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Win £50 Sainsbury’s vouchers

April 4, 2012 by Katie Bryson 182 Comments

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Sainsbury's Live Well For LessTo celebrate their Live Well For Less app on Facebook, where Sainsbury’s want to hear all about your tips for living on a budget they’ve given me £50 Sainsbury’s vouchers to giveaway, one each to two lucky Feeding Boys readers – that should help with the weekly shop!

I tested out living on £50 worth of food from Sainsbury’s last year >>you can read all about my experiences here. I wasn’t a fan of all the meal ideas, but it did encourage me to try even more of the excellent Basics range along with some fab cheap family friendly recipes.

So if you have lots of tips for coping on a small amount of dosh and fancy being in with a chance of nabbing yourself £50 to spend at Sainbury’s, you’ve come to the right place…

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Comments

  1. paula burnside says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    I always check out all the different supermarket offers online before I do my shopping. Almost all of my shopping is on offer, It saves me a fortune.

    Reply
  2. Kara Harrison says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Make use of the library for work and pleasure. What better way to spend a rainy afternoon whilst keeping costs down.

    Reply
  3. Becky willoughby says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Skip brands and buy own brands or basics 🙂

    Reply
  4. Barrie Phillips says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    I use a price comparison site online,

    Reply
  5. Barrie Phillips says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Liked followed tweeted commented etc etc

    Reply
  6. Kara Guppy says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Do a meal plan and stick to it. I do this and try and cook fresh every meal and we’ve noticed it has really saved money.
    I’ve just started growing my own herbs and spices too so looking forward to some fan tasting meals soon too

    Reply
  7. Lucy Pasifull says

    April 4, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    I said ditch the gym and go and play games at the park

    Reply
  8. Jonathan says

    April 4, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    Live well for less by taking advantage of half price special offers.
    Also, items get reduced towards the end of the day if they are about to go out of date.

    Reply
  9. Araminta Brown says

    April 4, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Adventure trail on The Downs, Bristol

    The Downs in Bristol hides a wealth of exercise equipment made from logs and other natural materials. I love to take the kids up there to hunt for wildlife and tire themselves out on the keep-fit gear!

    Reply
  10. Araminta Brown says

    April 4, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    I’ve subscribed to your blog via RSS. I feed two boys and a chef (!) so I love to check your posts!

    Reply
    • Mandla says

      April 11, 2012 at 5:09 pm

      Can i get my voucher?

      Reply
  11. Susie Clayton says

    April 4, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    I talked about picking my own blackberries in Autumn, and what I use them for. The ultimate free food in my opinion!

    Reply
  12. Tracy Nixon says

    April 4, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    The perfect live well for less day out!

    Taking the kids along the beach!
    Nothing more exhilarating than the salty sea air!

    Reply
  13. Tracy Nixon says

    April 4, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I follow via Google Reader x

    Reply
  14. iain maciver says

    April 4, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    buy shops cheapies

    Reply
  15. Rainie Bish says

    April 4, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    Waste less
    I plan to only go shopping with a list having worked out first what we need (not so much just buy random items) and use up leftovers

    Reply
  16. Gemma Turner says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:58 am

    Check sites like hot deals and money saving expert for bargains and must haves!

    Reply
  17. Gemma Turner says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:59 am

    Followed via google reader :))

    Reply
  18. EMMA WALTERS says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:37 am

    follow via email 🙂

    Reply
  19. Ani Costa says

    April 5, 2012 at 8:01 am

    I budget my food shopping and cut down on treats.
    With alot of people complaining nowadays that buying healthy food is more expensive that junk food I find this NOT the case!I’ve started budgeting and cutting down on the amount of treats I buy and lo!Better for my wallet,and my waistline 😉

    Reply
  20. Jan Bailey says

    April 5, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Make use of BOGOF offers on perishables only when you know you can/will use them. Being seduced by “good value” offers is no good if you end up wasting stuff.

    Reply
  21. Danielle Vedmore says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:37 am

    When shopping online do a search for promo codes for that site (it only takes a second) to get a discount or sometimes free p&p. It all adds up! xoxo

    Reply
  22. Danielle Vedmore says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:39 am

    FOLLOWING YOU! XOXO

    Reply
  23. simone says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Don’t throw away bubble wrap, useful to insulate plants in winter!

