tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post6389202765079261267..comments2023-12-27T17:26:35.546+00:00Comments on A Smaller and Simpler Life: Dearer, Cheaper, Larger, SmallerSue http://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-84396967178800359052021-11-29T01:23:11.265+00:002021-11-29T01:23:11.265+00:00Oh dear I don't think you would Sue, far too m...Oh dear I don't think you would Sue, far too many to list on your blog:) Manchester Lass, Now and Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946068658998389838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-57797395738922350242021-11-28T04:08:37.634+00:002021-11-28T04:08:37.634+00:00Yes, I agree with what you say Sue. I just did th...Yes, I agree with what you say Sue. I just did the conversion and our gas prices are $1.24/L which is 0.73pounds. It is amazing how fast everything is going up in the grocery stores here.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10866037113557348210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-69856818949986951202021-11-27T02:32:40.731+00:002021-11-27T02:32:40.731+00:00We just had Thanksgiving here. I cooked a 22 lb tu...We just had Thanksgiving here. I cooked a 22 lb turkey. My sister made a ham. Every year it is the same: I always bring my turkey carcass home. My sister offers her hambone to anyone who wants it, and no one ever does. So that comes home with me as well. I spend an hour picking the meat from the turkey, and dropping it in a crock pot to make a nice soup. The ham made a wonderful cabbage potato soup. I think soups are about the most economical meal there is, and a wonderful comfort on a cold day. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-61263475810213277802021-11-26T22:15:03.735+00:002021-11-26T22:15:03.735+00:00I really notice the uptick in prices as I am only ...I really notice the uptick in prices as I am only shopping every two weeks.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-83479292567452745572021-11-26T06:42:42.237+00:002021-11-26T06:42:42.237+00:00Yes our food can be a lot cheaper especially the f...Yes our food can be a lot cheaper especially the fresh in-season vegetables that are grown locally, but our fuel and transport costs are horrendous, so I guess it all balances out slightly. Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-69515213566146073842021-11-26T06:40:39.628+00:002021-11-26T06:40:39.628+00:00A challenge really is good for making you think ab...A challenge really is good for making you think about things isn't it. Sometimes we just need to give ourselves a little jump-start to a new more cost effective way of life. I always notice my spending going up at this time of year, it's just so easy to chuck things in the trolley at the supermarket with barely a thought for the cost. Pulling myself up with a Challenge is exactly what I need for the New Year. I'd love to hear about your challenges. đSue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-88077996781341760492021-11-26T00:53:01.760+00:002021-11-26T00:53:01.760+00:00I live in America and everything here has gone up....I live in America and everything here has gone up. I've been reading here for a long time and your food, particularly produce, js much cheaper. With COVID,I no longer eat out or have prepared food deliveries. I do have groceries delivered and do all my own cooking. Meal planning helps but I'm still trying to adjust the budget. No sooner do I plan than the prices rise again.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-22978200991995206822021-11-25T22:56:22.880+00:002021-11-25T22:56:22.880+00:00Prices here are crazy:( Like you, I buy Nescafe mi...Prices here are crazy:( Like you, I buy Nescafe mild roast coffee on special, half price for $4.70 instead of $9.40 but this is for 150g jar (half the size of your jar) I need to reign in the weekly grocery shopping bill as we are easily spending at least $50 more per week this year for 2 adults and 1 cat. I have set myself quite a few personal challenges for the coming year and I've always loved your challenges Sue so it will be fantastic to see what you decide to do for 2022âĨ Manchester Lass, Now and Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946068658998389838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-86483406495166146132021-11-25T22:29:05.105+00:002021-11-25T22:29:05.105+00:00Now that's spooky ... I was making notes earli...Now that's spooky ... I was making notes earlier today and one of the ideas was very similar to this. đSue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-27896297666875389472021-11-25T22:27:54.662+00:002021-11-25T22:27:54.662+00:00That just shows how quickly all the price rises ca...That just shows how quickly all the price rises can add to the shopping bill once put together. âšī¸Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-44760362999833478692021-11-25T22:27:02.832+00:002021-11-25T22:27:02.832+00:00I drink brewed coffee when I'm out and about b...I drink brewed coffee when I'm out and about but usually only instant at home. I do have a bag of ground coffee somewhere and a cafetiere ... I should treat myself and make a 'proper coffee' đ.