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over a year ago
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We live in the front room pretty much so i only have the radiators on in the lounge.
come 6pm i switch Ambers radiator on though.
rest of my pad is freezing cold |
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we shop in Aldi, Mr N does almost everything around the house from minor repairs to major stuff, he services the cars, does the repairs that he's capable of on them (a lot), we always cook from scratch, I sew a lot and make gifts for people, we clean our own windows and never drive when walking is possible.  |
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"We live in the front room pretty much so i only have the radiators on in the lounge.
come 6pm i switch Ambers radiator on though.
rest of my pad is freezing cold "
I was told a really good tip about radiators - Put some tin foil behind them and it stops the heat going into the walls by reflecting the heat back into the room!
I noticed a huge difference with mine upstairs  |
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"We live in the front room pretty much so i only have the radiators on in the lounge.
come 6pm i switch Ambers radiator on though.
rest of my pad is freezing cold "
We do that too, its a bit of a shick when you go up to the loo though  |
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"We live in the front room pretty much so i only have the radiators on in the lounge.
come 6pm i switch Ambers radiator on though.
rest of my pad is freezing cold
We do that too, its a bit of a shick when you go up to the loo though "
shick? What is worng with me today...shock I meant shock  |
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over a year ago
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lazy or saving on water?
only do the dishes after dinner.. its only two of us and so just fill the one bowl up
actually think its laziness *hangs head in shame* |
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We switch our heating off at 6 pm and have a quilt to sit under while we watch TV. Always cook from scratch cooking a little extra for lunch the next day. Love shopping at aldi and lidl. We go to a fruit and veg market you can get so much more for your money. I sew and knit I make things, cakes are always appreciated. Lol. |
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"lazy or saving on water?
only do the dishes after dinner.. its only two of us and so just fill the one bowl up
actually think its laziness *hangs head in shame* "
I let mine build up all day, sometimes two if we haven't used that much - partly to save on water, but mostly because I cant be arsed if my dishwasher isn't around  |
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"We switch our heating off at 6 pm and have a quilt to sit under while we watch TV. Always cook from scratch cooking a little extra for lunch the next day. Love shopping at aldi and lidl. We go to a fruit and veg market you can get so much more for your money. I sew and knit I make things, cakes are always appreciated. Lol. "
People used to look down on us for shopping in Aldi but I notice that a lot of them are doing it now too |
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A roast chicken not only does the hot meal and meat to cut at but also soup. Strip all the meat off the carcass and put it in a large pan with a carrot an onion chopped in half (no need to peel any of the veg) and some celery if you have it. Add a bay leaf, perhaps some rosemary or thyme and a few peppercorns -all of these are optional. Cover with water and simmer gently for an hour or even two.
Strain the stock and return to the pan with finely diced veg (carrots, celery, onion, potatoes if you like it thicker, leeks, peas, or any veg you fancy including cabbage or lentils or split peas). Simmer till all the veg is tender and taste for seasoning. You can add herbs or spices as you fancy.
You can also add leftover chicken chopped small. It's worth picking over the carcass after you've strained the stock, you'll find enough little bits of meat to add to the soup.
I make a lot of soups, generally quite thick filling ones. They're perfect to use up veggies that are past their prime. A big pan of carrot and lentil soup is a really cheap and filling way to feed a family. |
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"A roast chicken not only does the hot meal and meat to cut at but also soup. Strip all the meat off the carcass and put it in a large pan with a carrot an onion chopped in half (no need to peel any of the veg) and some celery if you have it. Add a bay leaf, perhaps some rosemary or thyme and a few peppercorns -all of these are optional. Cover with water and simmer gently for an hour or even two.
Strain the stock and return to the pan with finely diced veg (carrots, celery, onion, potatoes if you like it thicker, leeks, peas, or any veg you fancy including cabbage or lentils or split peas). Simmer till all the veg is tender and taste for seasoning. You can add herbs or spices as you fancy.
You can also add leftover chicken chopped small. It's worth picking over the carcass after you've strained the stock, you'll find enough little bits of meat to add to the soup.
I make a lot of soups, generally quite thick filling ones. They're perfect to use up veggies that are past their prime. A big pan of carrot and lentil soup is a really cheap and filling way to feed a family. "
and bloody good wholesome food this is too. I brought my daughter up on this kind of food.
