tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post1776436667441875280..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Check listMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-84555282842132080162017-06-30T06:11:33.103+01:002017-06-30T06:11:33.103+01:00I too are like a lot of your readers, trying to fi...I too are like a lot of your readers, trying to find like minded people is rare. I live in Australia and travel in a caravan and have met a few people who live and travel similar to us but none as frugal as I am. We have recently had a ABC program called 'war on waste' which was an eye opener to some people. I too hate waste and look at yellow sticker shopping, meaning one step away from the food being thrown out, and saves me money as well. Keep up the good work to try and educate the majority.<br />regards<br />MelindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45973339131343686382017-06-29T19:41:55.035+01:002017-06-29T19:41:55.035+01:00Great comments above, especially Linda. It seems y...Great comments above, especially Linda. It seems you help rather a lot of us Ilona. Thank you. X<br />Frugal in Buckshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637007004041752433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-33101963898659707672017-06-29T12:27:38.478+01:002017-06-29T12:27:38.478+01:00I have found that some people seem quite 'put ...I have found that some people seem quite 'put out'that I don't aspire to be like them or that I'm 'quaint'? xflisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-66429963027050971592017-06-29T11:27:24.192+01:002017-06-29T11:27:24.192+01:00Where I live too there seems to be a facade of eve...Where I live too there seems to be a facade of everything shiny,new and perfect.I think some are able to afford their lifestyle but possibly many are in debt just for appearances.I am happy to have an outward appearance of having less -I find it all so shallow xflisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-91673405234265796112017-06-29T10:39:07.663+01:002017-06-29T10:39:07.663+01:00People just don't get it, do they. We have got...People just don't get it, do they. We have got a few wealthy people in our village, and some who pretend to be wealthy. When I was explaining to people how little it cost to get my garden to my liking, I got the feeling that it didn't actually sink in. Some got it, and said how much they liked it, but some didn't get it. One chap told me how much he paid for his flatpack shed, an eye watering amount. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-84898020949637426772017-06-29T10:32:14.025+01:002017-06-29T10:32:14.025+01:00I wish I could meet someone in my local area who h...I wish I could meet someone in my local area who had a lifestyle like mine. Until then I shall have to remain the odd one out. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-63895476771477295812017-06-29T10:25:28.788+01:002017-06-29T10:25:28.788+01:00I have seen Aldi clear their shelves of going out ...I have seen Aldi clear their shelves of going out of date food, it was stacked on a trolley. When I asked if it was going to be reduced the assistant said no. She didn't want to be drawn further into the conversation. <br /><br />Lidl is on the other side of town to me, I don't go there very often. Handy to know though. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-36624317830531019202017-06-29T09:33:59.169+01:002017-06-29T09:33:59.169+01:00Agreed. It's not just the media, it's soci...Agreed. It's not just the media, it's society in general that tries to tell us what we should do and what we should have. A neighbour wanted to know how we manage with only 1 car, he was genuinely amazed. When my dishwasher broke down I hand washed for months putting a little money aside when I could - a friend said 'why not just put it on a credit card and pay that off each month'. We had a wonderful holiday in Angelsey but someone told me it wasn't a 'proper' holiday unless it's abroad. (???). I've come to the conclusion that we live (generally speaking) in a society of entitlement that my parents didn't experience. As long as the bills got paid and there was food on the table everything else was a bonus.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16222548444777098486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87971673859132118832017-06-29T09:22:12.630+01:002017-06-29T09:22:12.630+01:00Thank you - that's interesting to know.Thank you - that's interesting to know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16222548444777098486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-58637820939671465362017-06-29T07:36:23.015+01:002017-06-29T07:36:23.015+01:00Lidl do yellow stickers. In our store, there are a...Lidl do yellow stickers. In our store, there are always yellow sticker fresh meat and poultry items in the freezer section and quiches, dairy etc in the fridge section. They are reduced by 30%. I have never seen them in Aldi.SusanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622557936441532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87812898608324629552017-06-29T02:48:13.092+01:002017-06-29T02:48:13.092+01:00Everyone is in such a hurry - where are they going...Everyone is in such a hurry - where are they going? They can't pay attention for more than 3 minutes and during those 3 minutes they're "multi tasking" and seem proud of that. Why would people be proud of doing 5 things at one time? (I think Martha Stewart started all that nonsense. I remember her giving an interview many years ago and talking about multi tasking. The interview was over the phone and she proudly told the woman interviewing her; "while we're talking I'm windexing my phone." Pathetic. We've become a bunch of ants running to and fro and running over each other at the same time as we rush to get....nowhere? What a sad state of affairs. Devahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712671095864974658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-91166392254384040592017-06-28T23:28:31.103+01:002017-06-28T23:28:31.103+01:00Agree with your comment about walking. Why pay meg...Agree with your comment about walking. Why pay mega dollars for gym membership when walking is free:)jayhttp://www.jayssimplelivingblog.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-72101644216588189742017-06-28T22:05:21.657+01:002017-06-28T22:05:21.657+01:00Great list. I think I ticked each box - the excep...Great list. I think I ticked each box - the exception being yellow stickers as we shop at Aldi these days and (as far as I know) they don't those. I don't do a spending diary - but I do a very nerdy spread sheet. A shame they only gave you a few minutes. