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Hi and welcome to Mrs Pinch.

We are Emma and Tony, and we love to save money on the essentials so that we can spend money on the things that we love.

Mrs Pinch is a chance for us to get creative in the kitchen and share recipes with you, but also to share ways to save money that don’t involve reusing the same teabag more than once.

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One thing that I was determined wouldn’t change after weight loss surgery is my social life. Eating out forms a massive part of it, and today I even managed a fish and chip shop.

I am still on my puréed food stage until Sunday, but obviously I can’t get puréed food from a fish and chip restaurant. I tried mushy peas and a jacket potato (not together 😂😂😂), chewed really well into a puréed state and it was delicious.

I know that my stomach is tiny right now but my brain still can’t catch up. I’m surprised by how little fills me up!

#wlspureestage #wlspuree #weightlosssurgery #weightlossjourney #wls #gastricbypass #bariatricsurgery #bariatricbabes #tonicweightlosssurgery #bypass

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Ever since I saw a ‘have a nice poo’ print I knew that I wanted one for our guest toilet. Because that’s the sense of humour I have.

Obviously I wanted it done on a budget - and this cost me £1 for the frame from @poundland, some printer ink and a piece of paper. It only took a few minutes too.

If you would like your one ‘have a nice poo’ poster to frame (and really, why wouldn’t you?) then visit www.mrspinch.com to download it for FREE.

#poundland #poundlandappreciationsociety #haveanicepoo #bathroom #bathroomdecor #homedecor #greyaccents #greyshelves #freeprint #freebie #freestuff #diy #mrspinch #budgetinteriors #makingahouseahome #savingforahouse

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I am so guilty of this - something I want to stop saying is the word ‘only’ in front of my achievements.

I saw a post earlier by someone who had started a mortgage savings account and they said they were ‘only’ saving £x per month, like it was nothing. Like they should be doing more. Not taking into consideration that all house purchases start somewhere, and that this is an amazing achievement.

The thing is, any progress we make towards a goal is amazing. By putting the word ‘only’ in front of it we are belittling our achievements. Or we might even give up altogether because it doesn’t feel like we are doing enough.

Some people can save more at the grocery store. Some people can side hustle more. As long as you are making progress then you are doing great!

We can always be doing more, but there are perfectly valid reasons for not doing more. Avoiding burnout. Looking after our mental health. Wanting to enjoy holidays. Balancing family. So many reasons!

It works for financial goals, both when it comes to making savings and stashing savings. It works for weight loss goals.

Remember it is progress, not perfection.

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It is with a really heavy heart that I am posting this now and not in my own time. I am hurt that this news was shared by someone I thought I could trust instead of letting me share it in my own time.

Last year I decided to take control of my health and after lots of research I decided to have weight loss surgery.

This exact time last week I was wheeled up (I always thought it was down) to theatre for a gastric bypass.

I shared the surgery with a select group of people using Instagram’s ‘Close Friends’ feature.

Someone I added to that group violated my trust and posted it on a gossip forum. I don’t read the forum because I’ve got no time for nonsense like that, but many of my friends let me know.

I’m not angry at this person, I actually feel sorry for them. Everyone in my ‘close friends’ list was someone I had a lot of respect for; people I support, people I buy cute things for when I see something they will love; people who have their own gossip threads; awesome women running their own businesses - the list goes on. You can clearly see when something is shared with a group of close friends, and to abuse that to get this ‘news’ out there is pathetic.

I’m not hiding my journey - in fact I have been vlogging it to upload in my own time. I’m not embarrassed by having WLS. However I’m human and I’m worried about failure. I wanted to do this for a few months before I told people about it. Weight loss surgery is a massive deal and for someone who has struggled with weight issues their entire lives I wanted to share it in my own time. Not have this forced on me.

I am excited for a new, healthier life that awaits me.

So there you have it - last week I had weight loss surgery. I’m recovering extremely well.

I have so much I want to share about it, so I will probably upload the vlogs soon, and I will be sharing updates as I go. This won’t become a 100% weight loss account but I am open to answering questions you have and will be sharing my journey in my stories. I share so much with you so I am relieved that I can welcome you to this journey with me 😘

#wls #gastricbypass #tonicsurgery #wlsuk #weightlosssurgery

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Can you believe it is February already? January both seemed like it lasted forever and went by in no time.

