tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post7441256292866984708..comments2023-10-17T09:38:33.865+01:00Comments on Our New Life in the Country: Not Spending in SeptemberSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-42924196797446123452012-09-12T08:44:55.816+01:002012-09-12T08:44:55.816+01:00It's so easy to forget what's already in t...It's so easy to forget what's already in the cupboards isn't it? I think I'm going to follow your lead and try not to buy anything other than the absolute essentials for the rest of the month. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861108457109878599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-37369219947648438632012-09-11T21:56:35.895+01:002012-09-11T21:56:35.895+01:00Thank you, I hope it works too. The more I stay a...Thank you, I hope it works too. The more I stay away from the shops, by using food I already have and not buying more, the more I save AND keep away from the temptation of buying things I don't really need.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-4921394382155815722012-09-11T21:55:12.106+01:002012-09-11T21:55:12.106+01:00It sounds like a well thought out plan, and well d...It sounds like a well thought out plan, and well done on getting your electricity charges frozen, most likely a VERY good move.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-32160102883153050792012-09-11T21:53:45.046+01:002012-09-11T21:53:45.046+01:00There's lots of us at it it seems!! :-)There's lots of us at it it seems!! :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-87529135523840411612012-09-11T21:53:06.134+01:002012-09-11T21:53:06.134+01:00A very good reason to save money on food. A brand...A very good reason to save money on food. A brand new granddaughter - so exciting, lucky you.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-59490215095403942202012-09-11T21:51:51.848+01:002012-09-11T21:51:51.848+01:00There is something very reassuring about a fully s...There is something very reassuring about a fully stocked larder. <br /><br />I just want to refill mine with more of the foods we eat more regularly and get a good basic store.....to do that I have to empty it first, which is almost as much fun!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-3382015886802006542012-09-11T21:50:23.324+01:002012-09-11T21:50:23.324+01:00Another use for it would be to add it to a Risotto...Another use for it would be to add it to a Risotto, you would get all the tasty bits that are in the soup mix. Add the cooked soup to the rice as you would the stock, but at the same time you will be adding lots of flavours, finish off with a large handful of a Parmesan style cheese and it would be lovely and very frugal.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-55274913297009135102012-09-11T21:47:49.265+01:002012-09-11T21:47:49.265+01:00I've actually been looking into feeding the do...I've actually been looking into feeding the dogs this way. It does need thinking about because once I change them over I wouldn't want them to go back.<br /><br />The main thing that is holding me back is that Rosy is pretty much a vegetarians dream dog, she loves her veggies more than her meat.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-71730476444880277042012-09-11T21:37:15.694+01:002012-09-11T21:37:15.694+01:00Hi Sue, I'm new to your blog, I found you on F...Hi Sue, I'm new to your blog, I found you on Frugal Queen's blog where you posted delicious recipe for a lentil quiche. One I will try. I seem to have a few bags of "soup mix" and apart from adding them to my casseroles and soups - I wonder if anyone else makes something delicious and cheap out of it?! <br />I'll follow you now to make sure I don't miss any posts! Good luck with your no spend September x<br />RachelRachel Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875808936389030446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-73227580238690383592012-09-11T20:18:52.246+01:002012-09-11T20:18:52.246+01:00I enjoy reading your blog Sue. Have you ever tried...I enjoy reading your blog Sue. Have you ever tried a company called Landywoods, they do frozen good quality meats for dogs (good quality) These meats are designed to be fed to your dogs raw which is very good for them. A good web site with lots of information on natural feeding for dogs. They deliver all over the uk and a pound of meat can cost as little as 35p. www.landywoods.co.uk/ I sadly lost my beautiful girl last November. We used to buy six months of meat at a time, good for the dog and even better on the pocket. Michhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929095376075996417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-2730008949535518862012-09-11T19:43:54.950+01:002012-09-11T19:43:54.950+01:00Best of luck with the no spend. It a good idea. Ho...Best of luck with the no spend. It a good idea. Hope your plan works.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601406023358374916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-923678982863475802012-09-11T16:15:31.037+01:002012-09-11T16:15:31.037+01:00Good luck with the no spend - we are spending £100...Good luck with the no spend - we are spending £100 a week for four of us - which includes packed lunches for 3 and afternoon snacks for hungry teenagers - the cat is cheap as we buy dried food in 3kg packs for £14 which lasts well over a month even with the cat next door tucking in! We are cutting back this month on alcohol. Our freezers are almost empty. We found the T*sco quarterly delivery charge was worth it for us as we can have 2 deliveries a week which enables us to budget for 3 or 4 days at a time. We would like to join a cash and carry but they all seem to want businesses not real people. Also would like to use a co-operative but nothing like that is happening here yet. Have reduced petrol use dramatically by only driving car on days I go to work. Hope we don't get a bitterly cold winter as heating costs will be so high, although I did get by electricity frozen until 2014 so that will help a bit. Really enjoy your posts as you never give up!Elderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-31581581763267350942012-09-11T13:21:14.039+01:002012-09-11T13:21:14.039+01:00I'm always happy to open the pantry up and see...I'm always happy to open the pantry up and see it full. <br /><br />Good luck on your no spending in September. We're not truly doing no spending, but we are trying to use up things so we can rotate our supplies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-90716389619463648632012-09-11T13:08:51.510+01:002012-09-11T13:08:51.510+01:00Good luck with your no spending in September. I am...Good luck with your no spending in September. I am in Carla's low spend challenge this month to try and put back a little more money in savings. Having the pantry and freezer full will be keyDebbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319991952705204675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-26433423165792725422012-09-11T12:21:19.280+01:002012-09-11T12:21:19.280+01:00A good plan, one that I am following. I need to ru...A good plan, one that I am following. I need to run my stocks down to make room for cold weather food. With a new granddaughter in Wales any money saved will probably go to petrol costs. Then there is all the fabric for my quilts, never mind the scandalous price of good thread.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.com