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2023 Fashion on the Ration Challenge
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Hi all, today I have bought white baby yarn and some white lightweight fleece to back the baby blanket I am starting tonight. My question is do these require coupons as they are for a new born baby?
Take care everyone4 -
Evening all,I have had to spend some coupons as I lost a glove on Monday and need replacements, likewise my trainers - five years my last ones managed before biting the dust.
Shame about my gloves they were old friends4 -
Things for children up to the age of four were coupon-free. Make the most of itLiverpool_Anne said:Hi all, today I have bought white baby yarn and some white lightweight fleece to back the baby blanket I am starting tonight. My question is do these require coupons as they are for a new born baby?
Take care everyone
I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/225 -
I believe the expectant mother had extra coupons specifically for the "layette" so maybe you used those?Liverpool_Anne said:Hi all, today I have bought white baby yarn and some white lightweight fleece to back the baby blanket I am starting tonight. My question is do these require coupons as they are for a new born baby?
Take care everyone 2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);5 -
Hi all, thanks for the replies. I will not count the coupons for the baby yarn unless I use it for something other than baby
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Hi, ThriftWizard, we used to use lining material a lot, Lots of bright colours and cheap, which was essential when you are dressing a troop of dancers. Its worth looking in the bargain bucket too, for glittery offcuts. The one material we avoided like the plague was that chiffon type stuff with sequins on. Scratchy, hard to sew, and as you say, veils catch on them.Sealed Pot Challenge no 035.
Fashion on the Ration - 27.5/66 ( 5 - shoes, 1.5 - bra, 11.5 - 2 pairs of shoes and another bra, 5- t-shirt, 1.5 yet another bra!) 3 coupons swimming costume.4 -
Hi, spent 6 coupons on 6 pairs of socks - Thought were having a 3 for 2 offer on, and as I have progressively fewer socks with no holes and/or functional elastic, thought I'd indulge myself.
A bit expensive, but environmentally friendly bamboo socks which last (if they're anything like my other ones) about 8 years of frequent wear are worth it IMHO2024 Fashion on the Ration - 10/66 coupons used
Crafting 2024 - 1/9 items finished6 -
Wraithlady said:Hi, spent 6 coupons on 6 pairs of socks - Thought were having a 3 for 2 offer on, and as I have progressively fewer socks with no holes and/or functional elastic, thought I'd indulge myself.
A bit expensive, but environmentally friendly bamboo socks which last (if they're anything like my other ones) about 8 years of frequent wear are worth it IMHO
Just because we’re on MSE, doesn’t mean we have to be cheap @Wraithlady. So long as we apply the “Vîmes Boot Theory” and buy quality, our purchases will pay for themselves.
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It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - that’s what gets results!
2025 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 66 coupons - 39.5 spent.
4 - Thermal Socks from L!dl
4 - 1 pair "combinations" (Merino wool thermal top & leggings)
6 - Ukraine Forever Tartan Ruana wrap
22 - yarn
1.5 - sports bra
2 - leather wallet5 -
@Wraithlady I have a few pairs of bamboo socks and I love them, they do last for ages and always feel soft. My only issue with them is they are quite thin so I only wear them in the summer but I do have loads of socks that I rotate through depending on the weather. Old soldiers always say get good socks
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A few coupons spent yesterday
2 tops, a short coat, pack of knickers = 29 coupons (all in the sale though lol)
But got a lovely fabric fleece lined jacket in charity shop on reduced to clear rail for £2 but no coupons spent yay.Total so far 37.5/66
LLMWhen life throws you a curveball, learn to catch it and throw it back! Feb Grocery Challenge/£1005
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