Getting prepared for a New Year.

Good evening,

So, yesterday was totally manic for DD birthday and party. She had a fabulous day :-) was so special to see her celebrating with family and friends. Today consisted of sorting out gifts, getting the Christmas tree up and then to another toddler party.
I have managed another NSD today :j had to order food shopping last night so can't class yesterday as one, but happy to say I didn't spend anything else and shopping come within budget. Would have probably spent on a cup of tea at the party yesterday but literally had no time.

Thank you beanielou, I have 7 1/2lb to go until my target. I am hoping to be able to get that for when my countdown runs out in the New Year so I can go for free, even if for a little while.

Good night

JD x!

Good evening,

So not a NSD today. It's a family members birthday and I had thought DH had bought their present already but he had not, so walked down town quickly to get something. That come off the christmas/Birthday budget and I also bought DS a Christmas jumper in the charity shop so have taken that off the clothing budget.
Whilst I was there I went and booked an eye test for next week. This is one thing on our list that I have managed to save for each month, as I am desperately in need for new glasses. Also my DM bought me a voucher to go towards them so hopefully I will have enough without having to add to it.
I also had to get out £30 to pay for DS scout trip, so hobbies/trips is now down to £0.
I did however sell some of DS old climbing gear today for £40. Will put £20 in the tin and keep the other £20 for ice skating nearer christmas.
Didn't have work today so have been having a good sort out, mainly DD craft stuff as she has mega amounts and got more as gifts on the weekend. She does love sitting and doing crafts and has enough to last for a while now.

Have a lovely evening

JD x

Good evening,

So today was not a NSD in the slightest. I managed to sit down and do an online order for christmas and ticked quite a few off my list. I spent £65.07 out of the christmas/birthdays budget. Also spent £16.50 out of the clothing budget for a tshirt for DS, although this will also be a Christmas present.
Unbudgeted spend today include a £10 top up on glasses frame that DS chose at his appointment. So, that will have to come out of the surplus money we had to begin the month.
Also, had to pay the 20p for parking in town after school for appointment, usually walk down but needed to be back for another appointment at DD school so would have been to much of a rush. Have a pile of 20p's in the car for this anyway.
Did manage to have a good clean of the house this morning although I did not get everything that I wanted done, as still not feeling 100%.
I am still feeling determined to keep on track of everything and to be better prepared in the New Year.

Have a lovely evening

JD x

Good evening,

Today was not a NSD again but only by luck was it not an unbudgeted spend. I sold another item on selling site for £10, which I dropped off on my way to work this morning. But I only remembered last night that after school today was DD school christmas fayre. So, I used the £10 so the budgets are still intact for now. Bought back £3.75 change so have put it in the tin.
After the fayre I had to go pick DS up from DofE before going to my SW meeting. I lost 1lb this week, very happy with that as I did have quite a bit of birthday cake on the weekend. I have another 5 1/2lb to go until target.
Tomorrow, I am going to my DP so should be a NSD, all being well.

Have a good night

JD x

Many thanks ETA, nice to hear someone thinking I am doing okay I know I am only a week in but already I am feeling more on top of things. Just by making sure I write everything down and not just hoping I remember what we have spent money on and then have no idea where it all went.
It also helps me that all my family and friends know about our situation and why we are in it, they have commented on how much more determined I seem to actually succeed this time. (DH side of the family know nothing but that's his choice, and I have no intentions of telling them either) my BF has bought me a lovely budget book for the new year
Today was a NSD and also got some vouchers for next christmas :j I help my DP once a month with ironing etc and they pay me with vouchers, I do this throughout the year and it really helps at Christmas. Cash burns a hole in my pocket usually so this has always worked best for me. Also helped them put up their christmas decorations today, which I love doing.
We are planning on a quiet weekend this weekend as DC are pretty tired out this week. DD still has two weeks left of school :eek:

Have a wonderful Friday night

JD x