tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post3867642934166284862..comments2023-10-17T09:38:33.865+01:00Comments on Our New Life in the Country: How Low Can You GoSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-76201394472858868782011-09-02T23:42:59.170+01:002011-09-02T23:42:59.170+01:00Just lost entire contents of chest freezer and fri...Just lost entire contents of chest freezer and fridge/ freezer due to no electric for a week from hurricane, so I am sort of starting from scratch, too! Pantry could use a good sorting out next....sometimes I think if you get TOO much stored you can lose it all anyway....lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273483704912191189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-33101425594445193812011-09-02T18:35:21.300+01:002011-09-02T18:35:21.300+01:00My mother keeps a cupboard with tinned things, all...My mother keeps a cupboard with tinned things, all relative to war years food storage. I keep tins in but not quite so many unless I get carried away. I do think people waste lots of food because of silly sell by dates etc and the youngsters don't have the knowledge to realise the difference and know instinctively and food life.<br /><br />I think it is hard to have had to struggle with money but do think it gives a very good 'for life' grounding on making the most of one's cash. Good luck with the challenge.Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-56236444236377796032011-09-02T09:39:22.124+01:002011-09-02T09:39:22.124+01:00I agree with Jane about the 'instinct' thi...I agree with Jane about the 'instinct' thing. My Mum always had three packets of tea and one of sugar hidden in her BEDROOM cupboard. Something to do with war years rationing, and always being able to provide a cuppa for lots of people in emergencies<br />I confess to succumbing to BOGOFs on tinned tomatoes. The family made me stop when I had a dozen cans on the shlef an dtried to buy still more!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-26905226412427494992011-09-01T17:53:42.485+01:002011-09-01T17:53:42.485+01:00Thank you for food for thought Sue xxxThank you for food for thought Sue xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-83010442342052865102011-09-01T16:37:19.590+01:002011-09-01T16:37:19.590+01:00I always like to have basics in the cupboard in ca...I always like to have basics in the cupboard in case the weather is too bad for us to go out, or I am not feeling well. I cook from scratch so there is never anything bought 'ready' from a store. I think it may also be an 'instinct' thing...a fear of not having food.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-54035857007891028272011-09-01T14:37:33.426+01:002011-09-01T14:37:33.426+01:00Thank you for all these lovely comments. It's...Thank you for all these lovely comments. It's so nice to know I'm not alone and that lots of you understand.<br /><br />Linda - you should have a 'buffet night'....cook all the single portion things and let the boys dip into anything they fancy :-)<br /><br />Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-30228999022723772172011-09-01T14:29:51.229+01:002011-09-01T14:29:51.229+01:00as a single parent frugality was the name of the g...as a single parent frugality was the name of the game and still (the boys are grown but still living at home) there is not that much spare money but cupboards full give a feeling of security. I am however guilty of hanging around the asda reduced section and have a freezer with lots of single items non of which will make a meal for 5. Time to pass on to friends..clear out and start afreshlindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-34163387053766148402011-09-01T13:28:35.582+01:002011-09-01T13:28:35.582+01:00Well speaking as someone who has experienced much ...Well speaking as someone who has experienced much the same with my ex drinking away our cash for nigh on 20 years, I salute a fellow sufferer and someone who has overcome and become a stronger woman for it. Fantastic idea and one I shall be attempting to do too. Thanks for the inspiration xKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11092165570961500364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-81616527814591784692011-09-01T12:28:36.785+01:002011-09-01T12:28:36.785+01:00This is a great idea, I can't imagine what it ...This is a great idea, I can't imagine what it must have been like living like that, what a good job Lovely Hubby came along :) xxxGemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529759586288667327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-62354900514543488152011-09-01T10:49:19.135+01:002011-09-01T10:49:19.135+01:00I think I will follow you with this one as much as...I think I will follow you with this one as much as I reasonably can. So sorry to read about your 'past life' - I grew up in a family with money problems and was sometimes hungry so have a similar habit of wanting to line the cupboards with everything 'just in case' - but I have a lovely hubby too and we both want to reduce our budget as we are going through some frugal times so this will be good for us and fun to be joining in with you. BettyElderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-11696612327976458072011-09-01T08:42:05.362+01:002011-09-01T08:42:05.362+01:00I'll join you on this one. I haven't made ...I'll join you on this one. I haven't made jams or pickles, or soap this year as I'm still using what I made last year. I had a clear out of everything in date and gave it to the food bank. There are people out there whose partners drink the money still I'm afraid, so it was good to get rid of the high carb stuff, all the pasta and cereals wentAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555001676886354389noreply@blogger.com