We burn pallet wood which can heat most the house. We get it from a place next door - we're quite lucky there. |
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By *ev-PMan
over a year ago
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I buy all meat in bulk every couple months. Spend a few quid to save a lot. Split it all up and bung in the big freezer. Then I'll have a couple of cooking days with the pinny on and make lots of mince, stew, chilies, curries, spag bols, soups etc.. Portion them into containers then back in the freezer. Takes a bit time but then its just a case of taking out what I fancy. Saves a bit money and I enjoy it ....my little bit of me time, love it |
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Cheaper cuts of meat are always nicer they just take longer to good. The value for money you get grin lamb shoulder over leg or brisket instead of sirloin of beef. People assume that money = quality & taste. Couldn't be more wrong when meat is concerned. |
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"I buy all meat in bulk every couple months. Spend a few quid to save a lot. Split it all up and bung in the big freezer. Then I'll have a couple of cooking days with the pinny on and make lots of mince, stew, chilies, curries, spag bols, soups etc.. Portion them into containers then back in the freezer. Takes a bit time but then its just a case of taking out what I fancy. Saves a bit money and I enjoy it ....my little bit of me time, love it "
Aww 
I have a couple packets of mince that were reduced in the freezer. I'm planning on making some homemade burgers and some Bolognese minces (chuck in some chopped onions, diced carrots & suede etc) as ready made portions |
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the problem with cheaper cuts if meat when you are on a very limited budget is that they use more fuel to cook, sometimes it can be false economy. That's one of the reasons that despite I like them in general I get so cross with Hugh F-W and Jamie Oliver sometimes, they go on about buying the cheaper cuts and cooking them slowly with no thought that some people just can't afford the gas or electricity needed, that and Jamie O suggesting in his programme about money saving cookery suggesting that people buy a chicken costing over £8.....no idea! |
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I buy stuff when its on offer.. Eg when my big cereal is on offer I get 3, same with coffee, loo roll, kitchen roll and cheese. Cool from scratch esp soups but make sure its not using loads of gas.
also is great for cupboard stuff. I make sure I buy lunch food for work, not pay on site. I use cash, not cards, you see what you're handing over... |
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I usually get 3 or 4 meals out of a chicken. Usually a chicken salad, a roast, some sort of curry or stir fry and a broth/soup out of the carcuss. If it wasn't just me I might struggle though |
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By *ev-PMan
over a year ago
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"I buy all meat in bulk every couple months. Spend a few quid to save a lot. Split it all up and bung in the big freezer. Then I'll have a couple of cooking days with the pinny on and make lots of mince, stew, chilies, curries, spag bols, soups etc.. Portion them into containers then back in the freezer. Takes a bit time but then its just a case of taking out what I fancy. Saves a bit money and I enjoy it ....my little bit of me time, love it
Aww
I have a couple packets of mince that were reduced in the freezer. I'm planning on making some homemade burgers and some Bolognese minces (chuck in some chopped onions, diced carrots & suede etc) as ready made portions"
great thread this ..keep them coming folks and we'll all save a fortune
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"Cheaper cuts of meat are always nicer they just take longer to good. The value for money you get grin lamb shoulder over leg or brisket instead of sirloin of beef. People assume that money = quality & taste. Couldn't be more wrong when meat is concerned. "
Shin beef makes the most delicious stews.
And if you can find a butcher who trims up all his own carcasses then get the actual shin bone to make soup like a scotch broth. Scotch broth is traditionally made with lamb and a lamb shank will make a lovely one but a beef bone will be less greasy.
Just follow the instructions for the chicken soup using the beef or lamb shin/shank. Then when you add the veg add some pearl barley.
A ham hock will make a great soup too. As above with the ham hock then when you strain and simmer add split peas and then the shredded meet from the ham hock. You can also use fresh/frozen peas and a bit of mint. If you do keep the meat back and blitz the soup before you add it. |
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"I usually get 3 or 4 meals out of a chicken. Usually a chicken salad, a roast, some sort of curry or stir fry and a broth/soup out of the carcuss. If it wasn't just me I might struggle though "
We do that ...
