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  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,610 Forumite
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    All I did was sleep too and then woke up to do the washing up and watering the garden. It might rain on Thursday by me.
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  • Skint_yet_Again
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    Thankfully it did cool down yesterday evening there was a nice breeze. I bought one of those cook-in-the-bag chickens on sunday from aldee and I put that in the oven, we just had micro rice and salad with it so not too much cooking involved and less washing up ;) . I slept better last night as it was cooler. Its not as hot indoors today, all the windows are open but fans not needed so saving on electric.


    Today I have been to sainsbobs to get some food shopping including stuff cant get in aldee dorset cereal & comfort eye drops for DS. Also bought some more BBQ charcoal - the sort that you just set fire to the bag, so less messing about. Flavoured rice was on offer 80p so got a couple of bags for DS. Total spend £31.60.


    Tonight I am out with the girls for a drink at the local pub. I have £10 left in my purse which should be enough, I wont be drinking as I will be driving early in the morning for work.
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  • savingwannabe
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    Well done on bargains at Aldee and it's good that you are going out for such a good price.

    It is way too hot here am hoping it will rain tomorrow so I don't need to worry about the garden too much.
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  • Skint_yet_Again
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    Had a great time last night it was cooler outdoors and in the pub than in the house. I just had a couple of diet cokes and pulled pork with chips £2.79 so came home with change from a tenner.


    Its 10 degrees cooler today and much more bearable. I have washing on and am going to do some decluttering this afternoon.


    Bank rewards are in for this month £8.07. I will need to go shopping for more meat, salad and new potatoes before payday but am putting it off as long as possible.
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  • savingwannabe
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    Well done on such a nice day out. It was supposed to rain here but didn't but it is cooler I am glad to say!

    Ive just done a clothes wash but I don't know if it will dry in time!:j

    Hope you are having a good day.
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  • Skint_yet_Again
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    edited 22 June 2017 at 7:21PM
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    If you've got a good breeze blowing it should dry SW. It got hot again mid afternoon but has now clouded over and is cooler. I got one lot of washing dried outside and ironed. I've loaded and unloaded the dishwasher and cleaned the bathroom.


    Had a NSD today. I made some banana "ice-cream" yesterday with a couple of very ripe bananas, just chopped, frozen then blitzed in blender ... it is sooo nice :D I am making a curry for dinner now its cooled down.


    I am glad its Friday tomorrow, roll on the weekend !
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  • savingwannabe
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    Me too. I love the weekend. Work is so uninspiring at the moment.

    I like the sound of this icecream. Yum.
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  • Skint_yet_Again
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    hurrah its Friday :j:beer:


    Went shopping after work and had to use my credit card. Total amount spent £54.00- total left in shopping budget £24.52 :o However I've just realised DS is away 3 days next week and 5 days in July so I will take the balance out of next months budget.


    Had a call from the puppy lady and they are still too small for visits :( she said they haven't got any personality yet so we will have to go next week instead, still disappointing but can understand it will be better to wait. Haven't told DS yet as he has an interview this afternoon.
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  • savingwannabe
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    Well done on saving money on next week's food shop. Sorry you can't see puppy yet but it will be great for you when you can. Puppies are lovely and he will be sooooo loved I am sure. :j
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  • Skint_yet_Again
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    sadly the shopping budget is the other way round - budget was £24.52 and I spent £54.00 :o Had to put it on my credit card so I didn't go overdrawn. Hope I can save some money next month to cover it.
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

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