tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post4516414561309791471..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: The secret of budgeting. Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-21514097491876664372019-02-05T19:21:39.217+00:002019-02-05T19:21:39.217+00:00I see you found some of the sugar Ilona, what a ba...I see you found some of the sugar Ilona, what a bargain!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050922011551982819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-63163268125960723882019-02-05T11:19:39.899+00:002019-02-05T11:19:39.899+00:00I would give up many things to support BBC TV. I l...I would give up many things to support BBC TV. I love their excellent programs. As I live,in Australia all I can do to support the BBC is buy their DVD’s . Think about the effort the BBC put into preserving your cultural heritage before you dismiss them so lightly. <br />Curly Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802333414956803595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-23014536643779866822019-02-05T07:52:11.818+00:002019-02-05T07:52:11.818+00:00I agree with you Flatlands.When there are so many ...I agree with you Flatlands.When there are so many handouts being given to non deserving people,the least we can do is make sure that our seniors have some comfort and entertainment in their own homes,xxDebinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-78320502362497778122019-02-04T22:33:58.349+00:002019-02-04T22:33:58.349+00:00I find we are watching more Netflix and online sho...I find we are watching more Netflix and online shows so we cut our TV programmes down to the " skinny package " as they call it ( Canada). I don't miss the other channels.I make a lot of food from scratch and find that the savings allow us to buy good quality soap, shampoo etc.Some items I make are tarter sauce, soups,stock,chocolate sauce, pies and cookies, bread, pasta,pasta sauce you name it and the recipe is on line. I am retired and have the time to cook all day, I cook when the electricity is at the cheap rate, cook once and eat twice is a good way to stretch our budget. Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04625442059004522947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-6856436726163499752019-02-04T21:51:28.264+00:002019-02-04T21:51:28.264+00:00Sorry pri, cannot agree with you. A free TV licenc...Sorry pri, cannot agree with you. A free TV licence is gold for some seniors, they can not get out all the time and rely on the TV for entertainment. Also with limited pensions many struggle with fuel payments, surely we can offer our seniors this little bit of respect and comfort. Flatlandsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-6357986581484103352019-02-04T21:44:12.010+00:002019-02-04T21:44:12.010+00:00Totally agree, haven't had a TV in 12 years an...Totally agree, haven't had a TV in 12 years and still get threatening letters! Flatlandsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-19364080309324945262019-02-04T18:24:05.868+00:002019-02-04T18:24:05.868+00:00Give it a try for a month or two, but be prepared ...Give it a try for a month or two, but be prepared for the licensing people to pester you. Some of the letters can be quite threatening at first, you have to stand your ground. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2392067827629944722019-02-04T18:21:50.896+00:002019-02-04T18:21:50.896+00:00Thanks for that tip off, I'll have a look in t...Thanks for that tip off, I'll have a look in there. I have seen Perfect fit in Wilko but it is silly price. I have got mine onto Whiskas dry, and have to look around for the best price for that. £4 a bag at the moment, sometimes two bags for £7 when on offer. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-71626859355146317572019-02-04T18:13:42.015+00:002019-02-04T18:13:42.015+00:00I was lucky to find coconut sugar in Poundstretche...I was lucky to find coconut sugar in Poundstretchers for 59p. On a side note, I haven't seen the Perfect Fit cat food in there for along while.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050922011551982819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-66110101708794241912019-02-04T17:54:26.200+00:002019-02-04T17:54:26.200+00:00I think the TV license is worth every penny. As fo...I think the TV license is worth every penny. As for not charging people of a certain age for the license, I think that is wrong. It makes no sense to me that just because someone reaches a certain age they should get a free TV license, a winter fuel allowance or a free bus pass. Vote buying to me. prinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-73673361641552892372019-02-04T17:19:50.171+00:002019-02-04T17:19:50.171+00:00I couldn't live without my tv but I am conside...I couldn't live without my tv but I am considering giving up Sky once my current deal expires. I'll just have Freesat and the cheapest film app, which will still be a massive saving. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-65603619704661951662019-02-04T14:11:56.292+00:002019-02-04T14:11:56.292+00:00Our TV licence expires in September; giving up tv ...Our TV licence expires in September; giving up tv is one of the things we are going to experiment with, just to see if we really do need it. Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-7049569438715632002019-02-04T10:15:57.281+00:002019-02-04T10:15:57.281+00:00Please be careful using sugar substitutes. Xylitol...Please be careful using sugar substitutes. Xylitol which is now available in bags like sugar and can be used in baking etc is extremely poisonous to dogs and cats. It is also in sugar free chewing gum, toothpaste and other products and while I am not suggesting that you would actually feed you pets on such things dogs have been known to steal food! There have been deaths of dogs from cakes baked with this and a single piece of sugar free gum can contain enough to kill a dog. If you google it there is lots of information on reputable sites, eg Blue Cross, so please, don't just take my word for it check it out. Jacquienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22276760581311133512019-02-04T09:05:04.418+00:002019-02-04T09:05:04.418+00:00Neither of us uses sugar in hot drinks, or milk fo...Neither of us uses sugar in hot drinks, or milk for that matter, in baking I use granulated or soft brown, I will not pay out for caster sugar. If I need fine I can pop it in the processor but even in a true sponge granulated is okay. I do spend a great deal of my "frugal savings" on yarn and fabric and that brings me lots of happy crafting time.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38035357040128412202019-02-04T08:37:33.371+00:002019-02-04T08:37:33.371+00:00We are all fugual to different levels, and reasons...We are all fugual to different levels, and reasons. Part of the reason to make savings on loads of items, is so we can spend our money on things which please us. We save money on sugar by not using it, I have a friend who visits and takes 3 teaspoons of sugar in her mug of tea, I've never put 3 in and I never will, she gets 2, but if I could get away with it, I would only give her 1. She has never noticed. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86497754717554294072019-02-04T08:30:13.824+00:002019-02-04T08:30:13.824+00:00Sugar is sugar wherever it comes from, it's al...Sugar is sugar wherever it comes from, it's all glucose, fructose or sucrose (or combinations of the 3). White sugar made in this country comes from sugar beet so is a natural substance. I would say, with your active lifestyle, just use white sugar, one teaspoon a day isn't going to have harmful effects. https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/ask-the-expert/coconut-palm-sugarHMDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15663096911802184119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-36970381294995664702019-02-04T05:33:22.813+00:002019-02-04T05:33:22.813+00:00We don't have cable any more but have internet...We don't have cable any more but have internet and price has gone up a bit. Need the internet though. We bought a roku tv as our other LCD tv was not good any more. We like it and enjoy watching what we wish with no cost, except for Acorn tv, $4.99 per month. We use sweet n low for our tea drinking, my daughter and myself. Hubby doesn't drink it. Trying to keep costs low but then things need replaced too, including a printer/copier. Sigh but they aren't expensive. I'll check out coconut sugar for our home use. I like to have little packets with me when I'm out though. Happy week!<br />Grandmabeckyl.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362600588981799211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-85663565620519057662019-02-04T02:59:31.707+00:002019-02-04T02:59:31.707+00:00I have sugar in my tea & coffee too Ilona ... ...I have sugar in my tea & coffee too Ilona ... same as you, just one spoonful. I shall look out for something similar to what you have shown. Just LoVed your video in your last post of the kitty .. what a wonderful life with you !! Thanks for your visit to my blog Ilona. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301647145550214950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-41247845662168791342019-02-03T21:21:32.000+00:002019-02-03T21:21:32.000+00:00Hi Ilona. I use Sainsbury's organic golden gra...Hi Ilona. I use Sainsbury's organic golden granulated sugar. £1.10p a bag. The coconut sugar looks interesting. Will have to try it. I don't use much sugar and a bag lasts ages. Keep the good ideas coming. Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-47327450851894385562019-02-03T20:57:49.636+00:002019-02-03T20:57:49.636+00:00I’m defo off to Aldi to get that !!! I don’t like ...I’m defo off to Aldi to get that !!! I don’t like to eat too much white ‘ normal ‘ sugar .Jenettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-23082313874468501742019-02-03T20:34:36.110+00:002019-02-03T20:34:36.110+00:00I too don't pay for a tv licence....
One does ...I too don't pay for a tv licence....<br />One does wonder how much they pay in tax...<br />Or don't...<br />They take millions each year where does it go..<br />Obviously not on tv programs or radio...<br />This day & age i think it's disgusting that they r thinking of charging people of a certain age for there tv licence again...<br />But there again there attitude is I'm alright jack...Tonynoreply@blogger.com