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northernbird Mar 23rd 2009 12:17 pm

Re: Recession Tips
 

Originally Posted by margy (Post 7408811)
In these times of hardship, cutting back, tightening belts etc I'm going to pretend I smoke (although I don't smoke) because we're always told giving up smoking saves you money, so just imagine how much money I'll have because I won't have bought any at all.

Going on that diet by not buying sweets, crisps (unless they are dorritos for OH/daughter) only buying desserts that I don't like but OH/daughter do. I've lost a few pounds already and I can put any money I've saved to wine! Well known fact wine bought on the cheap is calorie free.

M

..... and because it is made from grapes it goes towards your fruit intake for the day. Have it alongside a slice of carrot cake and there is your veggies taken care of too :D

ABCDiamond Mar 23rd 2009 12:54 pm

Re: Recession Tips
 

Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 7411992)
..... and because it is made from grapes it goes towards your fruit intake for the day. Have it alongside a slice of carrot cake and there is your veggies taken care of too :D

Don't forget the daily dairy intake, a 'cheese'cake should do that...;)


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