The Ultimate February Challenge

Yeah someone did mention chin plucking! Moving swiftly on, thanks for the words of encouragement Kat - oh and that dress sounds lovely. One of the most beautiful dresses I owned was second hand from ebay.

Anyhow, I was a bit stressed today because the mealplanning has gone out of the window this week and I hadnt taken anything out of the freezer to cook for tea. Hubby gave me £20 and told me to go to the shop - I then spent £13 on rubbish. Even though the money didnt come from my own budget I still feel very guilty! So thats my little confession over.

Going to see a friend in a bit, we may call in at the pub for one or two drinks but I will be driving anyway so it wont be a costly night. Even though I am doing well with my overall budget the SFDs are just not happening for me!

Hope the chilli was nice Abundant!

Evening

Kat, thanks for the encouragement and kind words. Your dress sounds divine and its my favourite colour . Look on it as an investment. You could turn a profit! Good idea to view the house again. If it still feels wrong maybe it is a step to far. Don't push yourself to much. Having said that, having housemates to feed kitty is a bonus and if they are nice, the shared space may make up for the smaller bedroom... Price sounds good and location convenient. Is it handy for work? Any chance of moving nearer work to cut down on transport?

On Venice, some places are definitely more pricy than others so move away from the main tourist areas and it becomes more reasonable. Nowhere is 'cheap' though. We asked our hotel for recommendations and they were happy to say this one is cheaper for lunch and this one nicer and more expensive for an evening meal. Our biggest shock with pricing was in Prague, 2 drinks on the main square, same price as a 2 course meal with beer off the beaten track earlier in the evening!!!

We haven't really been hibernating all week although it was tempting! Managed an hour at the park on Monday, late afternoon after my hospital app and M even had an ice lolly and hubby a 99! It was chilly though so I had a coffee and a twirl! On Wednesday we had a full day out in the cold with two of M's school friends and their mums and little sisters. We went on the train, two different stops and parks. A few shops but only bought food. We mums were especially grateful for a warm in Costa and on the train but the kiddies don't seem to notice! It was flipping freezing, I think we picked the coldest day!

Today we looked after one of M's friends this morning while his mum worked and we were supposed to be going into town this afternoon but M didn't want to in the end so I have actually had a SFD!!!

Tomorrow we are getting his hair cut (he wants it very short ) and we are going to get his feet measured, possible new shoes and then a trip to the library.

I m chilling out in the sofa with the remains of the vodka. Maybe one more left in the bottle... Have to confess I sent hubby out for wine last night (the shop is just across the road), having made a conscious decision to not buy any in tesco earlier on too! Oh well it was very nice and we have cut down massively on our alcohol spends

Hubby has gone out so I have the telly on, a cat purring loudly on my knee, my drink, my iPad, candles burning and my boy sleeping soundly upstairs, what more could a girl want I quite like having the house all quiet and sort of to myself.

Shall be listing in eBay this weekend as I think it is a free listing weekend. Must check. I have 17 things on, mostly starting at 99p and relistings but have taken some photos of clothes ready to list.

Sleep well and happy weekend xx