Packing in the money saving

I was late home and even though I was really tired; I made sure I went to vote and always give thanks that I can do that. Today is one of those days when I just marvel at how lucky I am.

I love my wee tomato plants and just for 69p-ish of seeds and the tubs are all recycled. I usually give as many away as I grow on myself and love the opulence and richness I feel when my house and garden are full of plants that I grew myself at very little cost. I like get as much as I can out of what ever I can. I make sure the washing machine is full, I drive at a steady speed and keep that around 40mph. One teabag can always make two mugs of tea (or even three!) and I also make the most of every inch of my freezer. (yes.............it needs defrosting!)
My freezer is jam packed full of meals I cooked earlier or something that I will cook or use another day. I have a tiny fridge and three drawer freezer and yet I manage to pack it with almost a month's food. I remove packaging and bag in a plain freezer bag if it will take up less room. Tonight we had a chicken breast each with some minted new potatoes, carrots and peas and supper cost 65p each! As we ate in the dining room, whilst the tomato plants grew quietly to themselves in the background.............I thought of my garden and packed pantry and remembered how lucky I am.