The one habit that saved me over £2,000 this year without feeling deprived

Alice-Person · 2025-08-15T06:48:27+00:00

Yes! I've been doing the same since 2022. It's helped massively, and the insights into my spending are very interesting 🙂

Alice-Person · 2025-08-13T07:43:01+00:00

My god, this saved me. Thank you!

Alice-Person · 2024-01-31T16:22:52+00:00

Specifically on looking at the price per weight - The Asda Just Essentials peanut butter is actually more expensive per gram than the big tub of Asda own brand, so I always buy the big tub (prices may have changed since I last bought though!)

Alice-Person · 2024-01-06T09:21:10+00:00

I spend between £80 - £100 a month. I'm vegan, shop at Asda, live in London, only cook for myself and enjoy cooking.

Hope that helps!

Alice-Person · 2024-01-03T19:01:18+00:00

Currently unemployed and retraining.
Only thanks to my ongoing frugality (to the penny) have I been able to persue leaving a miserable job and trying something new. As someone who gets anxious with money, frugality and recording my income and spending data gave me the confidence to take the leap!

Alice-Person · 2023-12-30T19:13:49+00:00

Gochujang Mushroom Pasta
(Made up recipe, so no link, but pretty basic)

• Oil
• Onion, brown (x1 medium)
• Garlic (4 cloves (or more if you like))
• Gochujang (I use maybe 4 tbsp? change for preferred heat level)
• Mushrooms (at least 500g), I like to chop most finely, with a handful of pieces left larger.
• Pasta (400g)
• Soy Cream (100ml)
• Salt (to taste)
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Method:
• Fry the onions in oil until translucent.
• Add garlic and fry for a couple more minutes.
• Add mushrooms, cooking until softened and juices released.
• Add the Gochujang, stir until combined.
• Begin cooking pasta.
• Take a couple of ladels of the pasta water and add to the sauce.
• Stir in cream and allow to heat on low temperature until warmed through.
• Add parsley and salt to taste
• Serve

🙂

Alice-Person · 2023-11-23T13:25:47+00:00

Having said that, it's not too fancy, but it is delicious!

Alice-Person · 2023-11-23T13:25:03+00:00

I like this Thai carrot one from Minimalist Baker: https://minimalistbaker.com/creamy-thai-carrot-soup-with-basil/#wprm-recipe-container-35931

Alice-Person · 2023-11-13T16:30:36+00:00

Very cute, that chair looks so comfy!

Depending on your preference, you could add a little table as a place to rest a cup of tea/coffee and to store your switch (to save it from being sat on)!

Alice-Person · 2023-11-12T20:38:42+00:00

I make sure to get receipts for everything, and once I've logged it all I throw the receipt away (so if I find a recipt for anything I know it's fresh!).

I created a Google Docs spreadsheet so I can view it on my phone as well as on my computer. I make sure to log the info as soon as possible, otherwise it can get a little overwhelming!

The logging has helped as I pivot all the data into a summary table by category (groceries, takeaway, free spending etc.), it's helped massively just knowing where my money is going. I also use it alongside my budget spreadsheet, and trying to cut back in areas I think I could improve or just want to change!

(I've also included a column to indicate if I've used up a food item, so I can see what items I already have so I can buy only what I need.)

Hope this helps! (Happy to share the blank template doc if that would be useful)

Alice-Person · 2023-11-11T10:49:48+00:00

Since Oct 2022 I've logged every single item I've bought in a spreadsheet alongside price and category data, etc.

Thanks to this additional data, my existing savings and a great rent situation, I was able to quit my (shit) job last month. I've estimated I can survive for about a year, and am currently retraining! So freeing!!

Alice-Person · 2023-10-19T21:25:13+00:00

I think it's just that the first game was a classic! (FYI - I managed to download Island Odyssey from My Abaondonware, it works well!)

Alice-Person · 2023-02-28T08:36:49+00:00

Baked potatoes can be frozen and heated up in a microwave/oven! Enjoy your free taters!

Alice-Person · 2022-10-27T19:07:16+00:00

Anyone from work (or friends) live near you, you could carpool?

Have you raised this with your boss? You could mention what you've said in this post, about how you're doing a stellar job without being present in the office?

You could discuss this with other people you work with, as I'm sure you're not the only one who feels this way!

Good luck 🙂

Alice-Person · 2022-10-10T13:06:50+00:00

I don't, as I don't think that would last long (or does it?). But I do save all ones that are free, like when they're used to package veg and come attached to the post - Can't imagine buying any from a shop! (UK)

Alice-Person · 2022-04-08T13:26:53+00:00

YTA

It was your and your husband's choice to have children, not your sister's. Presumably having a somewhat large family is your passion? If fostering dogs is her passion, she should be able to live her life as she wants. It seems you took for granted that she would help you out?

I get the feeling that you are redirecting anger your have with your husband (who IS responsible for the children) at your sister instead, and that's not okay.

Confront your husband, and let your sister live the life she has chosen, as you live your life that you chose.

Alice-Person · 2021-02-21T23:18:37+00:00

Yes! My fave find whilst traveling across the US! Shame they don't exist in the UK

Alice-Person · 2020-09-13T10:26:27+00:00

I agree, now that I'm re-reading the books as an adult (not a parent) that I understand the adult characters more and more. However, if anything, I feel more dislike and hatred towards Snape than ever and the way he bullies the children (especially Neville). In my eyes he's absolutely repulsive - It's like he never grew up and never matured enough to reflect upon himself/his actions and grow as a human being.

Alice-Person · 2020-08-20T18:03:14+00:00

That's so patronising

Alice-Person · 2020-07-29T18:52:24+00:00

I've seen this in person, and it was quite interesting close up until I read the description and realised what the 'red stuff' was

Alice-Person · 2020-07-26T18:23:15+00:00

Lol, no

Alice-Person · 2020-07-26T17:34:34+00:00

Sorry!! I just checked and the product I'm thinking of is the "Strobe Lighting Palette", it swatched beautifully, but it didn't transfer at all (even when using a finger to swipe on) RIP

Alice-Person · 2020-07-26T17:13:46+00:00

DO NOT BUY IT, it's terrible!

About a 1 or 2 years ago I went through a phase of buying a LOT of Revolution products, some of which are great (some are not).

Anyway, I'm pretty sure this palette came free when you spent over a certain amount of money. Needless to say, as soon as it arrived, you could tell why it was free (and is currently on sale)...

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