    Reply
  24. Kirsty Fox says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I am subscribed va Google Reader

    Reply
  25. Zoe Corkhill (Mama Geek) says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I put “Enjoy some sunshine and go to a local country park”

    Reply
  26. Rachael Lines says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Pop Pop Poppping snacks!! Instead of buying expensive snacks, especiially if your on a diet yourself – buy a pack of popcorn kernals and some mixed spice. You only need a tea spoon of olive oil to get them popping, with a sprinkle of warm cinnamon spice they are an ideal low fat inexpensive treat!

    Reply
  27. angela sandhu says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    make a list of meals for the week before going shopping

    Reply
  28. Kathleen marsden says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    If you have a water meter collect the water run from your tap before the hot water comes into a glass or bottle and feed plants etc with it

    Reply
  29. Andrew Petrie says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    followed on My Yahoo

    Reply
  30. Maya Russell says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Get out and hula hoop!

    Reply
  31. Alice Boardman says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Always take a pack lunch on a family day out…

    Reply
  32. Maya Russell says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Added to Google Reader (M. Russell)

    Reply
  33. Ste Appleton says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    My kids love a picnic – turns a day out at the park into a special occasion

    Reply
  34. Ste Appleton says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    following via RSS feed :O)

    Reply
  35. Angie says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    When shopping make a list & stick to it

    Reply
  36. Joanne Davis says

    April 5, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Before you shop eat. it stops you from impulse buying.

    Reply
  37. marcus says

    April 5, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    try to use the basic range of ready meals

    Reply
  38. Sue Tyler says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    I use my slow cooker to cook anything from bolognaise, curry to casseroles and stews. Cook enough for at least 2 meals. One for today and one for the freezer. You can defrost and reheat quickly for days when you’re busy keeping healthy!

    Reply
  39. Anthony Harrington says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    I check every week what Sainsbury has on offer and then buy treats like chocolates and expensive items, I must say Sainsbury has come out on tops for offers for a long time. I have saved a lot making use of there offers.

    Reply
  40. Michelle says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I buy cheaper cuts of meat, basics if available, and slow cook with garden grown herbs and vegetables.

    Reply
  41. Michelle says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I already subscribe via email.

    Reply
  42. Lorraine Johnson says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Make use of all the free days out available

    We spend many days out for free, it just takes a little research, there are parks, museums, galleries & family events taking place all the time. Make time to find out about them & enjoy lots of family days out that cost next to nothing!

    Reply
  43. Lorraine Johnson says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    Subscribed to feedingboys.co.uk on RSS

    Reply
  44. Paul Dawson says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Cook for yourself rather then buy pre-made.

    Reply
  45. FionaLynne Edwards says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    I love walking through the woods with my family.

    Reply
  46. Heather Haigh says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Foraging for bilberries on the moor. Lovely day out and free food.

    Reply
  47. Heather Haigh says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    Subscribed on google reader

    Reply
  48. Paula says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    I stick to Sainsbury’s own brands to save money

    Reply
  49. Stephanie Boulton says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Take a walk along the canal. visit the abbey and have a picnic.

    Reply
  50. Stephanie Boulton says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    I’m subscribed with Google Reader

    Reply
  51. Jay Scales says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Instead of paying to vbisit a Stately Home and going in the Cafe, we take a picnic to the local park – although we do splash out on an ice-cream!

    Reply
  52. Susan Ellams says

    April 5, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    I put doing an easter egg hunt around the garden with the kids, To save money travelling to an organised one.

    Reply
  53. Julie Kenny says

    April 5, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    I always take picnics on our family days out – saves us a fortune x

    Reply
  54. Kelly smith says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    i love going on country walks and taking picnics 🙂

    Reply
  55. Lorraine/Squeakymom says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:07 am

    Team up with a friend & their child to make the most of family discounts

    Reply
  56. Melanie Hunt says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:18 am

    i hardly even buy branded items now. i think if peole just try the basic range , they would be very suprised with the taste. saves a fortune

    Reply
  57. Jo Bryan says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:33 am

    Make a shopping list to prevent food wastage.

