Scroogy September

Well as the titles suggests September is going to be more than scroogy, i am determined to try and spend as little as possible. The bank is way past the black and in the red. CC's are maxed out and can't be used.

Part of the deal is  the bills  will be paid as well as transport costs etc but general spending will be a big no no. Can't stop the transport costs. My eldest needs £15 a week, youngest  £10  and me a whopping £20, so £45 a week just for that. School meals are £20 a week for two children, so youngest is straight on pack lunches no choice in the matter. Eldest well, we'll see how it goes.
My partner and me pack lunches, and the business pays for the vans fuel.

Decided our grocery budget for the month will be £200 for a family of four, three cats and guests. 

Whilst at the same time keeping the store cupboard filled to a reasonable level.
the idea is that hopefully by the end of the month i will have been able to save up some holiday money for our first family holiday with my dad in October. As well as fingers crossed save up enough money to buy a new freezer. Ours went kaput about a month ago, its really hard adjusting to life without one. I've just realised how much we rely on one item. but also how much we waste :(

The fridge is bare and the veg is past its best but lets see how far the fresh stuff goes.

Wish me luck and lets see how it goes

kez xx




Grocery Spends £2.26

Items:  £2.26 on 2 x thick loaves of bread, 2 x tins of garden peas, single cream, 4 large onions and 10 satsuma's.

General: 0

Carrot Cookies

After being told how nice carrot cookies were i decided to try and make some.

Carrot Cookies

1 tablespoon margarine or butter

2 tablespoons of granulated sugar

4 drops of almond (or vanilla)

4 tablespoons of raw grated carrot

6 tablespoons of self raising flour

Mix sugar and butter together

add flavouring and carrots mix together

then add the the flour and mix.

Split mixture into about 12 balls and flatten with your had onto a baking tray.

Cook say on gas mark 4 till golden brown. Or say 15-20 minutes

Have to say these were really nice and the lads have scoffed the lot!

They sweet but don't overly taste of carrot in the slightest.

These will be perfect for out picnic tomorrow! 

This recipe is from World War Two, so it seems to be very economical and healthy.

Its very quick to mix and cook, so will definitely be making them again.