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£120 a week on food. Look at where you shop & what you buy. Are you buying the top range of food, the most expensive things?
If I was spending that amount one week, that would be my main shop for the month.0 -
Hi Debbie,
I can feed Me and 2 teenagers (who eat more than me and we won't go into the toiletries they use lol)and a hungry cat for under £35per week. Only ever use cash and usually have money left over. I do the same as Need To Sort It, cook from scratch,meal plan etc. Try a spending diary to see where you are buying things you don't need to its quite an eye opener!! Good luck
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£160.00
wk 1 £115.24 = £44.76 left!!
wk 2 £0 = £44.76 left!!
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The £120 wasn't just for food but everything for a week but I've realised I acn do it for less. I've drawn out £80 for the week to include everything like my DD's music lesson £14 and fuel to get to work £20. I live in the sticks so everytime I need to go anywhere I have to get the car out.
My spending yesterday was £29.90 in Tesco for my main groceries for the week - yes I did write a menu and a list!!! I also spent 96p on stamps and £7.90 in the pet shop. I have 2 dogs, 1 cat and DD's hampster.
I'm getting obsessed with this way of life.
I have just applied for a Goldfish credit card with a 3 year interest rate of 4.9% and if I,m accepted I will transfer the balance from the Virgin card which has a higher rate. Wish me luckDebt Free Date [STRIKE]December[/STRIKE] June 2019
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Hope that youget the Goldfish card DebbieI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post 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 & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
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One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
I'll let you know if I get the card - it would make such a difference:wave:Debt Free Date [STRIKE]December[/STRIKE] June 2019
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:j I have had a NSD I just wanted to record this because it motivates me!!! I don't work on Mondays so unless something crops up I am going to stay in all day tomorrow and do some cleaning, sort out some stuff for ebay and amazon and do some cooking.Debt Free Date [STRIKE]December[/STRIKE] June 2019
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Good luck debbie:TPROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
DFD 5/1/16Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying . Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & 
for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
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Thanks Numpty Monkey.:T
Isn't this site great I have never spoken to anyone about debt before.Debt Free Date [STRIKE]December[/STRIKE] June 2019
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Keep it up debbie you are doing a good job, as far as the budget goes try for £120 if that's what you're happy with, my only advice is do it with cash than whatever is left over you can roll over to the next week then review when you feel comfortable and it means you can't go over budget. Good luck0
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It is the best site in the world:j , i think more poeple know more about me than my closest friends, hope that doesn't come out wrong
PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
DFD 5/1/16Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying . Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
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