Should itsthelittlethings spend less on coffee?

itsthelittlethings

Absolutely lovely day yesterday. I love coming to see my mum. We got up early to go sailing but didn’t as rain was forecast, in the end it was fine but you never know. We had bacon sandwiches for breakfast then went to the butcher and bought liver and bacon, and my mum bought a rabbit to make a stew.

Watched Saturday Kitchen and had oysters for lunch (delicious). We went for a nice long walk and came back. Finally we had the liver and bacon for dinner which was so yummy and then watched a documentary on Netflix and started watching another film but didn’t finish it.

A lovely day all in. I had a couple of worries about work on my mind but am going to try not to think about it today as there’s no point worrying until stuff happens. 

We’re going sailing this morning, should be nice, then I need to do my studying. I should get my assignment back tomorrow or Tuesday. Exciting stuff.

Ms_Potato_Head

Sounds like an amazing weekend, so nice to have close family and things that you enjoy together 😊

jwil

Sounds like a lovely weekend!

itsthelittlethings

It was a lovely weekend. Our sail yesterday morning was truly magical, the wind was perfect and it was even sunny.

I got the train back to mine mid afternoon and did my most essential chores. Am up early this morning watching the end of Game of Wool. I don’t have to be at work until 9 today as I’m on some training.

Work is a bit stressful at the moment. There’s a few things I’m not really enjoying at the moment plus I am wondering if they will cut team numbers next year going by a few thing that have been said. I am the most recent one to start so that doesn’t fill me with confidence. I’m trying to decatastophise, I’m sure I can find another job if necessary. I would like to stay there around 3 years so it looks solid on my CV but we will see what happens.

I’m having a trip to the cinema this evening. I booked the ticket (£10) last week and I’ll have a toasted sandwich (£10) for tea at the cinema before the film. I’m really looking forward to it, I haven’t been for ages. Also need to pick up some Christmas presents that I’ve ordered on click and collect.

itsthelittlethings

One good thing - I signed up to a cheaper sim only contract so my phone bill has just come out and it’s cheaper than usual!

I don’t think I will get the new bed until I’ve paid my debt off. It’s a want not a need and I’m sure they will still be selling it next year. I might look and see how much it is in the Boxing Day sales but otherwise I can wait. It’s just me being impulsive otherwise.

jwil

Good thinking about the bed.  Sorry about the work stress, it's not pleasant!

InDebtEnby

£200 a month for food for a single person is a lot. I spend a maximum of £130 and eat really well. 

Saver73

I think £200 a month is alot too but it depends on what you eat, if you meal plan, where you shop etc.

I budget £150 a month, I do a weekly shop and plan meals before shopping.

I eat well!! 😁
 

itsthelittlethings

I don’t know what I am doing wrong. I meal plan, batch cook and take lunch to work.

Saver73

hello @itsthelittlethings

Maybe have a look through your supermarket receipts over the last few weeks/months to see what you are spending on?  I recently did this just to see if i was spending more or whether prices were still increasing.  Also making a shopping list is a good idea, check cupboards, fridge and freezer before you go shopping and if its not on the list don't buy it!

 If you are buying branded products it may be worth trying a cheaper supermarket own version to see if you taste the difference, if not you'll save a bit there.

Also think about the foods you are buying, how you use them, how many meals you make from them. You mentioned in an earlier post about having avocado and blueberries for breakfast.  On trolley avocados in Aldi the price range is 88p to £1.39 and blueberries are £1.45 so nice to eat not the most cost effective breakfast!  

You also mentioned buying bread for £1.75 which seems expensive.

Batch cooking should save money, similar to making meals from what is leftover from the day before , because then you shouldn't need to buy food for as many meals.

Keeping a store cupboard of things like pasta, rice, tins, dried herbs and spices etc means you can always put a meal together from what you already have instead of going to the supermarket.