tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post5828775807117804179..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Another shopping post...Ilona styleMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2303537062835682902012-02-11T12:10:47.567+00:002012-02-11T12:10:47.567+00:00sounds like you do a great job KG - and well done ...sounds like you do a great job KG - and well done you for helping your son and g/f.Kitty Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844056332086042474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-71470725824862077702012-02-11T11:36:35.291+00:002012-02-11T11:36:35.291+00:00I have a few managers who cooperate with my desire...I have a few managers who cooperate with my desire to save money. Sometimes, I ask to buy all of one sale item at a lower price. They are glad to clear out a shopping cart. If there are only a dozen items in one huge cart, moving it out of the store benefits both of us.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-74065906048504721652012-02-11T11:01:16.155+00:002012-02-11T11:01:16.155+00:00My youngest son (19) comes in from work and makes ...My youngest son (19) comes in from work and makes a huge cheese sandwich to keep him going, an hour later he can eat a full roast dinner! I also have a 21 year old son and often his g/f to feed, and for the next 2 weeks my eldest son and fiancee will be here most nights for dinner as they move into their new house on Monday and until they fit one it has no kitchen! Need to plan lots of hearty meals for the best price - feeding anywhere between 3 to 7 people!!! <br />It is very hard to plan ahead when there are so many people who need to eat and help themselves to your fridge and cupboards.....<br />Have to agree with your verdict of the ex-OH what a greedy guts. At least I am only cooking for all of us once a day, the rest of the time they sort themselves out (using the contents of the fridge though.....)Kate Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325725955137255316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-52340901243383773172012-02-11T09:50:32.214+00:002012-02-11T09:50:32.214+00:00Kate G - it must be so hard for you when your fami...Kate G - it must be so hard for you when your family just 'help themselves' to your stocks !<br />I'm on my own and I know I couldn't live frugally if I still had my family with me.<br />The worst offender though was ex-other half,he had a 3 course meal every evening, a cooked breakfast and a huge packed lunch, and STILL he would go and help himself to anything that wasn't nailed down !! this hurt me tremendously, I took it personally, as if I wasn't feeding him properly, but now I know he was just a pig !!<br /><br />Now I know there are those who are going to say you CAN live frugally with a family and yes, I will agree, providing you have a lock and key on the fridge and freezer, and employ a security company to watch over your precious stocks of food whilst you are out ! ha ha<br />how otherwise do you stop the family helping themselves ? I know the little darlings have to eat, but lets face it, sometimes they eat for the sake of it eh ?<br />MQ - glad the replies are back to the way they were.Kitty Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844056332086042474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-44780854192986658952012-02-11T09:35:32.244+00:002012-02-11T09:35:32.244+00:00I love your initials - MQ. Sounds a bit like you ...I love your initials - MQ. Sounds a bit like you are head of MI5 and your mission is to find really cheap food and take no prisoners. Do you take your coffee stirred or shaken !!<br />Love the thrill of your hunt. Cheers, KealohaKealoha Australianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-16730382862849531802012-02-11T09:26:41.894+00:002012-02-11T09:26:41.894+00:00And the HOME button is back - yippeeAnd the HOME button is back - yippeeKate Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325725955137255316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53583743084666806842012-02-11T09:25:36.085+00:002012-02-11T09:25:36.085+00:00Oh to have food long enough to need to freeze it.....Oh to have food long enough to need to freeze it.... I have to hide things so the kids (well, young adults) cannot find and eat them instantly (the veg drawer is a good place!). Middle son and his g/f made themselves a pizza each last night and used a whole block of cheese up 8-O<br />You are certainly a master of the art of frugality Ilona.<br />PS like the way the replies are back to how they used to be, seems more user friendly :0)Kate Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325725955137255316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-12066115227310846392012-02-11T01:11:00.321+00:002012-02-11T01:11:00.321+00:00dont grate it and freeze it - it will dry out and ...dont grate it and freeze it - it will dry out and lose its flavour. Wrap it tightly and freeze it in a blocklizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345707661431587475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-41141299230554449322012-02-11T00:57:06.598+00:002012-02-11T00:57:06.598+00:00well done, I agree with Jane, grate it and freeze ...well done, I agree with Jane, grate it and freeze it!!!<br /><br />Great, great deals.....<br /><br />Gill in CanadaGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-78098322449640079692012-02-10T23:52:30.038+00:002012-02-10T23:52:30.038+00:00Brilliant bargains! The Davidstow cheese is amazin...Brilliant bargains! The Davidstow cheese is amazing value for £1.