If we have a roast on the Sunday we will have a mini roast on the Monday and curry on Tuesday etc
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"I dye my own hair and travel on the bingo bus for £5 instead of £60 by train x "
Lol, I want to do bingo now just to go on the bus
I have to buy two boxes to dye my hair, so when its on offer I grab enough for about 2/3 colourings - plus if they have the money off vouchers inside/online you can use them with the offer! |
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my bloke asked me to make him a lamb curry. asked my butcher for the reqd amount of lamb for the recipe. he asked what i was cooking and on telling him a curry he suggested i buy mutton instead and was adamant we wouldnt be able to tell the difference. he was absolutely correct and ive never looked back |
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"They are very friendly and quick at the checkouts. I have never seen staff work as hard and be as happy. Hats off to them"
I have shopped in Lidl several times - used to go there when they brought in the horse products for my nutjobs so did a bit of a shop then
Never actually tried Aldi though  |
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"They are very friendly and quick at the checkouts. I have never seen staff work as hard and be as happy. Hats off to them"
I'm not sure they work harder than the staff in other supermarkets but they certainly multitask and make no bones about being flexible. You di have ti check sell by dates quite carefully in my local Aldi though because they don't reduce goods that are close on the date like other supermarkets and yesterday we nearly came home with 8 yogurts that had a use by of today on them. |
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"Cheaper cuts of meat are always nicer they just take longer to good. The value for money you get grin lamb shoulder over leg or brisket instead of sirloin of beef. People assume that money = quality & taste. Couldn't be more wrong when meat is concerned.
Shin beef makes the most delicious stews.
And if you can find a butcher who trims up all his own carcasses then get the actual shin bone to make soup like a scotch broth. Scotch broth is traditionally made with lamb and a lamb shank will make a lovely one but a beef bone will be less greasy.
Just follow the instructions for the chicken soup using the beef or lamb shin/shank. Then when you add the veg add some pearl barley.
A ham hock will make a great soup too. As above with the ham hock then when you strain and simmer add split peas and then the shredded meet from the ham hock. You can also use fresh/frozen peas and a bit of mint. If you do keep the meat back and blitz the soup before you add it. "
I worked in a butchers before I left to have my boy and I'll be back there in April |
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"I dye my own hair and travel on the bingo bus for £5 instead of £60 by train x
Lol, I want to do bingo now just to go on the bus
I have to buy two boxes to dye my hair, so when its on offer I grab enough for about 2/3 colourings - plus if they have the money off vouchers inside/online you can use them with the offer!"
I am a baldy and shave my own hair. That saves loads on barber costs. The only time it costs me is when I replace my shaver!
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"They are very friendly and quick at the checkouts. I have never seen staff work as hard and be as happy. Hats off to them
I'm not sure they work harder than the staff in other supermarkets but they certainly multitask and make no bones about being flexible. You di have ti check sell by dates quite carefully in my local Aldi though because they don't reduce goods that are close on the date like other supermarkets and yesterday we nearly came home with 8 yogurts that had a use by of today on them."
I think it is the speed at the tills that makes me think this. They are either very efficient or on something to go that fast! |
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"They are very friendly and quick at the checkouts. I have never seen staff work as hard and be as happy. Hats off to them
I'm not sure they work harder than the staff in other supermarkets but they certainly multitask and make no bones about being flexible. You di have ti check sell by dates quite carefully in my local Aldi though because they don't reduce goods that are close on the date like other supermarkets and yesterday we nearly came home with 8 yogurts that had a use by of today on them.
I think it is the speed at the tills that makes me think this. They are either very efficient or on something to go that fast!"
you're right they do get stuff through the tills pretty fast . Whatever they're on I'll have a double |
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Add pulses like beans or chick peas to soups, stews and casseroles. Not only are they cheap, even the tinned ready to use ones, but they are really good for you. They are filling, high in protein and fibre, low fat and very tasty. They will make your cut of meat go further.
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"Add pulses like beans or chick peas to soups, stews and casseroles. Not only are they cheap, even the tinned ready to use ones, but they are really good for you. They are filling, high in protein and fibre, low fat and very tasty. They will make your cut of meat go further.
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This is very true and also ensure that you have your own compartment on the train |
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Last few months i have consciously been trying to cut back on some of my spending. I bought a UV lamp and gel kit for about £80, enough to do my nails for about six months, massive saving on £25 a time at the salon.
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"I dye my own hair and travel on the bingo bus for £5 instead of £60 by train x
Lol, I want to do bingo now just to go on the bus
I have to buy two boxes to dye my hair, so when its on offer I grab enough for about 2/3 colourings - plus if they have the money off vouchers inside/online you can use them with the offer!"
