tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post4328116610255712790..comments2023-07-23T03:06:29.200-07:00Comments on HOOTNZ: My Food BudgetHootnzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07098629630274420846noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-69319053575947678392011-12-19T08:33:13.611-08:002011-12-19T08:33:13.611-08:00Hello! First thank you for your post, I've bee...Hello! First thank you for your post, I've been trying to save on various things that my family uses around the house and your ideas are encouraging. With my son having asthma and both kids having eczema i'm eager to find a cheaper and healthier way to clean and cook. I love the idea of a vegetable garden and tried this summer to plant a container garden, it didn't go very well but on my first try at least i got the plants to turn green and i had two teeny tomatoes that i was so proud of!amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-48265688465751035432011-10-27T01:34:58.364-07:002011-10-27T01:34:58.364-07:00great post - I shop monthly and online - it has ho...great post - I shop monthly and online - it has honestly cut down time and cost.<br />we too have veggie garden AND chickens.<br />I bake our own sweet treats and bread.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883597974635141668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-39223988238117701772011-04-27T15:35:51.525-07:002011-04-27T15:35:51.525-07:00thank you :)thank you :)natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991610059398119522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-53602878820631966002011-04-17T18:04:56.511-07:002011-04-17T18:04:56.511-07:00Thanks Penny, I would say you and I would be just ...Thanks Penny, I would say you and I would be just a few of many who are in the same boat... as for the Handy Andy trick, I'm not sure if Jif would work the same, since it is more of a paste, abrasive cleaner, where as Handy Andy is a ammonia liquid cleaner... let me know though if it worksHootnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098629630274420846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-30149514774923093222011-04-17T17:55:08.450-07:002011-04-17T17:55:08.450-07:00Some great tips there Laura. I, too, am on a bit o...Some great tips there Laura. I, too, am on a bit of a budget, with me being a stay at home mum and my husband, a teacher. I already do a lot of what you do, although I could prob bake more, but so keen to try making my own cleaners!<br />Just tried your mum's trick with the teaspoon of Handy Andy (I used Jiff but it's similar right?) in a spray bottle and I think it's going to be great. Thanks!!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605860202771982572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-7246441240803617412011-04-12T17:04:00.570-07:002011-04-12T17:04:00.570-07:00Hi sooner, I'm glad this was some help,
I got...Hi sooner, I'm glad this was some help,<br /><br />I got my washing soda crystals from Bin inn, you can also get your vinegars and baking soda etc from there, but be cautious and work out the pricing compared to the supermarket... I found that pams, white vinegar, and dyc cider to be cheaper than the bin inn I go to... although all bin inns are different.<br />At the moment I use the vinegar straight from the bottle, but next time I am in a city I will be buying a spray bottle, as this will probably give better distribution. So far the vinegar has lasted about a month and it is still half full...mind you with mostly boys in the family that could be why ( they only use the baking soda ) <br />As for the meal planning I understand the rut you can get yourself in, so I try and mix it up differently each week, though fridays are usually our "fast food" days, where we enjoy making pizza, or wraps with leftovers and salad ( kids enjoy making these ). <br />As for the milk? well we generally go through 3-4 lots of 3ltr milk bottles a week...we mainly make our own bread, but we also have store bought mixed in there too ( trying to rectify this ) <br />breakfast, is anywhere between the standard ricies, cornflakes or toast, sometimes porridge. <br />Kids lunches is usually a cake/muffin, then a couple of biscuits or slice ( all homemade to save the dollars )... <br />two pieces of fruit ( could be tinned fruit if I have run out) a sandwich, jelly or homemade yoghurt, occasionally cubes of cheese and gerkhin.... at the moment the kids are enjoying popcorn. We have a air popcorn machine, so I do this in the morning and add a bit of melted butter and salt ( I know that plain is healthier but they wont eat that ) <br />Normally the sandwiches are the uneaten item but wastenot want not, that gets feed to the chickens, so it saves on poultry feed.<br />As a rule I generally put six items in the lunchbox, and that seems to be enough. <br />When they come home, its usually a milo and something that I have baked, to wait out till dinner time.<br /><br />I hope this helps, and if you have any questions let me know... I couldn't find your email so I wasn't able to contact you via google account... LauraHootnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098629630274420846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-73930900942329400562011-04-12T16:23:58.134-07:002011-04-12T16:23:58.134-07:00thanks so much for that. I have tried the baking ...thanks so much for that. I have tried the baking soda/vinegar hair wash, and must admit I quite liked it. But where do you get those things in bulk (bulk bin...or is there somewhere else better) and how much vinegar did you use (did you put in a spray bottle)? I found the vinegar went so fast. The meal thing is my <br />"demon"....I go really good planning meals, then everyone (me included) gets bored with those...and then I am stuck. I too love Destitue Gourmet... I have recently bought a 2nd hand magnetic whiteboard that I will update slightly to include what you have. I know it is definately helping with the organization and the kiddos. <br /><br />Again, can you tell me how much milk you go through in a week? do you make your own bread? Also, can you give an idea on your kids lunches/breakfasts etc? Sorry to be so nosy, but if I can get one idea that moves us toward financial freedom, it is so worth it.Soonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501953992671410650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-38237401462072250522011-04-12T01:12:13.640-07:002011-04-12T01:12:13.640-07:00hey there, yes the $150 includes , cleaners,dog fo...hey there, yes the $150 includes , cleaners,dog food etc. As for the powder, I know what you mean, but I to think its good enough... have you tried white vinegar as a rinse aid? First nappy made, definately want to make more... will email you :)Hootnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098629630274420846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-86639169046375330432011-04-11T22:49:50.635-07:002011-04-11T22:49:50.635-07:00Wow thanks for the ideas. Is $150 just for food o...Wow thanks for the ideas. Is $150 just for food or does it include things like cleaners, gladwrap, dog food etc? I made the dishwasher powder. I dont think its as good as the supermarket stuff but its good enough and cheap. How is the nappy making going :-)jimbillsmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104765635859256643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-8251500045191972422011-04-11T13:47:01.186-07:002011-04-11T13:47:01.186-07:00@Widge Thankyou, you give me too much credit, alth...@<a href="#c7603611432353911106" rel="nofollow">Widge</a> Thankyou, you give me too much credit, although the food side is sorted, the rest of the board is for me to inspire to :)Hootnzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098629630274420846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3992442300798720275.post-76036114323539111062011-04-10T21:39:16.953-07:002011-04-10T21:39:16.953-07:00wow your organisation is totally inspiring! I so n...wow your organisation is totally inspiring! I so need to get me one of those planners!!!Widgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699707227049240330noreply@blogger.com