Well with the rent, bills and food prices going up it's time to re-evaluate the budget to see if I can squeeze it tighter! I love to read about other people's ways of saving money. Currently watching superscrimpers with pad and paper to see if I can gleam any ideas of saving money.
I'm hoping to get a second job to earn some extra pennies but I need to cut back at home also. I need to check my gas/electric supplier to ensure that I'm getting the best deal before prices rise which they always do in the autumn. I'm already on a water meter but I need to economize further there.There is room to squeeze this part of the budget a tiny amount. My rent goes up from the 1st of October and there isn't much I can do about that! I pack lunches to work and eat left over food which is a huge time saver and isn't a problem for me.
My biggest splurge if I can call it that is coffee - no not daily but once a week as a treat and the occasional slice of carrot cake. As I live alone, weekends can feel a bit lonely so off to M&S for coffee and cake. Yes I'm still alone but I'm surrounded by people so its a lovely time eating my favourite cake and people watching.
I've been buying cat food when its been on offer - they will only eat felix good as it looks - fussy monsters but managed to get a good deal with my clubcard points - £50 of cat food for zip!!! I had £25 in vouchers from Tesco who kindly doubled it so happy cats and happy cat owner!
I'm planning to make all my own presents. I sew, knit, embroider and crochet and not too bad in the kitchen. I have told a few people that presents including homemade ones will be only small this year as I don't have any spare money. One person didn't look too happy but that's life and I'm sure they'll get over it, if not - tough! that's life.
Like the majority of people its tightening the belt time. I'm fortunate in that I have a job which I not only like but also if fairly stable I hope. I don't have any debt and like where I rent so I'm very lucky and very appreciate of my fortune.
So I'm off to see if I can make my budget scream!!
About Me
- Jan
- In my 50s and looking to simplify and live a more frugal lifestyle. I enjoy all manner of crafts including sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery both machine and cross stitch and have had the odd go at pyrography
5 comments:
Hello, Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your comment.
popped by to say hello. Brought up in Cumbria, but live in Canada now.
How are you managing since your rent went up?
Gill in Canada
sThanks for visiting my blog :)
I look really forward to seeing what ideas you discover and come up with.
And its always nice to meet another crafter :)
x x x
Hi, saw your blog on FQ :-)
Thanks for your comment Gill - the weekly coffee went down to once a month and out went the carrot cake. I now only buy coffee when I meet up with someone as I realised that I was still 'alone' whether I was out drinking coffee or at home, apart from giving up my money and a different environment!
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