Wibu to get a takeaway?

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I'm pretty low on money at the moment and as such I'm trying to keep all spending to an absolute minimum. I've written out a budget and am trying my very best to stick to it.

But. I've made a mistake! Last time I did a big food shop I pre prepped and batch cooked everything so I have about 3 weeks worth of meals in the freezer ready to go. Even prepped all my veggies so they would last longer in the freezer. Unfortunately though I forgot to leave anything out for dinner tonight so I have nothing out except 2 pieces of bread, some cuppa soups and some cheap instant noodles 😭

Wibu to cut into my food budget and get a takeaway for tonight? I can stretch it to 2 meals to make it better value for money 😁

The idea of a super noodle sandwich makes me feel a bit sick 🤢 No offence to anyone who likes them but I've never had one for a reason 😂

@Potatoespuds I made a big lot of mince & did a shepherds pie, spag bol and chilli. Got I think 6/7 portions of each. Also got 2 packs of chicken thighs (cheaper than breasts and you get more of them!) and made a big tikka masala, katsu curry and chicken soup. I've also got some stir fry beef, meatballs & a bacon & lentil soup made up. Plus a shit load of veg all peeled, chopped & frozen ready to use. I even have some bread & milk in there. Freezer is chocka!

Treat yourself!

OP >>whispers gently

Treat yourself!

You don’t have to justify it. If you can easily take it out of next week’s/month‘s budget then go for it!

And enjoy.

You would only BU if you didn’t tell us what you get!

[quote RosesAndHellebores]OP >>whispers gently

I've written out a budget and am trying my very best to stick to it

Getting a takeaway seems the opposite of sticking to it.

Go to your local shop and get a tin of beans and small piece of cheese...cheesy beans on toast is the best comfort food and is cheap!!

If I want a cheap takeaway I get a chippy - our family of 5 can eat for about £15. For 1 person chips and a sausage would only be a few quid.

Depends whether you see a takeaway as nice enough to justify the splurge. Personally I think takeaways are massively overrated and would far more enjoy the soup with the bread toasted and buttered.

you can defrost bread in the toaster - and open a tin of beans - tadah- beans on toast.

It seems a shame to blow the savings on one meal, by getting a takeaway.

Do it for me I’d kill for a takeaway but way to low on cash

@Changethetoner I don't have any beans in though, used them in the chilli 😂

Everyone suggesting beans like it’s the answer to all of life’s problems.

They’re utterly vile 🤮🤮🤮

I’d rather starve! So they’re not a magic solution for everyone...

@OhCaptain I don't mind beans but I tend to save my bread for breakfast meals rather than dinners.

I appreciate the suggestions but I literally cannot eat jacket potatoes, they make me gag 😞 It is a real shame as they are a cheap meal but I just can't do it!

I would just eat the super noodles and some bread.

We have had beans on toast this week as a meal, I did contemplate a take away but couldn’t afford it.

If you can afford it then that’s fine, if not just have noodles.

I'd have ordered and eaten my takeaway by now, but you could defrost a soup in a pan. Just do it on low.

You can v quickly defrost curry, Bolognese, chilli etc in a pan over a very low heat. As it starts to defrost, break it into smaller pieces, and it doesn’t take long at all.

Egg and chips?!

Have your takeaway! Saving is good but a little treat here and there when you really need it is good too!

Noodles, beans and cheese is my go to when I either can't be bothered/forget to get something out 😅

Get the takeaway it's 2021, we all need a pick me up here and there

Go for it.

I fancy a pizza now!

@LH1987

Do it! Kebab is fairly cheap and does for about three meals.

How does one kebab last 3 meals? How big are the kebabs where you live?