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  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,833 Forumite
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    Morning, had a quick discussion with the kids about Christmas this year. They know the budget has been cut and there will be far less money spent than in the past. In addition, I have suggested we donate to the local food bank and to the women's refuge centre. Everyone has agreed and we will be having a sort out of some toys in the loft, a few clothes and a variety of food stuffs. It's going to be a difficult Christmas anyway, and I would prefer to do something to help others. I believe this will help everyone.

    Off out to walk the hounds now.

    Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Matt_The_Chippy
    Matt_The_Chippy Posts: 264 Forumite
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    Hi Tilly

    Your Christmas plans sound so good for the benefit of the children. They will get so much out of helping others. Its a valuable life lesson for them. Great idea and more people need to share this spirit.

    Congrats on smashing the mortgage this year.
    Mortgage at Highest- £126.995 Aug 2006
    Mortgage- (Lightbulb moment, Sep 12) £95,571. (Jul13) £92,616 (Oct14) £88,224
    OP Since Sep 12- £11,401.13, currently £8,416
    Original Finish Date- Aug 2032
    Target Date Aug 2020 :D
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,833 Forumite
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    Thanks Matt. The kids are looking forward to helping out.

    We have just got back from a very brisk walk. As we will be leaving them for quite a while whilst visiting the hospital, we wanted to make sure they were well exercised beforehand.

    Mr T checked in at a couple of shops on the way back - another 15p to the pot :T

    Have a good day, Tilly
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • nattypants
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    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »
    Morning, had a quick discussion with the kids about Christmas this year. They know the budget has been cut and there will be far less money spent than in the past. In addition, I have suggested we donate to the local food bank and to the women's refuge centre. Everyone has agreed and we will be having a sort out of some toys in the loft, a few clothes and a variety of food stuffs. It's going to be a difficult Christmas anyway, and I would prefer to do something to help others. I believe this will help everyone.

    Off out to walk the hounds now.

    Tilly x

    You really are a kind person Tilly, and I am certain the Universe will acknowledge your, and your family's kindness and consideration:A

    Take care X
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  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
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    Wonderful charities to support Mrs T...

    Have a good eve
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  • ammonite
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    Well done for supporting those charities Tilly. Love the way you get all the family involved with things :)

    Hope you had a good holiday?
  • newgirly
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    Hi Tilly, that really is a lovely idea that I might borrow for my lot, even if its just a trip to the charity shop to donate some of their old toys before xmas. Its nice to make them think of others at this time of year :D
    2022 MFW 67 - 33 month challenge to clear mortgage, month 17 completed and and extra 2 knocked off 🙂MFI3 No.12
  • edinburgher
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    It has come to my attention that it is now 30 working days to :santa2:

    We are finishing up on the 21st.

    Exciting!
  • moneycurious
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    Think that giving to charity is a fab idea - well done tilly!!xx
    Dec 2011 £141,000 / dec 2013 £135,000/ Jan 2014 £131,000 / July 2014 £129 000
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,833 Forumite
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    Morning Mr E, Christmas is certainly just around the corner. I must admit that recent events have changed how I am feeling about Christmas this year.

    However, I know that we can help others and that will help us - very convoluted thinking perhaps. I do look for the positive in situations whenever possible :)

    To everyone who has posted, many thanks and my apologies for not responding. It's a difficult time at the moment.

    Best wishes Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
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