I can’t get over the constant price increases that seem like they are going up week on week. I bought toilet roll yesterday and it was over £10. Sure it lasts ages but I’m sure last time I bought it, it was £7.
it seems mad to be in credit and just keep building it - especially as I'm actively trying to not use that much energy as what I usually would 
Yes I paid £10 for 24 rolls! I've never paid that much for toilet roll! (Controversial but I've switched to reusable for number 1s but my partner goes through loo roll like there's no tomorrow so I feel I've got to find a way to ration itI can’t get over the constant price increases that seem like they are going up week on week. I bought toilet roll yesterday and it was over £10. Sure it lasts ages but I’m sure last time I bought it, it was £7.
ETA I know toilet roll isn’t food but I was thinking of the grocery bill
) he's not knowing I've got 24 or they won't last a week!!Yes it's about £30 just to enter the trampoline type places and some of them try to stop you bringing any of your own food/drink in. I do always sneak our own water in because I can buy a 12 pack of £1.79 v over £1 per bottle in these places.
Its really hard especially when it seems like everyone is doing constant activities.Yes it's about £30 just to enter the trampoline type places and some of them try to stop you bringing any of your own food/drink in. I do always sneak our own water in because I can buy a 12 pack of £1.79 v over £1 per bottle in these places.
I was trying to explain to my kids that when I was younger these types of places didn't exist and I had to entertain myself.
my eldest in particular really knows how to guilt trip and make me feel awful. I really try my best but everything is so bloody expensive. 
I love a spreadsheet! I've set mine up so in a separate table it deducts my outgoings from my income so I can see what's left over. Our household income is low £17k so have to really watch where it's going and plan ahead for when netball/dance/gymnastics fees are dueHope it didn't sound picky, I'm only suggesting it because we earn similar and have a very easy lifestyle even after tax, stupidly high childcare costs and a high mortgage (as want to get rid of it ASAP!). I do love a good spreadsheet though, plugging everything in might help identify where you could make some savings?
Have you looked at the switching bonuses some banks are offering? I think I've maxed those out and it's so easy, with your household earnings you should be accepted for them alla little Christmas bonus!
Think I might have a copy of mine on sheets. I'm just about to leave for school pick up but I'll have a look later
My 8ft trampoline cost £30! Was a few years ago and doesn't have a safety net, but the children have certainly got their moneys worth over the years from it.
I am especially glad during times like this that I have never had the feeling of wanting kids. I am at the age many do have children. Husband and I are content without and don't feel like we are missing out. It certainly makes these precarious times a little easier, financially. I know there are always bad times in the world but I couldn't imagine bringing a child into this utter mess... What will the world be like in 20 years time? I do feel bad for people that really want children but would suffer financially so are having to choose what to do. I know for some, it will hurt to choose not to have a child.
On the flip side of this I’d really like to see how the out of town places like B&M, The Range, Poundland and Home Bargains are doing in this climate as they always seem absolutely packed near me despite their increased prices. Huge trolleys full at the checkout and I live in a very deprived area. Some of the trolley loads people had in the supermarket toy events the past 2 weeks have looked like something out of Supermarket Sweep
I like to live vicariously through what other people have in their trolleys as we are trying not to spend anything unnecessarily for the time being I was shocked to find on a visit to Superdrug that the hair colourant I had just bought in Home Bargains for 99p was £5.50 in Superdrug!!! I don't know how HB does it. They always have what I want at a decent price.On the flip side of this I’d really like to see how the out of town places like B&M, The Range, Poundland and Home Bargains are doing in this climate as they always seem absolutely packed near me despite their increased prices. Huge trolleys full at the checkout and I live in a very deprived area. Some of the trolley loads people had in the supermarket toy events the past 2 weeks have looked like something out of Supermarket Sweep
Don't forget, a lot of people live life on tick, credit cards and loans etc. So it may be that they have a lot of debt you don't know aboutIts really hard especially when it seems like everyone is doing constant activities.
Swimming lessons cost me £45 per month (1 child) have a football season ticket which costs a fair bit annually, dress down days at school. It all adds up and they get so much more than I ever got as a child.
It seems easier in the summer as my eldest will spend hours outside with friends now the weather is mince its much harder as I dont want these kids in my house 24/7
If you are close to a Home Bargains you could try Nicky? It’s £8.79 for 32 rollsAfter my £30 top up shop barely getting anything earlier in the week, I've done an Asda online shop (ideally I would have gone in but I have no transport currently and I've done a "big" shop)
I've chosen some of the "just essentials" range to give them a try so baked beans, mushy peas, spaghetti and tomatoes in tins, some of the battered fish packs and meaty ready meals as a back up for my partner and some plant based bits and 2 lots of frozen veg for me to go in the freezer (I'm a veggie) and some bread
I've also got some tin foil as my chap likes it to use on the grill with sausages and I've gotten a big pack of toilet rolls to hopefully make them last and they were also the cheapest per roll - I'm not sure my partner will like it but giving it a go!
It came to about £60 - I did buy a couple of each tins and not listed everything I purchased but should last us around 2 weeks I expect as I already have potatoes and fresh fruit and veg in (as well as some I've already frozen) as well as staples like butter
I'm really interested to see how our bills go as we are actually in credit now but they still want almost double our previous direct debit
Everyone I speak to is nervous or already struggling.
I feel it's going to be tough all round and it's so disheartening. I'm going to be keeping an eye on my neighbours also as I know a few live alone and are already saying they are cold yet not willing to put the heating on or cook a hot meal
Yes I paid £10 for 24 rolls! I've never paid that much for toilet roll! (Controversial but I've switched to reusable for number 1s but my partner goes through loo roll like there's no tomorrow so I feel I've got to find a way to ration it
Thank you - i am not too close to a home bargains - I think the nearest is about 25 minutes away but it is near my parents and there's an Aldi and Lidl nearby so I'll definitely go in when I'm over that way next!If you are close to a Home Bargains you could try Nicky? It’s £8.79 for 32 rolls
I think they buy in huge masses from discounted places. I remember a couple of years back there was a scandal because B&M were selling fake head and shoulders shampoo from dodgy suppliers. They did tests on it on BBC Watchdog I think it was and it contained chemicals that affect how your body is formed if taken as a child and all sorts. There was a child on there being interviewed that used it and had a massive reaction to it. I think they also sold fake Pantene at one point. But apart from seeing it on watchdog I’d have never known. Not saying all products they have are like as i use them all the time for brands but I think they just get things anywhere they can.
