visit, especially the North Antrim coast.
So far no spend day, I say so far as I have to take my DS2 to swimming lessons later and pass MrT's. Was going to be in budget for the month but have just received my mobile bill for December which is normally £15 but is £37 this month. I was in Rep of Ireland at new year and went onto an Irish network which costs 40p per text, unbelievable, I am so annoyed that £22 could have been used better elsewhere. Ah well, gurn over:p

hopeless_spendthrift

bails wrote: »

That's a good point about the beans - I'm currently playing the Drop a Brand size challenge with OH (I've removed the labels to prevent his pre-conceived ideas interfering;)) and so far he prefers Basics to own brand I think it might be all the sugar though....Anyway, might have to get some of the 57 variety in while I keep working on him. Don't go to M. as it's further away - anyone have a clue what time they have good reductions please?
Have just gone back through my spending diary with a fine tooth comb and notice I've added in a few little things I shouldn't so I've readjusted my totals; another 15p a week to play with! Woo hoo! :T

:T Congratulations postgraduate bails! LOL re the beans! :rotfl:
Just wanted to let u know - I'm pretty sure I read on here that bargains can be had at Mr.M's after 9:30pm...:D

princess_leia_3

Well, on my beans expedition I spent £7.25 :eek:, 2 beans, 2 sauces, cheese, 2 noodles, apples, and cream for pudding tonight!
I still managed to actually forget the sultanas I needed for my bread tho :rolleyes:

fallen_angel_shelley

catznine wrote: »

Hi Penny!

I make a cream of veg soup regularily, it changes a little according to what I have in but basically it is:

1 lb veg (any or all of these will do - potatoes, carrots, onions, leeks, swede, sweet potato, parsnip etc)

1.5 pints stock

seasoning

knob bujtter

little milk

Peel and chop vegetables and put into a pan with the stock. simmer until soft and blend until smooth. Put back into pan and add a knob of butter and heat through, stirring, add milk and season to taste. this is our favourite way to use up vegetables from the organic veg box. Easy and cheap! hth

Hi, catznine. i have just made a big pan of that soup. it's is yummy, DS loved it, he can't eat much right now because he had his brace tightend up the oher day.

shelley x