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January 10th, 2018 at 02:26 pm

I think I'm doing okay, ten days into Uber Frugal Month. I don't know how much money I'll actually save, but I am more conscious of my spending.

I returned three unwanted Christmas presents yesterday. The store didn't offer store credit, so I exchanged them for a new pair of boots for J, and a loofah. Spent 50p.

I also bought a box of baby wipes because I seen they were on offer. Originally, I was going to get them next week but I changed my mind.

Meal planning has been going well. I think I bought in too many bananas though, so I'll get less next time. I shouldn't be shopping until Friday.

Next week I will use up the last tub of turkey in the freezer. I'm still trying to decide how, though. I froze half of the chilli that I made too, but I don't think I want the same again (we had it with rice and tortilla chips)

Posted in budget, Uber Frugal Month | 6 Comments »

6 Responses to “Update ”

  1. snafu Says:
    January 10th, 2018 at 04:27 pm 1515601628
    1515601628

    Most chicken/poultry recipes work well using turkey. How adventurous is the family? Would your family eat 'Turkey Parmesan?' This recipe is too big but easily reduce quantities by half.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/219164/the-best-parmesan-chicken-bake/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringId=17221&referringContentType=recipe%20hub

    If you have the cold weather, the family might enjoy hot, home made soup with dumplings. Most children eat chicken/turkey 'fingers' coated in flour, beaten egg and fine bread crumbs with a bit of mixed spice. We bake to crisp breading but most people fry to golden.

  2. CB in the City Says:
    January 10th, 2018 at 05:21 pm 1515604883
    1515604883

    Too many bananas = banana bread!

  3. creditcardfree Says:
    January 10th, 2018 at 06:16 pm 1515608161
    1515608161

    Did the store also not offer refunds? Sounds like it worked out well regardless.

  4. scottish girl Says:
    January 10th, 2018 at 06:36 pm 1515609366
    1515609366

    I didn't have a receipt (they were gifts)

  5. rob62521 Says:
    January 11th, 2018 at 03:38 pm 1515685136
    1515685136

    Could you use the leftover chili and put it over spaghetti?

  6. frugaltexan75 Says:
    January 12th, 2018 at 12:31 am 1515717112
    1515717112

    I buy too many bananas on purpose Smile

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