    Reply
  58. Jo Bryan says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:34 am

    I follow by GFC

    Reply
  59. Vita says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:54 am

    Pack up an easy picnic! Make your own sandwiches, cheese on sticks, rings of sliced apple (sprinkled with lemon juice!) and pack it up to take to the park or the beach! Saves a fortune on expensive days out and is lots of fun!

    Reply
  60. Martina says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Buying fewer bottles of wine and growing our own vegetables.

    Reply
  61. Sam says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Staying in and making a lush meal together with Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference

    Reply
  62. Sam says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:48 am

    I’ve subscribed with google reader x

    Reply
  63. pippa saunders says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Toasting bread on toasting forks on our open fire at home with a selection of homemade jams and maramlades to choose from – such a lovely satisfying supper and lovely family time all sitting on the rug having a picnic

    Reply
  64. Arabella Bazley says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:15 am

    I said creativity with leftovers was an adventure not a chore and you are probably more creative in the kitchen using up what is in the fridge before restocking that buying so much you don’t try. xxx

    Reply
  65. Jane Willis says

    April 6, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    raw or cooked, outer leaves of cabbage and lettuce, even pea pods, can be chopped up and cooked in it to make delicious soup. The only “new” ingredient you need to add is an onion and a little oil to fry it in. Everything else is free.

    Reply
  66. Hilda Hazel Wright says

    April 6, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    I put a comment on there about the big salad bowls I make that are cheap and healthy!

    Reply
  67. Hilda Hazel Wright says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    I’m already a subscriber to your blog 😉

    Reply
  68. Georgina Ball says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    To grow my own fruit and veg!

    Reply
  69. Hazel Rea says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Have a cinema night at home – comfy chairs in a row, popcorn and chocolate – and a DVD.

    Reply
  70. Hazel Rea says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Already follow the blog.

    Reply
  71. Boo Roo and Tigger Too says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    Search the internet for discount codes/offers

    @littleboo_21

    Reply
  72. Farhana Haque says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Go to the parks around our house more often

    Reply
  73. Farhana Haque says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    I’m following via MyYahoo Feed

    Reply
  74. Isabelle Smith says

    April 7, 2012 at 1:08 am

    I would not eat out as much and cook some really healthly meals

    Reply
  75. Laura Carroll says

    April 7, 2012 at 1:22 am

    I suggested curling up and watching a new TV programme with your partner and getting to know the characters together 🙂

    Reply
  76. Laura Carroll says

    April 7, 2012 at 1:41 am

    Subscribed by RSS google reader x

    Reply
  77. Mel K says

    April 7, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Definitely getting in the habit of freezing leftovers.

    I always make too much and waste a lot by forgetting to freeze so am trying to make it a habit now .

    Reply
  78. A Brownlee says

    April 7, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    I would buy supermarket own brands rather than big brands

    Reply
  79. A Brownlee says

    April 7, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    I have followed on the RSS feed

    Reply
  80. kelly bourton says

    April 7, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    money saving expert is great site for saving money

    Reply
  81. Solange says

    April 7, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I take picnics

    Reply
  82. ESTHER JAMES says

    April 8, 2012 at 9:06 am

    have a picnic down the park- the kids love it and its a cheap day out

    Reply
  83. ESTHER JAMES says

    April 8, 2012 at 9:08 am

    subscribed to your blog

    Reply
  84. sarah birkett says

    April 8, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Make the internet your friend. Use MSE for advice on everything, and quidco

    Reply
  85. Beverley says

    April 8, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    Whenever I make a pie, stew, dinner etc, I make an extra portion and freeze it. It only costs pennies more to do this and the freezer is full of my very own microwaveable meals!

    Reply
  86. Lynette Lawson says

    April 8, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Fab blog!

    Reply
  87. Lynne OConnor says

    April 9, 2012 at 8:29 am

    Many companies have special offers and discounts on Twitter and Facebook so always check these sites before making any trips, eating out or making purchases

    Reply
  88. Lynne OConnor says

    April 9, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Subscribe via Google Reader

    Reply
  89. laura stewart says

    April 9, 2012 at 8:40 am

    liked on facebook

    Reply
  90. Emma Howard says

    April 9, 2012 at 11:08 am

    My son and I love packing up a picnic and taking it to our local park, costs us virutally nothing!