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-26305056160226300312021-11-25T22:20:00.500+00:002021-11-25T22:20:00.500+00:00Yes, fuel prices are at an all time high. Alan pa...Yes, fuel prices are at an all time high. Alan paid over ÂŖ1.65 per litre last week. đ˛Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-81019115553342027002021-11-25T22:18:45.428+00:002021-11-25T22:18:45.428+00:00I'm thinking too. đI'm thinking too. đSue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-44543081185540989502021-11-25T22:18:26.722+00:002021-11-25T22:18:26.722+00:00You sort of expect small rises from time to time, ...You sort of expect small rises from time to time, but this time they are leaping ahead. I was just really confused at the new larger biscuits until I realised that there were four fewer small packs inside each outer wrapping. Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-89248148832317913502021-11-25T21:57:33.939+00:002021-11-25T21:57:33.939+00:00Shrinkflation, as its been deemed is all too commo...Shrinkflation, as its been deemed is all too common. The product reduces to retain the price. Challenge idea: 5-10 basic ingredients and the variety of different dishes that these could make. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-39934165507170288232021-11-25T18:19:15.363+00:002021-11-25T18:19:15.363+00:00Those biscuit sizes are very sneaky!! My start of ...Those biscuit sizes are very sneaky!! My start of the month big stock up used to cost me just under ÂŖ100 but my last one was closer to ÂŖ150!!! And that is without any meat products!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134857174645360450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-77471223649136888192021-11-25T17:42:48.692+00:002021-11-25T17:42:48.692+00:00I shop the sale items too as much as possible. We ...I shop the sale items too as much as possible. We drink brewed coffee every morning and I only buy it on sale. Especially now as the price keeps rising. I usually have five or six containers at a time, all bought at reduced price. Don't you hate it when they reduce the size of something and then raise the price!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-33457390425580473762021-11-25T17:33:12.795+00:002021-11-25T17:33:12.795+00:00Hi Sue, I'm Ruth - part of the BBC World Servi...Hi Sue, I'm Ruth - part of the BBC World Service team that make a (radio) programme called The Food Chain. We're making an episode about people trying to live off wartime rations (or something like it). I would love to chat to you about about the personal project you set yourself. Would you be interested in an informal phone chat, please? My email is thefoodchain@bbc.co.ukAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15277130752653438830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-80011011839667109132021-11-25T17:14:10.267+00:002021-11-25T17:14:10.267+00:00Hey Sue, I drink instant coffee as well!! There&#...Hey Sue, I drink instant coffee as well!! There's not many of us out there. :-) I drink instant Folgers and always buy a few when they're on sale. Yes, everything is going up and I don't see how they can't. With the cost of gasoline to transport and the increase in wages to the folks on the assembly line to package and the increase in everything else you can think of, I don't see how the cost can't increase by the time it reaches the store shelves.<br /><br />Your little biscotti cookies are familiar too. :-) I buy those for my widowed auntie, as she loves-loves-loves to have them with her morning coffee. It does my heart good to picture her sitting at her little kitchen table, nibbling on them.<br /><br />~Andrea xoxoThe Feminine Energyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145843258211481300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-61018816527415120892021-11-25T13:51:53.390+00:002021-11-25T13:51:53.390+00:00I love your challenges and I will have a good thin...I love your challenges and I will have a good think. xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-50012211065761538742021-11-25T12:56:07.061+00:002021-11-25T12:56:07.061+00:00Yes, prices are jumping hugely, not just the odd p...Yes, prices are jumping hugely, not just the odd penny here and there, and packs getting smaller.....they must think we're all blind and stupid! <br /><br />A challenge.....hmm, I'll give it some thought, Sue.Soozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.com