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16222548444777098486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-34839921125452612262017-06-28T21:51:24.502+01:002017-06-28T21:51:24.502+01:00I couldnt agree more with you and the above. Today...I couldnt agree more with you and the above. Today was a good day mother nature watered my garden for free and the water butt got fat as well Did a little shoppping localy in the polish shop there deli counter is small VERY good and I can buy just what I need and ALWAYS cheeper than the co op next door. The local housing authority came and cleaned mine and other residents (wheather housing association or private)rendering as we live very near the coast and it had discoloured badly. made a quiche out of odds n ends in the fridge and had a jacket spud with it. Continuing to make granny squares out of my really scrappy wool and loving it. on ward and up ward my frugal friends!.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384910681491031983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-7096404328738780242017-06-28T21:47:57.523+01:002017-06-28T21:47:57.523+01:00Gill,I know what you mean!,I just wish that i had ...Gill,I know what you mean!,I just wish that i had got people around me that feel the same way!,To be honest,even if they hear what is being said....they dont really listen!!,Even a small change......But todays world seems,that their idea of recycling is to put dirty pizza boxes into their recycle bag,Debi,xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-56071082339497302312017-06-28T21:19:08.639+01:002017-06-28T21:19:08.639+01:00A great list of tips and ideas. I do fall off the...A great list of tips and ideas. I do fall off the wagon so to speak sometimes, so it's good to have bullet point reminders! I think I will print out your list Ilona and keep it to hand to remind me to stay on track. kateonthecoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891902076668283146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-80745560342729834792017-06-28T20:51:44.931+01:002017-06-28T20:51:44.931+01:00I've stopped responding to requests from both ...I've stopped responding to requests from both Radio Derby and The Derby Evening Telegraph nowadays for the very same reason. They want soundbites" about lifestyles and seem to think that their listeners have the concentration of a gnat! There is usually the underlying suggestion that you (me) are actually quite unhinged. The last call I had was to ask me if I, or anyone I knew lived on roadkill!! I hung up.<br />Good list<br />GillFrugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-26586912408666765602017-06-28T19:43:04.271+01:002017-06-28T19:43:04.271+01:00Well today,Ive made a new ..Frugal friend!,I was t...Well today,Ive made a new ..Frugal friend!,I was talking to a young girl who lives in the next road to where i live.She is only about 30,married with a young son and she was telling me how they are doing up their garden.I realised as soon as she mentioned the Frugal way she was doing it...At last,someone on the same wavelength as me!!,She makes her own cleaning stuff,like most of us do but also told me how to clean shoes up with a lettuce leaf!.Which was new to me!,Just when i thought i couldnt find anymore ways to be frugal,here comes along a young girl with a new..to me..tip!.So pleased that some of the younger generation are doing there bit!Debi,Leic,xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-27327023614550635472017-06-28T18:58:30.168+01:002017-06-28T18:58:30.168+01:00Linda: Agree with you 1000% Here in the US you are...Linda: Agree with you 1000% Here in the US you are constantly bombarded with TV commercials and the like saying that you need +1 million dollars to retire "comfortably", which filled me with despair (haven't even earned close to that, never mind saved - and yes, I understand compound interest). Then I too stumbled on to Ilona's blog, and it was a ray of sunshine in a dark room. Thanks, Ilona!rookiecookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431532389101736084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-31363913494726923962017-06-28T16:19:11.974+01:002017-06-28T16:19:11.974+01:00Hi Ilona, one thing I would add is buy an extra ti...Hi Ilona, one thing I would add is buy an extra tin of food when you get a bargain and build up a store cupboard of food. That way you can be prepared for emergencies. Make sure that you use food in rotation so no tin goes out of dateBrendaintheborohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084623324970433935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79032446655269888222017-06-28T16:11:42.215+01:002017-06-28T16:11:42.215+01:00They may be things we know, Ilona, but it never hu...They may be things we know, Ilona, but it never hurts to remind ourselves. Two minutes...ridiculous; they should give you your own TV programme! <br />Eloisethisissixty.bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14968410683393188096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-68167257647223309512017-06-28T13:19:13.442+01:002017-06-28T13:19:13.442+01:00How frustrating for you with all that wealth of ad...How frustrating for you with all that wealth of advice and info to share. Thanks for popping it on here: I will be reading it very carefully through.<br />J xJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-21135935964026438692017-06-28T13:07:48.478+01:002017-06-28T13:07:48.478+01:00I'm sure you will have helped some people by s...I'm sure you will have helped some people by speaking on the radio.When someone's ready to hear a message they listen.I found your wonderful blog 'out of the blue' and I thoroughly enjoy it-thankyou- You're a Star Ilona xflisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-41838457914291048012017-06-28T12:04:00.536+01:002017-06-28T12:04:00.536+01:00Love your blog and have learned so much from it. A...Love your blog and have learned so much from it. All the best xxx sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954157880937240865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-67498186569347983142017-06-28T11:55:37.880+01:002017-06-28T11:55:37.880+01:00I like the " dump the gym walking is free..&q...I like the " dump the gym walking is free.." - so true!DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.com