After the success of the New Years competition, we are back with yet another (and some new participants)!⁣⁣
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This time around we have on offer an amazing Valentine’s Subscription to Letter Box Gifts! The winner will receive 1 box a month for 3 months, ⁣⁣you can find out what’s in each months box on their website - or keep your fingers crossed for a win and surprise! ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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An order has already been placed for the Valentine’s Subscription as they are limited edition - once we have a winner all details will be changed over.⁣⁣ 1 package will arrive a month for a total of 3 months.
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Did you know that if you make just £20 a week from side hustles you will have earned an extra £1,000 in a year and you won’t have to declare extra income up to £1,000? £1,000 a year seems like a massive number, but breaking it down in to a weekly goal makes it so much easier.

You can do anything - sell your unwanted items, complete online surveys, do mystery shopping, use receipt apps and so much more. Little and often will get you there.

#SideHustle #MakeMoney #Goals #GoalGetter #ProgressNotPerfection #Hustle #HustleHard #WomenInFinance #Savings #SavingUp #DebtFreeCommunity #DFWannabe #HustleMode #PersonalFinanceTips #MoneyTips #MakeExtraMoney

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Instagram photo fail - I'm poking through the bottom of the mirror, oops.

There are some things I have been putting off until we moved into our own home. My dream dressing table was definitely one of those.

I spent ages scouring Pinterest and Instagram where I kept seeing this combination together. The Malm glass top dressing table and the Lack wall shelves are both from Ikea and fit this space perfectly. The chair was from eBay although Furniture 123 also have it a bit cheaper.

I love getting to display all my lovely bits instead of sticking them away in drawers, and I can remember where everything was bought and how much joy they brought me. Is that weird? Can you remember where you bought everything you have? Each perfume is from a different trip we took (from Duty Free). Every Kate Spade handbag was another milestone I hit in my business.

There are still some improvements to be made - my short arse needs the mirror lowering, I am thinking about painting the white furniture and of course our walls need to be painted, but they’re not a priority for us just yet.

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If you have seen my stories lately you will know that I LOVE the Morrison's @toogoodtogo.uk boxes.

Here's how it works: You download the Too Good To Go app and sign up. You will then be shown supermarkets, cafes and restaurants that are selling off their food at the end of the day for a big reduction. Food that would normally be wasted, but is still perfectly good to eat.

Morrisons have joined the app and you can get a Magic Bag (well it is usually a box) from Morrisons through the app for just £3.09. Everything inside must be worth at least £10, so not only are you saving food from being wasted, you are also saving money. I love the challenge of meal planning for the week based on what we have received in our boxes.

The food might be 'out of date' but still perfectly edible.

If you would like to find out more, including my top tips for getting a box (they are hard to come by!) then check out the link in my bio.

#toogoodtogo #toogoodtogouk #morrisons #morrisonstoogoodtogo #lovefoodhatewaste #stopfoodwaste #foodwaste #reducedfood #grocerybudget #foodbudget #moneysaving #savingmoney #personalfinanceforwomen #moneytips #debtfree #frugalliving #frugalshopper #frugalblogger #budgeting #budgetlife

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When it comes to working for yourself and being your own boss, to do lists become your everything. Here’s the thing - not only do you have to remember things outside of work like shopping lists, meeting up with friends, birthdays, etc you also need to think about *everything* to do with your business.

I work from a massive brain dump list split into Personal, Home and Business.

The Personal brain dump will have things like making Drs appointments, writing birthday cards, etc.

The Home list is everything for the house - from things to buy to jobs that need doing.
The Business list is everything for the business, whether it is a job that needs to be done ASAP or a job that won’t happen for months but I need it out of my brain. It means when I sit down at my desk I can write a to do list based on my brain dumps. This way nothing gets forgotten. These to do lists keep me focused and on track, as well as sane and even help me sleep better at night because I don’t have to worry about forgetting anything. Sometimes the most mundane tasks get put on my to do list because I don’t have a boss who is going to check up on me. Plus I also have an obsessive personality and would could completely lose myself in one task very easily and neglect everything else. So yes, sometimes ‘make the bed’ makes it onto my to do list.

Are you a to do list maker?

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