Its the megabus and Ryan calls it that because its full of old ladies |
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Wouldn't really call it scrimping, but we bulk buy when things are on offer, like washing liquid and clothes softener,
Shower gels ect! We tend to buy big cuts of meat that will do a few meals...
And I get the cats dry and pouch food on line, it's cheaper with free delivery  |
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If your going to buy cheaper cuts of meat like I do its advisable to invest in a slow cooker. A long slow cook tenders the meat and if you put veg in makes a stew. We've cooked lamb and beef this method beautiful. |
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Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend. |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend."
I do our weeks shopping for £20/25 max so that's no good for me - I used to do one 'bulk buy' shop a month for things like nappies, pet food etc (i.e the bulky/expensive stuff) and have that delivered |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
I do our weeks shopping for £20/25 max so that's no good for me - I used to do one 'bulk buy' shop a month for things like nappies, pet food etc (i.e the bulky/expensive stuff) and have that delivered"
How the hell do you manage that?
Fruit and veg alone comes to about £10, add some fish and meat and there's £20 straight away.
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
I do our weeks shopping for £20/25 max so that's no good for me - I used to do one 'bulk buy' shop a month for things like nappies, pet food etc (i.e the bulky/expensive stuff) and have that delivered"
I'm impressed. |
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As I'm often home alone, I see no reason to have the central heating on so only have the gas fire on in the lounge and leave on low when I go out or to bed, unless it's quite warm in which case I switch it off.
I also walked to work and back on days that I can to save petrol |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend."
Except you miss out on all the reduced stuff which can often make your shopping bill even less especially if its stuff you might buy like fruit |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
I do our weeks shopping for £20/25 max so that's no good for me - I used to do one 'bulk buy' shop a month for things like nappies, pet food etc (i.e the bulky/expensive stuff) and have that delivered
How the hell do you manage that?
Fruit and veg alone comes to about £10, add some fish and meat and there's £20 straight away.
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I still get milk vouchers (for two more month anyway!) and I shop at asda so use the price guarantee thing for money off. Plus every so often I go online and have a look for vouchers/coupons
I also don't buy label goods - the asda own stuff is just as good as some of the labels!
The cat food/litter I buy in big bags to save a bit as with things like loo rolls etc - the reduced sections are the first bit I head to too
Its only the two of us so I can manage it |
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"I do love Aldi - if it wasnt so far away and I drove it would probably be my regular place to shop"
Oddly enough I shopped there a few weeks ago but couldn't work out whether it was cheaper than where I normally shop and that goes for farmfoods too, in fact I thought they were actually more expensive than Iceland |
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From October to march I close the east wink and just use the west wing, saves a fortune, the staff are not happy, because their heating and water also gets switched off, but hey, I save £600 a month on flowers for the main dining room and hall.
we all have to make economies, horses are not a cheap hobby. |
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"I do love Aldi - if it wasnt so far away and I drove it would probably be my regular place to shop
Oddly enough I shopped there a few weeks ago but couldn't work out whether it was cheaper than where I normally shop and that goes for farmfoods too, in fact I thought they were actually more expensive than Iceland "
Apparently (so I heard) there is some kind of app where you scan the food or type in what it is and it compares prices of the big name shops |
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if its brown, flush it down, if its yellow, let it mellow
i wash dishes maybe once a week, otherwise i swill (i live alone most of the time)
never have heating on.
shower eats its own water
very rarely have the lights on either
1 meal at home, then a packed lunch for work
only have 1 poo at home, the rest i try to wait until at work |
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I try to pop over the coop every day (it's only 5 mins away) and check out what meat is reduced, it's stupidly overpriced and they always have far too much stick so it gets reduced down a couple of times.
A few weeks ago I got 6 packs of 2 chicken fillets for 86p per pack!! |
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Done a shop in Aldi this evening. I love the shop especially their red and cold meats.
I also love B&M. Go there once a week for my crisps as they're so much cheaper than the supermarkets. |
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Topcashback makes me extra spending money get it paid out in clubcard points ready for next Christmas when Ill double the value of them.
I haven't spent a penny on the site and have had just over 100 quid back
C hates goin shopping with me cuz i stand there getting all my vouchers out. If i can save a few pennies I will
brought a return train ticket once as it was 50p cheaper than one way
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Haven't been impressed with Aldi. Too few checkouts, staff throw everything through the scanner and doesn't seem to be any cheaper for stuff that's no better.