    Reply
  91. Michael Clarke says

    April 9, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    liked shared

    Reply
  92. Cristina McDowall says

    April 9, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    I said check out what the council has to offer in free events

    Reply
  93. Jennifer Dyson says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Take the children to the park for some free fun in the sun whilst giving them some much needed exercise!

    Reply
  94. Jennifer Dyson says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Subscribed to RSS

    Reply
  95. Melanie says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    I like it!

    Reply
  96. Claire Louise Jones says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I would shop for the best offers. Use my slow cooker so I have more time to spend with the family, rather than spending a long time in the kitchen!

    Reply
  97. Linda says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    “I rarely buy expensive cakes these days. I bake my own they are cheaper and much healthier. I make batch loads and freeze them to save even more money. All meals are made from scratch too cutting down on calories and saturated fat to keep us healthy and avoid obesity.”

    Reply
  98. Kerrie says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    to enjpy the countryside a lot more

    Reply
  99. Kerrie says

    April 9, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    following via google reader

    Reply
  100. Caroline says

    April 9, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Save excess food packaging for craft days with the kids when it’s foul outside.

    Reply
  101. Elaine says

    April 9, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Only buy what your going to use.

    Reply
  102. Cheryll H says

    April 9, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Get an allotment! Sowing seeds, watering and watching them grow is GREAT for kids to learn about food. They can have their own patch where they can grow their own too 🙂 When it comes to picking time you won’t have any problems geting them to eat the produce either 🙂

    ps. I had already posted this in another blog but wasn’t sure if I could leave a seperate comment 🙂

    Reply
  103. Cheryll H says

    April 9, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Subscribed in Google Reader 🙂

    Reply
  104. Emma Bradshaw says

    April 9, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Plan meals and stick to it – no cheating!

    Reply
  105. Kelly padwick says

    April 9, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    We play free guessing games using household items, like guess the taste, texture, object etc

    Reply
  106. Jane Townson says

    April 9, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    A picnic in the local park.

    Reply
  107. Jane Townson says

    April 9, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Added to google reader.

    Reply
  108. Simon C says

    April 9, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Make more time for long walks in the country side.

    Reply
  109. Katie Simmonds says

    April 10, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Done everything including subscribing via RSS

    Reply
  110. kelly mitchell says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:19 am

    me and my two children keep a lot of animals so have started growing our own produce to help keep food costs down for both us and the animals xx

    Reply
  111. sue willshee says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:44 am

    Have a couple of days where the family eat home made vegetarian meals. Not only is it healthy to cut down on meats but buying veg is much cheaper too. Also, if you can encourage the family to get involved veggie growing competitions you’ll have fun and cut costs even further.

    Reply
  112. sue willshee says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:46 am

    have subscribed via google reader

    Reply
  113. Gillian Holmes says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Save the planet by cooking your bacon and eggs in your halogen cooker.

    Subscribed in Google Reader

    Reply
  114. JOHN MEAD says

    April 10, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I compare my food shop on camparison websites! However, I wont shop for every single item we want and look at the offers as by shopping around can add up your petrol cost which makes the experience expensive and defeats the object of saviing money!

    Reply
  115. Hel Cruse says

    April 10, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    We plan our menu on a Saturday before shopping, and buy only what we need, and anything left over from the night before, I take for lunches. If there are special deals on – we include that in our shop and FREEZE and include it in our menu plan for the following week.

    Reply
  116. nicci cowdell-murray says

    April 10, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    have done all rafflecoptor entries @chanson2010 / nicci jane cowdell-murray

    Reply
  117. Cathy Glynn says

    April 10, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    I think I have to learn to economise more, will definitely be buying the basics range to cut costs.

    Reply
  118. Ali Thorpe says

    April 10, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Living Well for less – Walking the dog on a sunny evening, a chilly afternoon or a fresh morning! It costs nothing, keeps you in touch with nature and your surroundings, is fun as a family and relaxing alone, plus it keeps you fit … and the dog will love you for it! All free x

    Reply
  119. de smith says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    I buy the basics to save money

    Reply
  120. Philip Boyle says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Walk more , drive less . Use a fuel system cleaner for your car and save upto 15% fuel.

