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  • RosaBernicia
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    I have no idea what happened about bulbs either DIA. I keep meaning to replace the one in my hallways and then resenting spending £4 on somewhere I don't intend to stay, but that's silly because I will have to sort it before I go!

    Dishwashers are a little more expensive than I thought, but will be on my list for the longer term. We will get there :)


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  • doingitanyway
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    RosaBernicia wrote: »
    Dishwashers are a little more expensive than I thought, but will be on my list for the longer term. We will get there :)
    That's the thing about being on here. I now believe we will :)
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  • beanielou
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    We will all get there.
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  • MuffinTops
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    Sorry to hear about the much loved shabby shoe departure.

    I've just had the same thing with light bulbs. I have a squillion screw bulbs, quite a few thin bayonet ones but no normal bayonets which is all I need in my house!!! £7 for 2!!!! I want the lampshade included for that!

    I'm not a fan of dishwashers. I'm not a fan of washing up though either!!!! It's a shame that licking the plate isn't a hygienic way to keep them clean!!! :o
  • doingitanyway
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    MuffinTops wrote: »
    I'm not a fan of dishwashers. I'm not a fan of washing up though either!!!! It's a shame that licking the plate isn't a hygienic way to keep them clean!!! :o
    Hilarious :rotfl:
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  • RosaBernicia
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    MuffinTops wrote: »
    I'm not a fan of dishwashers. I'm not a fan of washing up though either!!!! It's a shame that licking the plate isn't a hygienic way to keep them clean!!! :o

    I guess paper ones can be recycled... not ideal for things with sauces though!:rotfl:
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  • doingitanyway
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    I have done sort of well today. I took in lunch and coffee. Last Thursday I bought both. I walked 40 minutes to save fares so I still have enough from today’s fares budget for tomorrow. I spent £2.20 on a coffee at lunchtime. A friend at work was on a TV quiz show today so a few of us went to a bar to watch her on TV. I bought a colleague a drink and I had one. I don’t regret it as she is generous to the team but it cost me £11

    I have packed lunch again tonight for tomorrow :)

    I decided to pass on our Christmas drinks next week. Too pricey and I’ve had an expensive month already…:o

    I had a good day at work. It is good to WFH but I also enjoy working as part of a team too. :)

    Still thinking about the Karch3r steam cleaner.

    The house is a mega mess today, maybe it is the glass of wine after work, as I can see it is a state, but I don’t seem to mind that much…

    I’m thinking about the days I spend money. I should be able to spend 3 days a week and not spend 4 days a week. That is what I am working towards

    Off to make tea, turn on my electric blanket, make a hot water bottle. Oh, the glamour of my nighttime routine :D

    I hope you had a good day reader

    DIA x
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  • Tinkerbelle2000
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    Hi DIA. It does seem like everyone has a different way of dealing with NSD's but I have YNAB and I'm going to try and use it again starting the new year so I think it will be the same as I have been treating my spreadsheet and every penny is budgeted. I think I'll give up on the NSD's and just report when I don't stick to budget.

    I too am shocked at the price of bulbs, I have found B&M to be the cheapest as they do multi-packs and they work out a lot cheaper.

    Take care.

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  • doingitanyway
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    All this talk about NSDs got me thinking so I thought I would post on NSDs. I love NSDs because:

    They provide the proof that I don’t need to buy coffee or chocolate or papers or any of the other props of daily life. I can in fact be happy just being alive. :)

    When I have been spending too much out of a habit a NSD resets the clock, allows me to breathe out, refocus on my goal and become mindful again :)

    They confirm I always have more than I need. We generally do. I often think I have nothing in to make a meal, but on a NSD when buying is not an option, I always find something and the something is always good.:)

    Not buying boosts my creativity. Last week I did not want to break a NSD by buying freezer bags. I researched. I used my lidded stainless steel bowls. So, a solution that is money saving AND ecological. Result. :money:

    NSDs help me with deferred gratification. I can’t have it tomorrow, but I can the day after, or the day after that. (This defines my entire DF Journey ;)) The thing I want today will not disappear. I can have it. I don’t choose to have it today. That’s all. :)

    They make me feel wealthier. I can’t increase the available money I have. I can shrink the days the money has to cover. :)

    I have always been a rebel or an independent thinker (depends on your view point) and in this crazy, consumerist, money-driven society when we are pushed to spend, spend, spend, it’s nice to say, ‘no, actually, I don’t want to spend today.’ :D

    Have a lovely Saturday evening
    DIA x
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  • moneyonmymindsam
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    doingitanyway wrote: »

    They make me feel wealthier. I can’t increase the available money I have. I can shrink the days the money has to cover. :)

    DIA x



    I love this quote from you DIA - what a great way to think :D your one very clever lady :)
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