so the first thing i'm doing to save us money is reducing the shopping bill. not to such standards as scrimping on healthy eating as i have 3 small children after all - one with a diary allergy, so some things even though expensive will have to stay. but after checking my freezer out, i have drafted a meal planner for the next three weeks using mainly the food i already have. this means i shall only need to spend about £25 a week on bread, milk, fruit and veg, cheese and juice - the things we go through a huge amount of. i'm still looking at ways of cutting the £25 a week down further (i have been spending around £60 a week normally so it is already a vast reduction) so if anyone has any ideas they would be gratefully received!
i am also potty training the youngest. he is three next month, and we have had several attempts at potty training already - he just doesnt seem to get the hang of it - but i spend a good £8 a week just on nappies and wipes, so now i'm carrying 3 lots of clothes with me wherever i go lol and hopefully if he realises the nappies are gone except for bedtime, it will make something click in him!
on a more crafty note, this is what i have been crocheting the last month or so. i'm quite pleased with it - i just needed something easy to have a go at, and this can nicely hold my balls of wool for me.
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It sounds like you have a good plan in place there Annie and I'm sure it will help knowing that you are working towards a goal for you and your family. It's amazing how much money you can save by just not buying the everyday bits and bobs (or the crafty splurges that I for one am very guilty of though I continue to try and stop myself).
I think you are right in hoping that something will click with the potty training.
How lovely your crochet wool bag looks. Good luck with your saving - let us know how your more watchful ways are working out.
I was reading a money saving blogpost the other day off a credit expert and he said the best advice was 'to stop spending' lol. Sounds obvious but it's right I suppose.
Another book I have says rather than impulse buying, carry a notebook with you - if you see something that you think you really want, rather than buying it, write it on the list and review it 30 days later - after the 30 days you may find it's not so important to buy it. This one sounds like a good one for my children in particular as they often want things one minute and have forgotten about them a day or two later.
If you come up with any great tips I'd love to hear them ;0)
good luck
Shell
oh - I've posted a batch of bras off to you today xx
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