tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post8435139395970700921..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Lucky shopper :o))Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-37852568325325519572013-07-20T22:56:08.185+01:002013-07-20T22:56:08.185+01:00Your shopping receipt is a sight for sore eyes and...Your shopping receipt is a sight for sore eyes and all that food is amazing for the price. I wouldn't say the supermarkets are doing us a favour as such with the reductions, i think its because they don't want to be seen throwing food away and it would cost them for waste disposal. From Tesco's point of view selling it off cheap is their best option. Also from a 'behind the scenes agency drivers view' its a pure guess as to how much produce they'll sell on any given day.<br />Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-24461437903866801942013-07-19T07:44:19.385+01:002013-07-19T07:44:19.385+01:00I went in Tesco the other night and some of my yel...I went in Tesco the other night and some of my yellow stickers were in fact brown! Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280545510258249634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-41664135967702505642013-07-19T04:14:30.756+01:002013-07-19T04:14:30.756+01:00That's some serious shopping! Healthy too, we ...That's some serious shopping! Healthy too, we don't see bargains like this in Australia. Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674824558888743203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-13482289860683234522013-07-19T02:22:49.841+01:002013-07-19T02:22:49.841+01:00I can never get over how inexpensive the groceries...I can never get over how inexpensive the groceries are where you live. Lucky you as it really helps the budget.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-37102786152506542132013-07-18T20:56:00.534+01:002013-07-18T20:56:00.534+01:00That's funny - here in Germany our "yello...That's funny - here in Germany our "yellow stickers" are often orange! Have you visited Germany, Ilona? You might be a bit perplexed having to search for a new colour sticker! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-62406373526193319452013-07-18T19:15:57.264+01:002013-07-18T19:15:57.264+01:00Sad, but I can remember the days when all those it...Sad, but I can remember the days when all those items on your receipt were as cheap as that full price! Or even cheaper... No doubt you can too. Just a pity our income wasn't as much then as it it is now, or we'd all have been laughing!Albedohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04093271297403073329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-13393895578866055792013-07-18T17:38:04.333+01:002013-07-18T17:38:04.333+01:00I have Morrisons, Tesco and Asda within 2 miles, s...I have Morrisons, Tesco and Asda within 2 miles, so a sweep is possible of all 3. They all seem to do the mark-downs at about the same time, but I can only be in one place, so it's just a matter of luck. They usually get down to 90% off at the very end, but there's not always a lot left, there seems to be so many people chasing the yellow stickers this year, a sign of the times I suppose?cumbrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047500383078884463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-56297740054139096472013-07-18T17:27:22.803+01:002013-07-18T17:27:22.803+01:00Sounds good Pam. You have to grab it while you can...Sounds good Pam. You have to grab it while you can. It's amazing what meals you can knock up from a minimum outlay.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-63237953489084467982013-07-18T17:25:19.179+01:002013-07-18T17:25:19.179+01:00Hi Joyce. No I have not tried eating the radish le...Hi Joyce. No I have not tried eating the radish leaves. They seem a bit tough because I leave the radishes in the ground until they reach a decent size. The trouble is I put three different sorts of seeds in this bed, and I don't know what is what till I pull it up. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86792097563289320002013-07-18T17:22:41.219+01:002013-07-18T17:22:41.219+01:00Hi Sue, I didn't work out the total value but ...Hi Sue, I didn't work out the total value but a lot was 90% off. For instance the blueberries were £2 knocked down to 20p. I paid £29.33 for the total shop, but there was some cat food in there for £5. Also three different cheeses for £4.84, and several packets of nuts. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45018118202608815022013-07-18T17:13:33.391+01:002013-07-18T17:13:33.391+01:00Hi, yes it is a 24 hour store. At 9pm they turn of...Hi, yes it is a 24 hour store. At 9pm they turn off some of the lights to save on electricity. It's strange when it happens because you think they are about to close, but of course they aren't. If you want to look for reductions in a store that isn't 24 hour, it's best to go an hour before closing. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-10038876886783293932013-07-18T16:59:08.694+01:002013-07-18T16:59:08.694+01:00That is amazing. I never see cut prices that chea...That is amazing. I never see cut prices that cheap here in California, even adjusting for the UK pence vs US penny differences! And I love that your kitty has managed to get into the first photo. Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-61076934733894974042013-07-18T16:57:56.518+01:002013-07-18T16:57:56.518+01:00You`ve certainly done well with your shopping! I t...You`ve certainly done well with your shopping! I tend to hit Aldi first as their fruit and veg is cheaper than Tesco, then I go to Tesco afterwards for the bargain shelf and other odds and ends. I`ve managed to cut my total shopping bill by 1/3 this way. Every saving is useful. Your fridge looks great all stocked up. Mine looks about the same at this moment until we`ve ploughed our way through all the bits.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114653674812242486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-29225826459157452952013-07-18T14:12:52.358+01:002013-07-18T14:12:52.358+01:00All I can say is WOW, even when things are cut pri...All I can say is WOW, even when things are cut price here in Australia, you NEVER get it for mere cents. Well done!DEBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534287655485880530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86575069267293450442013-07-18T13:22:22.509+01:002013-07-18T13:22:22.509+01:00Wow what a haul! Is your Tesco a 24 hr one?Wow what a haul! Is your Tesco a 24 hr one?Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-69471975975545763872013-07-18T13:05:38.130+01:002013-07-18T13:05:38.130+01:00Hi Ilona, OMG! The prices you pay are just so che...Hi Ilona, OMG! The prices you pay are just so cheap. I enjoyed seeing your fully stocked (and super clean) fridge. As I always say, I wish we had those yellow stickers here. For instance, I paid $3.99 (US)for rocket the other day. I paid $2.99 for a small plastic container of blueberries. I could go on and on! There are some small sales once in a while but nothing compared to what you pay. I'm glad to see that you can buy food at reduced prices and eat well. The bread here has gone up to $4.50 a loaf recently. I went to the bakery and bought a loaf of rye bread instead for $2.00. Fresh and tasty! It was still warm from the oven when I brought it home. I refuse to pay $4.50 for a loaf of bread. Kearnygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01429493116809940852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-69023514714628069352013-07-18T13:00:49.535+01:002013-07-18T13:00:49.535+01:00Wow, an absolutely brilliant shop, it does pay to ...Wow, an absolutely brilliant shop, it does pay to be in the right place at the right time. What was the overall total for all this lot?<br /><br />I'd put lots of this in free flowing bags or boxes in the freezer, especially your soft fruits and broccoli etc. Then you wouldn't have to worry about it going off at all.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-712557402671416802013-07-18T12:54:57.778+01:002013-07-18T12:54:57.778+01:00what a lovely fridge full of nutritious food! what a lovely fridge full of nutritious food! Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-64807573047175084432013-07-18T12:05:32.724+01:002013-07-18T12:05:32.724+01:00What a fantastic haul! I love the 'bargain...What a fantastic haul! I love the 'bargain' cat that snuck into shot too. :-)Ruthdigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560136830586473734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-29803029111448933332013-07-18T11:56:34.883+01:002013-07-18T11:56:34.883+01:00Well done on the shopping. I am slowly catching up...Well done on the shopping. I am slowly catching up on your posts and was intrigued to see the radishes - have you tried to eat the leaves? They are very tasty in a salad, and also as stir fry.<br /><br />JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15735587848929691042013-07-18T11:36:07.310+01:002013-07-18T11:36:07.310+01:00That's a fantastic haul from Tesco.... talk ab...That's a fantastic haul from Tesco.... talk about being in the right place at the right time....lucky you.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-64323942182949745482013-07-18T11:18:25.826+01:002013-07-18T11:18:25.826+01:00I am with you all the way. We have been lucky at w...I am with you all the way. We have been lucky at work to get some really good bargains in our staff shop. Massive mangoes for 5p each, trays of flat mushrooms for 50p and for the last few weeks every purchase gets a free salad bowl. This has enabled me to really stretch my money. Our dinner tonight will be Kidney Bean and Coriander burgers with free salad and will work out at about 30p each for a substantial and healthy meal.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-81471371783404457532013-07-18T11:12:06.152+01:002013-07-18T11:12:06.152+01:00Some creative food combinations ahead! I l...Some creative food combinations ahead! I look forward to reading how you use these ingredients .Vonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18426015040600230454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-80200439012482951972013-07-18T10:53:34.616+01:002013-07-18T10:53:34.616+01:00Caching up on all my blog reading! I'd do a lo...Caching up on all my blog reading! I'd do a lot less for a bottle of wine!!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12545418260169484456noreply@blogger.com