Hugglemonster's debt free diary

Went over to sainsbobs this morning to get a few bits and pieces with my vouchers, also picked up a little prezzie for dh and went to B&Q for some catuses (cacti?) that my dd wanted for her room. We were only home for a few minutes and my Mum popped round to see about Xmas dinner arrangements.

I've updated budget and also done a few more surveys so another £3 on it's way to paypal, just chilling out this afternoon and doing a little bit of washing.

Quite boring really but after working so hard last month I can relax before a very busy January and February.

H x

Current funds for spend neutral presents:
* £5 M&S
* £5 bonusbond
* £8.75 paypal

Bobarella wrote: »

Was it heaving in Sains? Ours was. I picked up my Xmas veg for less than £2. Pleased with that.

It was quite quiet yesterday in there, can't say the same about T8sco this morning we got there before 9am and it was already really busy. I was glad I had a list we it was actually OK, no irritating people. I can confess to spending quite a bit in there which I will have to remedy but I did get some bits and pieces for dh and dd to take away with them next week.


Had a payout from cashback site this morning so an extra £30.30 winging it's way over, I really want to pay it off the computer but there is a payment to go out next week anyway and I really should build up the flights fund so that is where it is going.


Had a message from work to collect a bunch of flowers from the bosses so they will fill my hallway with a beautiful scent.


Some extra plans in mid Jan, I didn't realise it was my father in law's 70th birthday and my dh Aunt messaged him and his sister to see if they were organising a party. We're not but after a few phone calls and messages we've arranged to go down for the weekend, staying with dh folks, and then go for a meal in Cardiff. It's at one of J.O. from Essex restaurants so need to see what sort of prices they charge! DH aunt will be coming up from Cornwall as a surprise. F-I-L is not in the best of health so a party would be a nightmare for him.


Waiting for dh to come home soon then we'll be preparing some food for tomorrow and Xmas Day.


Hope all have a good festive season, H x

Evening all, slept in today until 0900 must have struggled to get to sleep as anxious about dh and dd getting off ok and then heard dh mate random giggling at 0415 when they got picked up. I dropped off OK after that.


So after a slow start I have been busy pottering around doing the downstairs today, the lounge is almost straight but I have left up the Xmas tree and a few decorations for a couple more days. I've also sorted a couple of areas in the kitchen that breed clutter and look horrendous, the shelves and display cupboard are now minimalist and I have treated myself to new tea towels as the others are rags - these are now car cleaning cloths.


It looks so much better, I am on my way to having a place for everything i.e. a box for stationery, a drawer for batteries, all our CDs put away nicely (they're still in the attic). Imagine Monica from Friends, that's my aim without being too over the top as ours is definitely a home that's lived in.


After cleaning the kitchen it still just shows how bad it is and needs completely redecorating - one day!


I'm just about to update the budget whilst watching a bit of t.v., no surveys today and no change to present neutral fund. I've cooked off a packet of beef mince this evening to make Bolognese, ds and I had this for tea and there are 3 tubs in the freezer for meals it was nice despite not fancying beef again. The fridge and cupboards are looking bare but I have loads of veg, both frozen and fresh so I'm sure I can knock up something tomorrow.


Tomorrow I going to take some things to the charity shop/clothes recycling, sort out my bedroom and clean the bathroom. I will also get the last 3 loads of washing done, 3 done today also.


Hope all OK, H x