Nice to pop in for a change of scenery though. |
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I try not to waste anything and will meal plan and do batch cooking for the freezer every other week. im a skinflint with my heating and would prefer to use a throw (ask me mates, they freeze.lmao) Ive started making jams and pickles/chutneys etc(when me brother brings me what he has grown) and will be giving similar as gifts come next xmas |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
Except you miss out on all the reduced stuff which can often make your shopping bill even less especially if its stuff you might buy like fruit"
Wouldn't buy the reduced stuff, ever. |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
Except you miss out on all the reduced stuff which can often make your shopping bill even less especially if its stuff you might buy like fruit
Wouldn't buy the reduced stuff, ever."
Oh i have, some supermarkets have to get rid of certain items like meat on a daily basis , nowt wrong with it. I had loads once from sainsburys and it was great stuff....straight in the freezer |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
Except you miss out on all the reduced stuff which can often make your shopping bill even less especially if its stuff you might buy like fruit
Wouldn't buy the reduced stuff, ever.
Oh i have, some supermarkets have to get rid of certain items like meat on a daily basis , nowt wrong with it. I had loads once from sainsburys and it was great stuff....straight in the freezer "
Reduced bits are great for freezers or cooking that day. I just always go shopping when there is bugger all reduced! |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
Except you miss out on all the reduced stuff which can often make your shopping bill even less especially if its stuff you might buy like fruit
Wouldn't buy the reduced stuff, ever."
more fool you then.
I often buy off the cheap sections. what i dont eat that day i freeze if i can or cook up that day then freeze the leftovers. Saves you money at the time and then you have meals in the freezer for times when you have nothing in. |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
Except you miss out on all the reduced stuff which can often make your shopping bill even less especially if its stuff you might buy like fruit
Wouldn't buy the reduced stuff, ever."
I get loads of reduced stuff, great for freezing or using that day. Veg for the guinea pigs as well. Meat for the freezer. The odd treat you wouldn't pay full price for.
There's a tesco, sainsbury, 2 coop and an Iceland within 20 mins walk from me I'm always checking out the offers to see what I'm gonna buy from which shop to save the most money. |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
Except you miss out on all the reduced stuff which can often make your shopping bill even less especially if its stuff you might buy like fruit
Wouldn't buy the reduced stuff, ever.
more fool you then.
I often buy off the cheap sections. what i dont eat that day i freeze if i can or cook up that day then freeze the leftovers. Saves you money at the time and then you have meals in the freezer for times when you have nothing in."
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I look in the shops for clothes I like, get an idea of fit and sizes then scour eBay looking for bargains. Can't remember last time I paid full price for clothes. Got some lovely Gap dresses for under a tenner. Also replenish my cosmetics the same way. Also sell stuff i no longer wear on eBay |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
Except you miss out on all the reduced stuff which can often make your shopping bill even less especially if its stuff you might buy like fruit
Wouldn't buy the reduced stuff, ever."
only ever online shopped for groceries once.
near stale bread
bruised fruit that was over ripe
nope, sorry, online shopping is more of a waste of money than anything.
always buy woopsies and chuck them straight in the freezer |
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I burn a lot of wood with nails and screws in on my log burner. The ash goes onto the garden along with the soot from when I sweep the chimney as they are both said to improve and fertilize the soil. Problem is the ash has all of the nails and stuff in which you don`t want on the garden. So, as I empty the log burner I pass a strong magnet over the ash and it takes the nails out. These are put in the cans from food we eat and the whole eventually gets weighed in along with other odds and ends of scrap metal I save up and exchanged for money at the recyclers!  |
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At this time off year our slow cooker is the best thing going after the Sunday roast the meat goes in there and veg is added more Monday casserole Monday night any stock left gets left tues night its to the butchers for chicken thighs for a curry.its worth having a basic store cupboard aswell if youve got noodles and sweet chilli sauce you've allways got a cheap tasty snack ps homemade soup is awesome |
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"From October to march I close the east wink and just use the west wing, saves a fortune, the staff are not happy, because their heating and water also gets switched off, but hey, I save £600 a month on flowers for the main dining room and hall.
we all have to make economies, horses are not a cheap hobby."
i think that's very wise only using one wing i mean it must save you a fortune in shoe leather when your butler (Edgar) only walks half the distance |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
Except you miss out on all the reduced stuff which can often make your shopping bill even less especially if its stuff you might buy like fruit
Wouldn't buy the reduced stuff, ever.
