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scrimptosave
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Have just done an audit of what is in my freezer and reckon that supplemented with minimum of fresh bought veg and a bit of creative thinking, enough to keep me going for weeks with minimal new spending. My January challenge is to eat that frozen money and save ££s.
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Welcome to the MSE forums scrimptosave
I need to do that, do I need to do that. My freezer is choc-a-bloc and a third of it is ice. Why do I keep buying more food when I've got nowhere to put it.1 -
When just wait for the next cold snap and defrost it then. I did mine last month when the temps were below zero- no chance of it thawing out, out in the garden piled in grocery bags!!Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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Need to do this, and run down the cupboards.
Might do it whilst I've got asda rewards and tesco vouchers to use up.0 -
I have a wipeboard on my fridge with fridge & freezer contents written on, I just rub off as and when it’s used so I always know exactly what’s in both.I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Competitions Time, Shopping & Freebies boards, Employment, Jobseeking & Training boards If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.5
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Katiehound said:When just wait for the next cold snap and defrost it then. I did mine last month when the temps were below zero- no chance of it thawing out, out in the garden piled in grocery bags!!
... you are so cleversarah1972 said:I have a wipeboard on my fridge with fridge & freezer contents written on, I just rub off as and when it’s used so I always know exactly what’s in both.
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I typed out my freezer lists and stuck them on the fridge and cross out and write on when it changes but whiteboards would be easier. How are they attached? I think I would need larger whiteboards as there is so much in the the two freezers.2
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Try Amazon for magnetic whiteboards with pens.0
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dealyboy said:Welcome to the MSE forums scrimptosave
I need to do that, do I need to do that. My freezer is choc-a-bloc and a third of it is ice. Why do I keep buying more food when I've got nowhere to put it.
Freezer Tetris is currently my daily activity of choice.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.4 -
thriftytracey said:I typed out my freezer lists and stuck them on the fridge and cross out and write on when it changes but whiteboards would be easier. How are they attached? I think I would need larger whiteboards as there is so much in the the two freezers.I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Competitions Time, Shopping & Freebies boards, Employment, Jobseeking & Training boards If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.3
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I keep the contents of my chest freezer in a database - it might be a bit much for some, but a spreadsheet or simple digital list would work too. If you're like me and have a tablet or phone with you most of the time, it's a free way of keeping track. I plan ahead and defrost the night before, so I update it all then.
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