Dear reader,
It's always about now I start tempting myself and browse the net for holidays. I crave sun and heat when it gets really cold like this. I have relented and have the heating on low in the morning before we go to work and in the evenings.
We really need the double glazing in our lounge replaced. We have two large windows and although they are double glazed, big man swears he can feel a draught on his sofa. We have one each and I turn mine into a nest with throws and cushions. Mine is also near a little table on which I have perched a warming brandy tonight!
Our house was built in the early 60's and has not had much done to it since. We have replaced the critall windows in the rear and the hideous crazy paved chimney breast and must not forget the pink bathroom along with 4 layers of wallpaper in various pinks. I will try to post some before and after pictures tomorrow so you can appreciate the hideousness. Remember that bright pink medicine you had as a child? That's the colour.
It has all come at a price and that is why we did without a holiday in 2012 and won't be having one in 2013 either. Damn you glossy brochures!
I have 4 lovely days off work now and need to do some batch cooking. I will be off to Lidl tomorrow for provisions. (Never bought ready made burgers anyhow!)
I already have some homemade faggots and lasagne in the freezer so am trying to think of other meals I can cook ahead.
I guess I will do the usual, curry, shepherds pie and chilli but am trying to think of some new recipes.
I did a little survey of my colleagues at work today on how much they spent on food each week.
Here are my finding:
2 adults & 1 baby £85
2 adults & 1 baby £125
2 adults £65
2 adults £100
Us £40
They eat out at work as well!
They were shocked and asked how we did it. I told them we no longer buy pre packed meat for sandwiches, less meat in general and a lot of bulking out with veg and lentils. I also use a very small amount of washing liquid in the machine and don't have to buy often.
We don't buy much booze, maybe one bottle of cheapish brandy a month at the most.
The £125 family suffer from label snobbery and couldn't do Lidl. They never seem to have much money either and he works two jobs- suckers!
I don't do labels although I like the saying buy cheap buy twice and I don't mind paying a bit more for something to last longer.
Snow is on the way, -8 over the weekend. Hope you are all prepared. I am going to check on the two older ladies in my close and make sure they are ok.
Stay warm.
Sarah. X
Hello Sarah - loads of my colleagues always buy their lunch every day. Must be a fiver a time at least! And then they also get snacks from the machine and trolley. That's well over a £1200.00 worth of food they must be spending.
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