Tag Archives: budgets

It’s another US present!

Most readers know I read my utility meters every week to keep on top of costs and my budget, especially as the government have approved energy prices can be increased (only once decreased) every three months and we are due … Continue reading

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Saturday Rant

One of our friends is in hospital and I offered to take his partner shopping as she doesn’t drive.  She was pleased to accept as it meant she could get some extras in ready for when he comes home, although … Continue reading

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Water Bill Increases.

We had our water bill yesterday, 17th June, reading for 8th June, and dated 10th June. Once again, we had a bumper delivery, so our posties are working flat out covering more than one round, then delivering two or three … Continue reading

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To pay, or not to pay

That is the question. Depending on whether it is bills, food or luxuries, sometime I feel I am being backed into a corner and have little, if any, choice.

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Shopping observations 14th April

I did some extra shopping yesterday and noticed quite a few hefty increases. I shop mainly in Lidl and Tesco now and manage to keep within my budget as a rule. The cheese Hubby and I like had gone up … Continue reading

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In the news

If you read this headline, what would your immediate thoughts be? UK households with air fryer in kitchen at risk of £64 charge from next week (Source) My first was I’m glad we don’t have one. My second was I’m … Continue reading

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Monthly Shop: January

January is over, 31 days of making ends meet and keeping a watchful eye on prices. In all, I was able to shave £30 off our January food expense compared to January 2024. I have changed my strategy for shopping … Continue reading

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And so it starts………………….

Here we are, just over a week into the New Year and prices are on the rise. We decided to have a field trip today because the car needed a run as we haven’t gone far since last Tuesday (can’t … Continue reading

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Tomorrow is Dec 1st…….. don’t panic!

Tomorrow will see me thinking about the few gifts I have to buy. Not many these days, and our ten pound dash bit the dust a few years ago as we haven’t got the energy or mobility to dash around … Continue reading

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Late in the day, but……………

Shopping today as we were collecting our new specs and so were in one of the bigger towns. Hubby was in charge, with my lists and guideline prices. Don’t believe the headlines when they say food inflation is down. The … Continue reading

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