    Reply
  121. Jacquie Bennett says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    get off the bus a stop earlier to save money and improve my health
    good luck all !

    Reply
  122. Natasha Gandy says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    Make a flask each morning so I don’t need to keep boiling the kettle !! Saves a fortune in electric 🙂

    Reply
  123. zoe hargreaves says

    April 10, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    make more than intended then separate into portions and freeze, perfect for lunch at the office or when your eating alone as families can get pretty hetic x

    and sucrisbed by google xx

    Reply
  124. helen rosbotham says

    April 10, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Meal planning make a menu for the week then shop for what you need then your less likely to have impulse buys or expensive last minute meals

    Reply
  125. olivia kirby says

    April 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    I talked about buying a Family Annual pass for the National Trust; we pay around £90 per year for the 5 of us and visit our local one around 20 times per year, having picnics, walks, nature trails and play in the adventure play area.

    @olivia280177

    Reply
  126. olivia kirby says

    April 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    added to google reader as olivia kirby

    Reply
  127. Sheri Darby says

    April 10, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Country walk
    Doesn’t even matter if you live in the city, there are large parks, rivers to explore and and just good healthy fun

    Reply
  128. Katherine Coldicott says

    April 10, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    We always write a list for food shopping, but we let the children choose 1 item each that’s not on the list (within a price range of course). Actually this has had the result of them becoming quite savvy including looking out for coupons.

    Reply
  129. Sean Hubbard-Read says

    April 10, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I want to win a PARKED DVD! @musicnewsweb

    Reply
  130. Sean Hubbard-Read says

    April 10, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I love Sainbury’s

    Reply
  131. Paula Phillips says

    April 10, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    I’ll switch from branded goods to the basic/value items.

    Reply
  132. Nicky Warren says

    April 10, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    Pay for all your petrol and groceries etc. on a Cashback credit card and they make sure you pay it off every month. You will only be buying the items you would have to anyway but you earn money back each time you spend! We earn an extra £300-£400 per year by doing this.

    Reply
  133. G Ryding says

    April 10, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Baisc items are generally good value.

    Reply
  134. Emma Dunn says

    April 10, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    wow a fantastic comp and would really keep the costs low this month!

    Reply
  135. Samantha Ripley says

    April 10, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Walk everywhere

    Reply
  136. Samantha Ripley says

    April 10, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    subscribed in goggle reader

    Reply
  137. Carrie Brimmell says

    April 10, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Taking my little boy for a day out to our local woodland. Climbing trees, looking for squirrels and rabbits nd finding leaves to take home for leaf rubbings. It’s his favourite place to go and it doesn’t cost us a thing.

    Reply
  138. Elizabeth Williams says

    April 10, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    Spending time with my family is what i said on the app

    Reply
  139. Ursula Bingham says

    April 10, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    When cooking dinner make an extra portion or two and freeze the spare ones so you can enjoy home-cooked food on evenings when you’re too busy or rushed to cook.

    Reply
  140. Sarah Louise J says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:55 am

    Make bigger meals and make them last 2 days 🙂

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  141. Sarah Louise J says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:57 am

    Following on google reader

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  142. Susanne Temlett says

    April 11, 2012 at 2:41 am

    Use less washing powder – it’s better for the environment and your wallet!
    Read the packet and only use the amount of washing powder it states – you’ll be surprised how much further it goes!

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  143. Susanne Temlett says

    April 11, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Following on Google

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  144. Ray M says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:55 am

    Buying a few less bottles of wine and growing our own vegetables.

    Reply
  145. Julie Thomas says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:19 am

    Just subscribed to your blog via google+

    Reply
  146. Sheila Reeves says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:26 am

    Walking through the bluebells
    The woods near us have lovely displays of bluebells that are a “not to be missed” freebie – beautiful!

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  147. Karen Lowe says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Always collect and sign up for free vouchers as you can save a fortune. Fresh seasonal fruit and veg not only tastes nicer but is much cheaper. If you want stuff out of season try frozen veg-that way you only measure out exactly what you need.

