What things can't you compromise on?

elf06

Reverbe wrote: »

elf06 wrote: »

Heinz tom sauce (DS is allergic to any other kind )

really allergic or just wont eat other kinds cos I am trying to work out what is in Heinz or isnt in Heinz that is in every other brand of ketchup?Can any of you label readers help?

Sorry just saw this - REALLY allergic. Dont know what it is cos I dont do label reading but several times when we have been out and used sachets of tom sauce he has come up in large red blisters all over his face and neck!! Doesnt bother him but really doesnt look pretty :rotfl:

spike7451

Marmite,coffee (Daue Egberts) & Whisky (Bells)

VenusFlytrap_2

What a great thread, I'm genuinely surprised at all the branded stuff people are devoted to. Thought I was fussy but reading these posts have made me realise I'm so not! I actually feel a bit dirty at all the economy stuff I 'make do' with coz it doesn't bother me at all! Does that make me a skank??:rotfl:

The only things I can think of that I won't buy cheap are trainers - have tried ones that cost £20-30 and they just don't wear as well as Nike or Adidas which cost -2 or 3 times as much... and are 3 times as comfy too! Not fussy with my other clothes or shoes though, it's Primark, New Look and Dotty P's all the way!

Also my little indulgence is those instant latte sachets - Nescafe are the best but at up to £2.49 a box (sometimes get 2 for £3 on offer - I always stock up!) they're too expensive for me to have everyday, so for Mon-Fri I drink the cheap £1 for 10 sachets version from Asda and at weekends I have Nescafe as a treat. I've come a long way from my £2.35 a day Starbucks addiction though and thinking of investing in a proper coffee maker soon...

Other than that, the only things I can think of that I can't compromise on is bread - economy stuff is like polystyrene, cheap milk chocolate - it's just horrible compared to Cadbury's, and fishfingers - only ever buy Bird's Eye. For everything else, I'm cheap and cheerful!

jennien81

This thread is interesting to see what people do compromise on......

I'm not terribly fussy but here goes with my list:

Irn Bru & Coke (I'm an addict, own brand stuff just don't cut it!!)
Ariel Liquid & Purple Lenor (can't do without!)
reasonable (not mega expensive but still under £1 each) baby wipes
Huggies nappies (others are junk and leak)

Most other things don't bother me but in recent years, since having kids and pulling in the purse strings (they still escape my grasp at times), I have realised that actually the value products have less fat, sugar, saltc, etc in them and are actually better for you. Although do by a good portion of brand name stuff (due to complaints from family)That, combined with shopping around and picking up bargains when you see them reduces the impact that birthdays and xmas have when they come round (have a box in wardrobe to store goodies/bargains - never without an emergency present again!!!:))

Happy saving everyone.

yummymummy1987_2

Hey all :j
Unfortunatly we are having our tc cut by over £50 from this week so have decided food shopping is the only way we can cut down by, i already by some "value" items ie tin foil,bin bags etc but not much else if honest. I tend to buy what i need but whats on offer. Anyway ive now got to get my food shopping to £50 per week including nappies(2 adults 2 children) and im v.v.v.houseproud and use alot of cleaning products..................so it got me thinking what have you found you cant down grade on so to speak? Weve bought loads of basic items and most seem fine the only thing im struggling big time on is my diet coke addiction

So mine so far would be diet coke, oh and prob vodka? we dont go out so normally have a bottle over the weekend and the value stuff makes me v.sick?

Jo

Butterfly_Brain

Value soap-powder is as good as any brands and DD and me have excema and it is ok. I use Aldi a lot especially for their fruit and veg - eggs and meat Aldi softener is very good too.
I only use stardrops , soda crystals white vinegar and bicarbonate of soda for cleaning they cover most cleaning jobs.
If I were you I would first go through all your cupboards and freezers and list everything that you have then make a meal plan and see how many meals you can make from what you already have.
When you go shopping make a list and stick to it....and if possible only take cash with you then you will not be so inclined to overspend.

McKneff

Bread, I like nice bread. I dont mind paying extra to get it fresh daily.

The rubbish that some supermarkets sell is a joke. Okay for toast but
thats about it.

McKneff

yummymummy1987 wrote: »

Hey all :j
Unfortunatly we are having our tc cut by over £50 from this week so have decided food shopping is the only way we can cut down by, i already by some "value" items ie tin foil,bin bags etc but not much else if honest. I tend to buy what i need but whats on offer. Anyway ive now got to get my food shopping to £50 per week including nappies(2 adults 2 children) and im v.v.v.houseproud and use alot of cleaning products..................so it got me thinking what have you found you cant down grade on so to speak? Weve bought loads of basic items and most seem fine the only thing im struggling big time on is my diet coke addiction

So mine so far would be diet coke, oh and prob vodka? we dont go out so normally have a bottle over the weekend and the value stuff makes me v.sick?

Jo

Never go shopping when your hungry, its so hard to resist treats and things.

Have to agree with another poster, Stardrops cleans just about everything.
Dont buy hand washes, buy a huge bottle of cheap shower gel/bath foam and just keep refilling your hand dispenser.
Saves a fortune and you get it in so may different colours. (and it washes your hands just the same)

josiebabie

Have you used stardrops? I have a cleaning product addiction and love this stuff.

soappie

yummymummy1987 wrote: »

.so it got me thinking what have you found you cant down grade on so to speak? Weve bought loads of basic items and most seem fine the only thing im struggling big time on is my diet coke addiction

So mine so far would be diet coke, oh and prob vodka? we dont go out so normally have a bottle over the weekend and the value stuff makes me v.sick?

Jo

Butter.

It has to be Lurpak and nothing else.

So much so, I have a butter mountain in my freezer of lots of packs bought when it was on special offer...