2026 Frugal Living Challenge

wishus

Here for 2026!

Good luck everybody!

mumtoomany

Managed to work out the signature. 

@Gem-gem, I hope your mum is soon on the mend. 

@Frugaldom, I wish we had an Olio collector near here, nearest is 8 miles, as is nearest supermarket. 

No spending yet this year. We went to the tip on 2nd, didn't call in at any shops on the way home. I normally call into at least one when we are in town. DS1 and his partner came later in the day, left this morning. Now we have snow! Several inches over the last two days. Maybe that's why agent million has not been with my premium bonds prize! Maybe next month.

I have made a £5 Tesco voucher from a game site. The second one in two weeks. I'll add £5 to my interest beater.

Kettle is calling, so I'll "speak" again soon, hugs, mumtoomany.xx 

fionaandphil

@amber03 I got a small slow cooker in M0rrisons recently for just £12. It's great for one or 2 people but not for a family. 

sheilavw

read but rarely post! had a sad end to the year with the loss of my lovely Brother on 11th December. He had Downs syndrome and us siblings cared for him for 14 years. We are heartbroken. I have more time now but looking ahead to a new Grandchild (my 2nd) in June.

I've just had tea at my Daughters, a lovely roast and she was making soup in a soup maker. Just wondered if anyone on here uses one? I tend to buy tinned soup and take it to work in my soup flask

Jojo77_2

@sheilavw sorry for your loss. 

suzeesu2000

Sorry for your loss @sheilavw 

AmyinIraq

sorry for your loss @sheilavw

I don't have a soup maker, but I do make homemade soup for my lunches all the time, I just cook up a big batch at the weekend and freeze it in individual or 2 person portions.  I find homemade soup nicer than shop bought generally, you can control the salt content,  and it is usually cheaper. if you can get reduced veggies because they are near their date or from a split package then so much the better.   

Also when I am on a really tight budget, like now, I find it difficult to be hospitable because I don't have lots of snacks in the house and most things are carefully portioned out for one person (does anyone else find this, or is it just me being really stingy?),  but I try to keep a good amount of soup in the freezer so that I can have people round for lunch and it helps me to be a bit more generous. 

patentgirl

Sorry for your loss @Sheliaavw
yes I bit the bullet and brought a soup maker few months ago I said same so easy to make soup in a pan but after hearing so many good reviews tried it and really enjoying it takes either 22 mins smooth or 28 chunky perfect every time just did sweet potato and carrot highly recommend x

MadamMim2013

Picked up a 2g2go bag from a nearby M&S service station this evening for £4.. Very pleased with the content.. 
Mature cheese & Onion Quiche
Box of fries
Bag of 3 red peppers (still fresh!)
Pasta meal
Bag of white cookie

Over £15 worth of goods.. All in all a good haul, everything useable 👍🏼

We will use the quiche and fries for mine & hubsters lunch tomorrow..
Pasta meal already in the freezer for an emergency.
Peppers will be prepped and frozen for use in soups.
Cookies to be put in everyone’s lunchboxes for a treat! 

Also.. Sending gentle hugs your way @sheliavw 💗

mama67

I make pans of soup and freeze in portions for Dave’s lunches. 

Usually gammon & lentil and chicken, leek & potato.  He likes chunky with meat. 

I also do curried parsnip, butternut squash & carrot, broccoli & Stilton and leek & potato for myself for lunches. 

Got a little book of soup recipes so going to give some of those a go.