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  148. katherine grieve says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:52 am

    by always shopping with a shopping list

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  149. Angela Green says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:56 am

    buy shop brands
    use a shopping list
    online shopping – will avoid you making impulse shopping buys and if you just stick to your list shoould save you not only the cost of your petrol but saves you the time you would have spent browsing too!!

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  150. Tracy Costello says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Cancel the gym and chase my son round the park

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  151. Lou Chambers says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Take a picnic to your local park

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  152. Lou Chambers says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Added you to my Yahoo reader.

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  153. Kim Carberry says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Visit the local park with a picnic….Loads of fun & Free!

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  154. Pauline Dring says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:55 am

    my tip for spending less in the supermarket is take a 2 year old shopping, you probably won’t want to look at unnecessary items. The shopping trip is quicker and cheaper.

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  155. antonia j richardson says

    April 11, 2012 at 11:27 am

    i walk round all the supermarkets in my town to look up offers

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  156. antonia j richardson says

    April 11, 2012 at 11:32 am

    i think ive Subscribe to feedingboys.co.uk on RSS

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  157. joanna smith says

    April 11, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    make your own sauces using tinned tomatoes and herbs/spices… much cheaper, always tastier and a lot lot healthier!

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  158. Lorna Totton says

    April 11, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Would be writing out a shopping list and sticking to it.

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  159. Sandy Hill says

    April 11, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    get out for a walk – fresh air & exercise for free!

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  160. Janine Atkin says

    April 11, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    i said id take the family to the park and we’d play football, walk the dog and eat the yummiest sandwiches

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  161. Sandy Hill says

    April 11, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    I have subscribed using Google REader

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  162. Hannah Whitling says

    April 11, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    I put that i enjoy walking my dog as much as i can and for as long as i can each time. Walking with her makes it more fun, gets me going further whilst enjoying and having fun at the same time.

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  163. Lou S says

    April 11, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Meat left over from Sunday lunch for some sandwiches? Cold quiche? Add these to some fruit and head off into the countryside for a cheap family day out. Perfect for a leftover picnic party!

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  164. Emily Hutchinson says

    April 11, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    I suggested clubbing together with friends to buy in bulk to save money

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  165. Charlotte Jones says

    April 11, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Lots of long walk through the local woods 🙂

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  166. Phil Reeves says

    April 11, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Local Nature reserves
    Check out your local wildlife spots – our nearest bird reserve has wonderful facilities – and a great cafe, which doesn’t cost the earth

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  167. Budgeting Mum says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    always cook two portions of one meal and freeze half for when you don’t have time or inclimation to cook

    @budgetingmum

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  168. yvonne clark says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    i suggested exercising for free
    I would make full use of the wonderful scenery and countryside that is here on my doorstep with lots of cycle rides and walks along our lovely cycle path that takes us to our local and lovely country park

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  169. Becky Downey says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Reading a library book in a patch of sunshine with my 4-year-old

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  170. lucy clark says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    Ive said walking to the gym with my friend and having our chat there instead of over a bottle of wine – getting fit and not consuming so much alcohol 🙂

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  171. Maria Knight says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    Be uber thrifty…….vintage and making do!

    Reply
  172. Karen Dixon says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Buy store brand rather then big brand names

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  173. Alison says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I will cook lots of meals with the leftovers and freeze them

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  174. Alison says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    I have subscribed using google reader

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  175. Angie Hoggett says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Why not have a baking day with your leftovers, make pies, quiches, casseroles and freeze them so that you have plenty of meals in hand

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  176. Angie Hoggett says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    following on google reader

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  177. Joanna Sawka says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Never buy anything more than you have on your shopping list

    Reply
  178. Antonia Rookley says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    Plan meals and stick to it!

    Reply
  179. Joanna Orr says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    By Planning your menu for the week, you’ll be more organised and buy less food and have less wastage

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  180. Joanna Orr says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    Following on Google Reader

    Reply
  181. Lyn Bosomworth says

    April 12, 2012 at 12:36 am

    I use a price comparison site online

    Reply

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