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Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Right, I've done a bit more research - of camping/caravan sites (actually looking for glamping/pod type options), and of hotel booking sites, and nothing has come up. It either requires a 2 night min…7 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
tmv - I will definitely look at pod/chalet availability. It's something I noticed on the YHA site, that they've diversified into chalets and pods at some locations too. I've camped at a YH before, bu…8 -
Re: Learning to walk before I run
That'll teach you not to clean the new one 🤣7 -
Re: DCBL letter from a parking fine on a courtesy hire car from 2020 received in 2025 - no appeal option
This letter from DCB Legal is their new template response and makes no attempt to deal with the issues raised. Your defence will be that there is no hirer liability - Smart will not have sent the req…5 -
Re: 2025 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN MrsSD - The Joy of Decluttering
Technically the cat is not allowed on the worktop and was removed after the photo but I clean before making food and shut them out of kitchen which is best I can do right now17 -
Re: 2025 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
I'm not knowledgeable enough to appreciate how the collar worked but clearly it was a Very Clever Thing and the resulting jacket was great. But yes, supremely wasteful. I would have been there gathe…7 -
Re: Moving on
A lovely final day away, though I think I need to be frugal for a while to make up for the spending. I had a quiet morning at the house while DH went for a walk. I just mooched round and picked black…6 -
Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
@DawnW - Yes, that sounds like a similar problem with my dress. I think I must have quite narrow shoulders compared with my general curviness elsewhere, as I noticed that those summer dresses I made …6 -
Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
I am also doing some "weeding" in my wardrobe. I seriously need to cull some of the smart clothes I retained from my working life. I never wear them. They do not even fit as I am nearly 2 s…7 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Would a camping pod type affair be more acceptable to Mr GP? I wouldn’t fancy a tent in October, but something solid and maybe with a heater might be more palatable. Pity about the hostel - that is t…7
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