Spare Time
About Spare Time
Actress, model and TV personality Jenn Sterger keeps celebrities on the straight and narrow in this late-night series. It's filmed at Lucky Strike Lanes in New York, where Sterger challenges a weekly celebrity guest to a few frames of bowling and also sits down with him or her for a plug-this-project-and-more interview. Sterger, who grew up in a competitive bowling family and still plays regularly, is perhaps best known as the woman who allegedly attracted the affection of quarterback Brett Favre when both were employed by the New York Jets. …
Phyllis Latour: The secret life of a WW2 heroine revealed
... She spent all her Spare Time on " saffaris [sic]" with her guardian, according to her SOE form, travelling around the country as her uncle tried to stop the smuggling of ivory...
People in UK least likely to say work is important to their life - survey
... Speaking about the findings, Prof Bobby Duffy, director of the Policy Institute at King s College London, said the findings suggest a " steady drift towards a greater focus on getting work-life balance right" in the UK, with " people less likely to think work should be prioritised over Spare Time, that hard work leads to success, or that not working makes people lazy"...
Crazy Rich Agents: ‘I sell houses to billionaires but live with mum and dad'
... Vanesa spent a year trying to succeed in the commission-only industry during her time on Crazy Rich Agents, relying on her mum to support her financially and topping up her income with babysitting in her Spare Time...
Glastonbury fashion: Festival fans turn to second-hand outfits
... In her Spare Time, Jess goes around Cardiff picking up bags of clothes that are left on the side of the road, which she sifts through and gives a new lease of life...
Five ways to save money on your packed lunch
... And if you have some Spare Time, growing your own cress for your egg sandwiches could also be a fun project for the family - as well as cheaper than buying it from the supermarket...
Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive
... Working long hours, Deiri spends some of his Spare Time with the local cat, Amber, whom he feeds any leftover food he finds in the bins...
Libianca: The true story behind the star's 'more alcohol' song, People
... To keep them happy, she took a number of jobs while writing in her Spare Time...
Hexham stabbing: Family pays tribute to Holly Newton
... " Holly also loved dancing and was so talented - and a big part of her Spare Time was spent at classes and taking part in competitions up and down the country...
Five ways to save money on your packed lunch
By Lora Jones & Lucy HookerBusiness reporters, BBC News
Usually it's cheaper to Make lunch At Home instead of buying food out and about. But over the Last Year , staple lunchtime ingredients have gone up in price at the supermarket.
We've gathered some top tips on How To keep costs down when making a packed lunch for work, school or a Day Trip .
1. Shop aroundCaroline Job launched blog and YouTube channel Lunchbox World when Coming Up with Different ideas for her three kids' packed lunches. She enters an identical list of items into Different supermarkets' Online Shopping apps to see which one comes up cheapest, and looks for discount codes.
Although it might take a bit of Extra Time , Caroline Says it has made a Big Difference as she has noticed the prices going up for Different products like cucumbers or eggs.
If you buy your food from town centre convenience stores they might charge More - so you could save money by going to a large supermarket to stock up.
You could also consider swapping your favourite branded snacks for own-label versions.
2. Plan aheadCaroline also suggests taking a look at what is in the cupboards, fridge or freezer before doing the food shop to Make sure you're not doubling up.
" Have a plan as to what meals you're going to prep and what you might want to eat that week for your lunch, " she says.
She adds that one " game changer" for her was working with best before dates to ensure that food was not being wasted.
" I now rejig my menu for the week as it progresses - if the ham is going off, then I'll use that up today and have a Chicken Sandwich tomorrow. "
Ritesh, a father of two from Hounslow, adds that prepping Different items has helped him manage a squeezed budget.
" Our Kids love rice pancakes, so we will often prep the mixture The Night before and we'll have them for breakfast and combine them with something Different for lunch, " he says.
3. The freezer is your friendIt can be frustrating when a lunchbox comes back from school at The End of The Day completely untouched.
But the freezer can be a big help when It Comes to getting a greater variety of food on The Menu for the week.
keeping a small selection of Different types of bread in the freezer like bagels, pittas and wraps, granary or multigrain. If you pop a piece of greaseproof paper In Between each, it's easier to get just one out when it's frozen, Caroline suggests.
And if you're looking for a snack option, frozen fruit is typically cheaper than fresh, especially out of season.
Frozen fruits count towards your five portions of fruit and vegetables A Day . There is less waste and you can choose the exact amount you want to use.
4. Make - or grow - your ownWith food prices rising at their fastest rate for 45 Years , Dr Charlotte Evans - an associate professor at the University of Leeds, specialising in Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health - is concerned the nutritional value of packed lunches might decline as budgets are squeezed.
She argues: " Replacing homemade items with the cheapest, pre-packed snacks like crisps or chocolate biscuits might be the First Place people look to Make savings. "
Although it can be tempting to reach for something that saves On Time , pre-prepared options can often be a lot More expensive at the shops and less nutritious.
Dr Evans suggests Making Up your own a Japanese-inspired, compartmentalised bento box to use up leftover items in The Fridge or cupboard.
" It's a great way to use up lots of little Bits - a wrap, some lettuce or carrots, a little bit of bean chilli from The Night before. "
suggests putting a small handful of mixed dried fruits or nuts into reusable food bags or sealed containers to store in the cupboard to Make your own easy snack.
And if you have some Spare Time , growing your own cress for your egg sandwiches could also be a fun project for The Family - as well as cheaper than buying it from the supermarket.
5. Bulk upBatch-cooking is a great way to Save On money and Time In the long-run, says Personal Finance expert Rachel Wait.
She says that pasta dishes are easy to Make in bulk, along with stews with beans, soups or muffins.
You could just Make a little extra for your evening meal and use The Leftovers The Day after for your lunchbox.
" Cooking with pulses like beans and lentils can be a cheaper alternative to meat and can also help bulk out meals, " she points out.
Dr Evans adds that adding extra salad items like lettuce or cucumber to a sandwich could help bring costs down too.
" It can Make a sandwich look much More appetising - Different textures, Colours . . It makes it look like a proper sandwich and bulking up on the veg means you're using perhaps a little bit les of the expensive stuff like cheese and ham. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
