From food shopping to getting something a bit bigger for the family or home, spending money is an unfortunate side effect of shopping. Retailers make their … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
Once Upon A Time, In A Land Not So Far Away
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a man called Skint Dad. He was contended with his life, he had wonderful … [Read more...]
Fakeaway: Chinese Roasted Chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice and Spring Rolls
My mouth waters thinking about Chinese food; all the different smells, tastes and textures. I love going along to an open kitchen in a take out place just … [Read more...]
A New Day – Skint Dad’s Debt Diary
Payday was yesterday and shall I tell you something exciting? We didn't have to rush to the cash machine to take out money to buy food, we actually had some … [Read more...]
Stop Flushing Money Down The Toilet
Since having our light bulb moment where we realised we seriously needed to sort out our finances and drastically reduce our outgoings, we have been closely … [Read more...]
Fakeaway Recipe: Pizza, Chicken Wings and Potato Wedges
We're into week two of our fakeaway meals and are as hungry as ever. Firstly, as a catch up, here are the details of what the fakeaway is and the rules we … [Read more...]
Skint Dad’s Debt Diary 17 Oct 13
Quite a lot has happen over the last few days! Firstly, we have contacted most if not all of our creditors to arrange a payment plan to pay back £1 per month … [Read more...]
Saturday Night Fakeaway – Vegetable Masala Curry With Boiled Rice, Naan Bread & Onion Bhajis
Last week I blogged that we absolutely love takeaway food but will not be ordering one anymore because the money can be better spent on getting us out of our … [Read more...]
Skint Dad’s Debt Diary 11 Oct 13
It's been over six days since I made an entry into my debt diary and over that time I have come to the following conclusions: I didn't set out to make a … [Read more...]
FakeAway on a Saturday Night
I love takeaway food, especially curries - the thought of the delicious tasting exotic delights that I can’t cook myself makes me dribble like Homer … [Read more...]