only ever online shopped for groceries once.
near stale bread
bruised fruit that was over ripe
nope, sorry, online shopping is more of a waste of money than anything.
always buy woopsies and chuck them straight in the freezer"
If you were not 100% happy with your delivered food, all shops offer 100% refund and in most cases they would give you tokens as compensation. |
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"From October to march I close the east wink and just use the west wing, saves a fortune, the staff are not happy, because their heating and water also gets switched off, but hey, I save £600 a month on flowers for the main dining room and hall.
we all have to make economies, horses are not a cheap hobby.
i think that's very wise only using one wing i mean it must save you a fortune in shoe leather when your butler (Edgar) only walks half the distance"
no butler  just housekeeper, driver and groom, |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
I do our weeks shopping for £20/25 max so that's no good for me - I used to do one 'bulk buy' shop a month for things like nappies, pet food etc (i.e the bulky/expensive stuff) and have that delivered
How the hell do you manage that?
Fruit and veg alone comes to about £10, add some fish and meat and there's £20 straight away.
I still get milk vouchers (for two more month anyway!) and I shop at asda so use the price guarantee thing for money off. Plus every so often I go online and have a look for vouchers/coupons
I also don't buy label goods - the asda own stuff is just as good as some of the labels!
The cat food/litter I buy in big bags to save a bit as with things like loo rolls etc - the reduced sections are the first bit I head to too
Its only the two of us so I can manage it "
That's still impressive, I find it hard to come out of a supermarket with a basket priced less than £20... |
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"From October to march I close the east wink and just use the west wing, saves a fortune, the staff are not happy, because their heating and water also gets switched off, but hey, I save £600 a month on flowers for the main dining room and hall.
we all have to make economies, horses are not a cheap hobby.
i think that's very wise only using one wing i mean it must save you a fortune in shoe leather when your butler (Edgar) only walks half the distance
no butler just housekeeper, driver and groom, "
thats wise as butlers can be a terrible drain on ones resources, one as looked towards increased output for no increase in salary, therefore wilfred is now a beater at all the game shoots.  |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
I do our weeks shopping for £20/25 max so that's no good for me - I used to do one 'bulk buy' shop a month for things like nappies, pet food etc (i.e the bulky/expensive stuff) and have that delivered
How the hell do you manage that?
Fruit and veg alone comes to about £10, add some fish and meat and there's £20 straight away.
I still get milk vouchers (for two more month anyway!) and I shop at asda so use the price guarantee thing for money off. Plus every so often I go online and have a look for vouchers/coupons
I also don't buy label goods - the asda own stuff is just as good as some of the labels!
The cat food/litter I buy in big bags to save a bit as with things like loo rolls etc - the reduced sections are the first bit I head to too
Its only the two of us so I can manage it
That's still impressive, I find it hard to come out of a supermarket with a basket priced less than £20... "
I've been doing it for a while so I don't think anything of it anymore - im a bit better financially now im ACTUALLY getting maintenance again (hence the new tattoo, holiday etc) so I don need to scrimp quite so much
But I want to save up for my other holiday with Obi, re-floor downstairs and finish off the garden this year - so need to kept some money saved! |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
I do our weeks shopping for £20/25 max so that's no good for me - I used to do one 'bulk buy' shop a month for things like nappies, pet food etc (i.e the bulky/expensive stuff) and have that delivered
How the hell do you manage that?
Fruit and veg alone comes to about £10, add some fish and meat and there's £20 straight away.
I still get milk vouchers (for two more month anyway!) and I shop at asda so use the price guarantee thing for money off. Plus every so often I go online and have a look for vouchers/coupons
I also don't buy label goods - the asda own stuff is just as good as some of the labels!
The cat food/litter I buy in big bags to save a bit as with things like loo rolls etc - the reduced sections are the first bit I head to too
Its only the two of us so I can manage it
That's still impressive, I find it hard to come out of a supermarket with a basket priced less than £20...
I've been doing it for a while so I don't think anything of it anymore - im a bit better financially now im ACTUALLY getting maintenance again (hence the new tattoo, holiday etc) so I don need to scrimp quite so much
But I want to save up for my other holiday with Obi, re-floor downstairs and finish off the garden this year - so need to kept some money saved!"
