ATB'S Frugal Foray to Freedom

CathT · 17 April 2017 at 12:23PM

atypicalblonde wrote: »

Lovely holiday continues but I'm already getting sad at the thought of going home!

Looking forward to checking online banking tomorrow and seeing exactly where we are, how sad am I :rotfl:

Off for a walk on the beach now, bliss xx

I made a cc payment this morning and was annoyed it hadn't updated! Enjoy the rest of your holiday, hope you're getting some dry weather.

atypicalblonde · 17 April 2017 at 12:44PM

It's clouded over now so we are on the sofa watching Shrek having lunch

My list of jobs for next week is whirling round in my head so here goes:

- Open Leeds BS 4 year fixed isa (1.45%, much better than our current rate)
- Top savings pot up to £1750
- chase up consultancy work
- Achieve 4 NSDs
- use up pork mince that has been in the freezer for ages

- choose wallpaper for bedroom

Very random I know :rotfl:

atypicalblonde · 17 April 2017 at 12:45PM

CathT wrote: »

I made a cc payment this morning and was annoyed it hadn't updated! Enjoy the rest of your holiday, hope you're getting some dry weather.

Thanks Cath - you're so close to the 70s!:j

Mortgagefreeby50 · 18 April 2017 at 6:36AM

Hello!

I have spent the last three days reading your diaries from start to finish!

You're doing so well and have maintained momentum for so long!

Having young children is so hard, big hug for you from me xx They don't tell you that bit before you have them! The sleep deprivation is one thing, but the constantly having to be something to someone is the most exhausting. I'm glad you manage to get away occasionally, I hope you find time for self care regularly xx

Anyways, back to the mortgage - are you 'atypical' or 'a typical'? Just so I know how to read it in my head!

I'm so inspired to declutter and sell sell sell!

I really admire yours and your DH's drive and determination and I have no doubt that it will pay off.

atypicalblonde · 18 April 2017 at 8:07AM

Thanks for popping by Mortgagefreeby50 and wow, I can't believe you've read that much! Thank you for your lovely words and support, and it's 'a typical' on account of the fact that I can be quite ditzy sometimes & have long blonde hair :rotfl:

It's sunny here again, but forecast to cloud over. We are going to a local theme park today, picnics are permitted so I've made a big packed lunch for us.

Online banking has updated so I've done a money shuffle :T I'm going to take £80 cash out today which will be our spends for the rest of our break - we go home on Friday so should be plenty. Right I'm off to jump in the bath then cook a fry up before we set off.

Have fab days all xx

themadvix · 18 April 2017 at 10:09AM

Sounds like you're having a fab time and a well-deserved break! Enjoy the rest of the week!

atypicalblonde · 18 April 2017 at 4:39PM

Gorgeous day out

kids loved it, DS was free entry and taking a packed lunch meant we saved £££££ :T

I'm now sat on the sofa drinking a chilled glass of cava

and DH and the kids are playing Hot Wheels :cool:. Happy days xx

atypicalblonde · 19 April 2017 at 3:40PM

Gorgeous day exploring local seaside town, including cheeky lunch out.

Home on Friday, and we've opted to go via Lidl so I can get all the weeks' food that we need at bargainous prices :money: much needed, especially as DD is eating a full punnet of raspberries & strawberries per day at the moment!

Southern fried chicken for dinner tonight, with HM sweet potato fries :T

genieuk · 19 April 2017 at 5:00PM

Hi
I have recently started buying some of my fruit & veg from Home Bargains, can't remember how many grams but raspberrries were 59p the other week. Grapes and apples cheap as well.

atypicalblonde · 19 April 2017 at 6:44PM

Thanks genie I'll look there xx

The forecast is now dire here for the rest of the week so we've taken the decision to come home early. Not ideal but kids will be climbing the walls if we can't get out (as will we) and at least if it's rubbish weather at home we have all their toys, craft bits etc to use.

Have to admit I'm looking forward to them going back to school / Pre-school on Monday I've heard 'but Mummmmmeeeeeee' more times then I care to recount :rotfl:

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