I have a rough meal matrix which helps. Like we are always having some variety of Asian on Thursday. If I’m tired, it’s just a stirfry, if I’m feeling energetic, it’s something more fancy. I also share your local purchases philosophy - I have money, I might as well spend it at our super cute little high street farm shop. I like being able to nip in at 430, get the ingredients for dinner, and cycle home, rather than get overwhelmed in Tesco.
Such a great idea! I remember when I was a kid my mum maintained a "present drawer" of things that were good to give our friends for their birthdays - all things she'd picked up when she'd seen them at a good price.
I have a rough meal matrix which helps. Like we are always having some variety of Asian on Thursday. If I’m tired, it’s just a stirfry, if I’m feeling energetic, it’s something more fancy. I also share your local purchases philosophy - I have money, I might as well spend it at our super cute little high street farm shop. I like being able to nip in at 430, get the ingredients for dinner, and cycle home, rather than get overwhelmed in Tesco.
Whenever I have to buy gifts for my kid’s friends birthday parties, I always buy 2-3 of the same thing so the next couple birthdays are covered.
Also, I LOVE your cookbook idea :)
Such a great idea! I remember when I was a kid my mum maintained a "present drawer" of things that were good to give our friends for their birthdays - all things she'd picked up when she'd seen them at a good price.