tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501741314474098752024-03-08T15:11:03.421-08:00The Secret Diary of a Savvy HousewifeFollow me while I try to survive on the state goverment maternity allowence.....Savvy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313895778966039705noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650174131447409875.post-7130387720277455192010-06-29T12:00:00.000-07:002010-06-29T12:09:23.351-07:00Week 1 passed in a blink!Frugal is the way forward! In fact I think im driving just about everyone mad with my new way!<br />Husband is sick to death of me questioning every purchase he wants to make and friends thinks its hilarious and are asking tips!<br />So after a sucessful week of reading and reading up on just about everything I can get my hands on to save money im pretty clued up - but hungry to keeping learning. I LOVE reading your fellow blogs, they are so inspiring and motivating. You really dont need to be "mean" in order to be savvy!<br />So this week its been another scorcher here in South Wales so we've done lots of arts & crafts, baking, and swimming at the park - and have managed to spend hardly anything.Savvy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313895778966039705noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650174131447409875.post-20171216510634663592010-06-21T11:45:00.001-07:002010-06-21T11:53:39.416-07:00Day 1 - Spent £6I woke up this morning with a smile on my face determined that today would be a new start!<br /><br />I was ultra prepared last night, digging out sausages from the freezer to make a casserole (not casserole weather I know). So this morning all I had to do was throw them in the slowcooker with baked beans, onion, peppers, carrots and job done.<br /><br />So off I trotted to Farmfoods - if you have one local then your a lucky devil!<br />I was VERY strict, whaltzed in picked up 2x 2 litres of milk, 2 loaves of hovis bread, block of mild cheddar cheese and 15 eggs - provisions for this week.<br />The total..... £6 bargain!<br /><br />Happy shopper I was indeed!<br /><br />Then lunch time I convinced hubbie to have a sandwich, with fruit and crisps, DD had the same but with yogurt instead. The sausage casserole was bubbling away, so off we went to the local park which also has a kiddies pool for DD to swim.<br /><br />Hubbie suggested drawing out some cash etc for the usual lollies and drinks I sternly declined we were being frugal afterall!<br /><br />So cheap day had by all! You'll be surprised how much food you actually have in your house if you sit down and plan it properly. Ive managed to makes a meal planner for the week without spending any more money!!<br /><br />Website of the day -<a href="http://www.cheap-family-recipes.org.uk/leftovers.html">http://www.cheap-family-recipes.org.uk/leftovers.html</a>Savvy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313895778966039705noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650174131447409875.post-41488497160109848182010-06-20T12:54:00.001-07:002010-06-20T13:06:41.201-07:00Its Official!Im a housewife! Its 2010 and im a 28 year old housewife - what does a being a housewife entail in this modern day?<br /><em>- A married woman who manages her own household, esp. As her principal occupation</em><br />Well that sounds easy enough... although forfeiting a full time salary to manage on just £124.88 per week for 9 months isnt!<br />So on this Sunday evening I sit in my garden brainstorming how ill get through the next 9 months with no "real" salary.<br />I started my preparation for this journey a few weeks back reading through hundreds of forums on how others manage pickign up hints and tips along the way - which ill share with you.<br />First let me tell you a little about myself.... im 36 weeks pregnant with my second child who is due on 20th July 2010 (therefore the reason for the "holiday" from working - holiday my ass!)<br />So its my mission to manage the house, with 2 children - Im SOOOOO excited for the challenge!<br /><br />Tip 1)<br />Write out a weekly food planner - STICK TO IT! Dont shop when you are hungry and be prepared to travel to different shops for a bargain!<br />E.g- bread in Farmfoods is 2 loafs for £1.50 whereas the main supermarkets charge nearly that for 1 loaf!<br /><br />Im heading off now to check my freezer as im sure I already have a weeks worth of food sitting there...<br /><br />Let me know your tips for saving cash!Savvy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313895778966039705noreply@blogger.com0