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-65292407390356885212012-02-10T23:13:28.111+00:002012-02-10T23:13:28.111+00:00Ilona i just love reading your blogIlona i just love reading your blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-71306913839591489062012-02-10T22:50:09.505+00:002012-02-10T22:50:09.505+00:00Cheese tip was excellent. I always buy lots of it ...Cheese tip was excellent. I always buy lots of it when it is on special offer and try not to pay any more than £2 for a pack. Grating will also make you more likely to use less as it goes further ... in theory anyway! and mixed with carrot and onion and a dash of mayo even furtherer!!!Eeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414831229655360486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-58214700532602419432012-02-10T21:34:01.540+00:002012-02-10T21:34:01.540+00:00Great when you are in the right place at the right...Great when you are in the right place at the right time :)<br />Wish there was a cash and carry place around here.dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15569512066931951883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-6128818369703036152012-02-10T19:51:46.693+00:002012-02-10T19:51:46.693+00:00Lovely shopping post well done on the cheese.Lovely shopping post well done on the cheese.cathy@homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280998274935488909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-33387410152612729302012-02-10T18:21:28.427+00:002012-02-10T18:21:28.427+00:00blimin heck im coming to live where you live he! h...blimin heck im coming to live where you live he! he!<br /><br /><br />keep up the good work<br /><br />midlands annieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-67258966956961116342012-02-10T18:08:41.026+00:002012-02-10T18:08:41.026+00:00Excellent cheese tip Jane, didn't know you cou...Excellent cheese tip Jane, didn't know you could do that!<br /><br />Ilona, some excellent finds once again! Can coffee really go out of date? I know the beans can once ground, but instant? Really?<br /><br />Sounds like you've got everyone working for you! As it should be!Bryallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077654752721624785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-4263716361931432792012-02-10T17:54:29.679+00:002012-02-10T17:54:29.679+00:00Thnks for that MQ, I like the idea of saying I'...Thnks for that MQ, I like the idea of saying I'm opening a mobile tea bar - might give that a go !Kitty Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844056332086042474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-42812415169336849562012-02-10T17:39:38.988+00:002012-02-10T17:39:38.988+00:00If your cheese is near to 'use by date' yo...If your cheese is near to 'use by date' you can grate it and freeze it. Will last longer and will save time when you need to throw some grated cheese onto something.<br />Jane x<br />PS If you already do that...just ignore me (LOL)!Jane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22227580153650609692012-02-10T17:21:11.241+00:002012-02-10T17:21:11.241+00:00Hi Wean. You are right, generally a cash and carry...Hi Wean. You are right, generally a cash and carry is open for trade only, this one has a big sign outside saying Public Welcome. It's in a cold warehouse, it has shelves but a lot of the stock is piled up on pallets. They also have two market stalls, and another shop in Gainsborough. It's been going a few years but there are no frills about it, very basic. They buy in short date or out of date stock from almost anyone that will sell it to them. A lot is well known brands. <br /><br />I also have a trade card for JTF Warehouse, (I used to have a business), several branches round the country. I see they have relaxed the rules a bit now, anyone can join. There are a few bargains to be had there, mainly household stuff, not much food, but their nearest to me is Sheffield or Leeds. I pop in sometimes if I am passing. <br /><br />I would suggest you keep a look out for any small warehouses which might have something you want. Ask if you can join. I used to go to Manchester, around the prison area, to buy my stock (fancy goods) and the warehouses were keen to sell to anyone. I explained I was a new business, looked the part, and appeared confident, they welcomed me with open arms. <br /><br />You could try this tactic, print yourself a business header/card, send yourself a business letter with your address on it. Sometimes they will accept that as proof. You might not get away with it with a bigger company as they might do checks on you, but a smaller back street place might not be so fussy who they let in if they are keen to sell.<br /><br />I'm not sure where you are, have a look round a few back street areas, industrial areas, ask a few people, say you are looking for suppliers for your new business, say you are getting a mobile tea bar or something. I did that in Manchester, a bit nerve wracking but I found some very cheap stuff to sell on and make a profit. Hope that has given you some ideas.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-84256052839086417052012-02-10T17:19:10.059+00:002012-02-10T17:19:10.059+00:00I love the Davidstow cheese, what a bargain.
Brion...I love the Davidstow cheese, what a bargain.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-12036091815560556382012-02-10T17:18:00.595+00:002012-02-10T17:18:00.595+00:00Wow, what a lot of bargains.Wow, what a lot of bargains.Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-28489997702127936612012-02-10T16:54:00.944+00:002012-02-10T16:54:00.944+00:00MQ - you mention your cash and carry quite often, ...MQ - you mention your cash and carry quite often, how did you manage to 'get in' there, ? all the ones I know of are restricted to shopkeepers, wholesalers, businesses, charities etc. etc.,<br />I don't know of any that allow members of the public in - any advice please ?Kitty Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844056332086042474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-68688297783638136072012-02-10T16:51:20.698+00:002012-02-10T16:51:20.698+00:00I'm giggling at the thought of you being hunte...I'm giggling at the thought of you being hunted down by store managers so that they can give you their bargains!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-6550558804926849922012-02-10T16:41:46.759+00:002012-02-10T16:41:46.759+00:00Well done MQ - see you don't even have to look...Well done MQ - see you don't even have to look now - the bargains are finding you !! ha haKitty Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844056332086042474noreply@blogger.com