You're used to doing it and that's the way to achieve your goals, good for you x |
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
I do our weeks shopping for £20/25 max so that's no good for me - I used to do one 'bulk buy' shop a month for things like nappies, pet food etc (i.e the bulky/expensive stuff) and have that delivered
How the hell do you manage that?
Fruit and veg alone comes to about £10, add some fish and meat and there's £20 straight away.
I still get milk vouchers (for two more month anyway!) and I shop at asda so use the price guarantee thing for money off. Plus every so often I go online and have a look for vouchers/coupons
I also don't buy label goods - the asda own stuff is just as good as some of the labels!
The cat food/litter I buy in big bags to save a bit as with things like loo rolls etc - the reduced sections are the first bit I head to too
Its only the two of us so I can manage it
That's still impressive, I find it hard to come out of a supermarket with a basket priced less than £20...
I've been doing it for a while so I don't think anything of it anymore - im a bit better financially now im ACTUALLY getting maintenance again (hence the new tattoo, holiday etc) so I don need to scrimp quite so much
But I want to save up for my other holiday with Obi, re-floor downstairs and finish off the garden this year - so need to kept some money saved!
You're used to doing it and that's the way to achieve your goals, good for you x"
Its a habit I think will be hard to get out of though lol
I also sell via ebay, bookface and (when the weather is better) i'll do a carboot - I have WAY too much stuff lol
Every little and all that |
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"From October to march I close the east wink and just use the west wing, saves a fortune, the staff are not happy, because their heating and water also gets switched off, but hey, I save £600 a month on flowers for the main dining room and hall.
we all have to make economies, horses are not a cheap hobby.
i think that's very wise only using one wing i mean it must save you a fortune in shoe leather when your butler (Edgar) only walks half the distance
no butler just housekeeper, driver and groom,
thats wise as butlers can be a terrible drain on ones resources, one as looked towards increased output for no increase in salary, therefore wilfred is now a beater at all the game shoots. "
Gosh I stopped keeping game years ago, now We have Drag hunts, so much more rewarding for the hounds. |
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"the problem with cheaper cuts if meat when you are on a very limited budget is that they use more fuel to cook, sometimes it can be false economy. That's one of the reasons that despite I like them in general I get so cross with Hugh F-W and Jamie Oliver sometimes, they go on about buying the cheaper cuts and cooking them slowly with no thought that some people just can't afford the gas or electricity needed"
And that's exactly where a slow cooker comes in handy. I lov mine, it's on at least 2-3 times a week.
You can cook most things in it, including jacket potatoes & cakes!
It's great coming home from work and food being ready, without having to stand over the cooker for an hour when I've already done a full day at work.
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"Shop for food online and buy the delivery saver, about £40 for unlimited deliveries for over £40 worth of shopping. By shopping online you know exactly how Mich you are spending and never put extra bits in the trolley. We also decide what we are eating for the week and buy food to suit. Much less waste and an average food shop of around £75 as opposed to the £100+ we used to spend.
Except you miss out on all the reduced stuff which can often make your shopping bill even less especially if its stuff you might buy like fruit
Wouldn't buy the reduced stuff, ever.
only ever online shopped for groceries once.
near stale bread
bruised fruit that was over ripe
nope, sorry, online shopping is more of a waste of money than anything.
always buy woopsies and chuck them straight in the freezer"
Without online shopping i would be fooked as i cant get around at the mo....Ive rarely had anything that wasnt ok. I used to love going round the market for my fruit and veg and to the butcher but it isnt an option. And i have to be fair......if there is anything your not satisfied with, they will take it back or refund without question. |
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"From October to march I close the east wink and just use the west wing, saves a fortune, the staff are not happy, because their heating and water also gets switched off, but hey, I save £600 a month on flowers for the main dining room and hall.
we all have to make economies, horses are not a cheap hobby.
i think that's very wise only using one wing i mean it must save you a fortune in shoe leather when your butler (Edgar) only walks half the distance
no butler just housekeeper, driver and groom,
thats wise as butlers can be a terrible drain on ones resources, one as looked towards increased output for no increase in salary, therefore wilfred is now a beater at all the game shoots.
Gosh I stopped keeping game years ago, now We have Drag hunts, so much more rewarding for the hounds."
sorry i didnt finish wilfred also dresses up as a large pheasant however nobody has shot him yet as we are usually to d*unk on brandy and port. |
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