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Failed miserably on my shopping trip. Came back with 4 large bags of food. Managed to squeeze a pack of Beefburgurs in the freezer.

I really must stop this impulsive buying.

Jenny.

Thanks for all your tips.

I am desparately trying to empty my freezers. But everytime I go shopping for basic's, milk bread and veg, I end up getting stuff for the freezer if I see a good offer.

I have to go shopping now, All I need is Veg, coffee, sugar and bleach. Oh and perhaps a colour for my hair.

Will let you know what I come back with

Jenny

Well I was in Nettos only yesterday - only because OH wished to visit DIY shop next door. I have for about 8 weeks been keeping receips from Tesco/SainsburyLidl - been in Aldi once and now Netto.

Noticed several things were dearer than Tesco - including cappucino at £2.28, Hovis bread at £1.38, and many other things - so it has definitely shot up in price.

Wish my hubby did that the only cooking he does is when he takes over from me after I start cooking and then takes all the praise

we have a big surplus on the allotment so have taken it in turns to give the neighbours some and also my sister and when we went away hubby picked what was ready the day before and gave it to mum and dad to take back with them and the children.


do look out for reduced stuff and put in the freezer and one side of my white board in kitchen has all that is in freezer so I can work through it.

Does help having a hubby that will make something out of nothing.

He also saves the bread crusts dries them and makes own breadcrumbs and uses it to make stuffing as well for roasts. Now having a sweet tooth I would rather use it to make bread pudding.

I have 2 apple trees and when they're ready I swap apples for veg with a friend who grows her own. Hubby goes to football so stock up on frozen meals for him when they're on offer.

Seems Claire of yorks is better known as Dave lol

The other thing is if you dont grow your own buy it from some one who does ....lots cheaper ....

If you have to use the car make sure you do all the chores at the same time, save petrol..

I have not used my tumble dryer for years.

When there is a small amount of washing up I put a bit of extra water in the kettle when making a hot drink then use what is left to wash up with instead of putting it in the dishwasher. I then only run the dishwasher every two days. if the load is not very 'dirty' I use the quick wash programme.

I plan meals ahead.

Every so often I decide to 'eat out of the freezer and cupboard' because i am a food hoarder too.

Those who shop in Wikinsons because it is cheaper. OH bought shaving cream in there on Saturday. Found yesterday the same size and make was 2p cheaper in Morrisons!!!

This year I grew baby carrots, lettuce, spring onions, french beans and potatoes all in tubs. all except the potatoes on the patio. also grow my own herbs.

Ann
Glos

I miss my freezer so much , we havent any room now, I shop at Aldi, they are creeping up pricewise ,but still very good value , I also use Morrisons, but the small local one, dont like the bigger one, try and plan the weeks meals, just bought a magnetic white board for the front of the fridge , you have special pens so you can wipe clean and use over again, I am going to make anote what I have in the fridge freezer so I dont duplicate,we had a meal out last week early bird and it worked out cheaper than if I had cooked it at home saved on the gas too....

Dont buy it unless you like it
dont be fooled by ALL OFFERS coz sometimes it cheaper to buy two small than one large

get them Jamie Olivers recipies from Sains....they are ok
Buy a student cook book they show cheap meals
throws for your beds
clothes horse for wet clothes to dry over night

Go to the pound shops

An old boyfriend of mine, way back, used to aim for pheasants in the road, stop, get out, chuck it in the boot, and state that was his Sunday roast and a fiver saved on a joint of meat!

Tell you what, i'll have the Magnum but will eat it straight away as there's no room in the freezers.
I would hate to think what is lurking in the bottom of one of mine. I do know that a bag of broad beans spilt in there and of course there will be the odd pea.

Going to get ready to go to Netto for 6 bags of sugar, Wilkinson for Nescafe coffee only 99p and then Home Bargains for Primula Cheese with Chives only 69p. Yum yum.

Jenny

Ok, who wants two aunt Bessies yorkshire puds, a magnum and a wheat free pitta bread ?

Any takers ? I want room for a chili.

Bet we could all save money if we rotated our freezers and used the stuff at the bottom instead of leaving it till it goes white and dehydrated, got stuff lurking at the bottom of mine older than my son!

Hi Joan, this is where I go wrong. I really should start planning my meals. I alway used to when money was a little tight when the 4 children were little.
Now only one 19yr old at home now. Trouble is we all like different foods. I dont eat a great deal, tend to eat when hungry. Hubby is a ganet and eats like a horse. Daughter is quite finicky.

Jenny

I would love to grow my own herbs and things,and don't think I haven't tried,but I seem to be Doctor Death! I have killed ivy in the past,green things hate me!

Having said that,we didn't have time to go shopping last week and have had to make one week's shopping last for two.Apart from running out of spuds and sending the old man down to the veg stall we have eked pretty well.Might be doing that more often.

I have always loved cooking, my pasta sauce is 'out of this world'

I have to admit I have a little problem with food, I hoard it. As some members know, I have 4 fridges and 2 large freezers. Ok yes, I have an obsession. Lol.

Jenny

I plan my weeks meals with the family and decide what and when we are having. I write it in the work-top diary.
If there is too much I label and freeze it and son takes it to work when on nights.
Mum always goes for the BOGOF's and sends the other to me. Why she can't keep it for herself I can't understand.

Looks like the Country will be Digging for Victory again soon. Not a bad thing.