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Re: Thank god we paid the mortgage off
Last couple of days has been busy. Lovely day yesterday as the youngest was asked by the charity they volunteer for to cut the ribbon at their new store. So was a very early start as it was well over…5 -
Re: Cavity Wall installer left thousands of beads in my garden and down my drain
You are right to complain and see about getting it checked and delt with but don't worry till you loose sleep in the meantime. I found some had blown into the loft and it had blocked some air ve…1 -
Re: Turning Straw into Gold: Creating Long Term Security & A Solid Home
I read lots of cheap books (I tend to get 99p kindle books). At this time of year there’s nothing I love more than just staying in and watching films on a weekend. DH and I also play video games whic…4 -
Re: Child turning 16 shortly - any time-sensitive to-dos before?
If driving lessons are NOT on their ToDo list, I'd strongly encourage that to be added. DH had the pain of taking his test multiple times post University, and didn't get at least one job be…3 -
Re: Don't hit me with those negative waves Moriarity
I'm the same. I tried stoozing once, and found that I spent so much more than normal as there wasn't the same running out of money barrier that you get with the debit card. I have my card f…2 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
As expected I gained 2lb today. I'm getting back on plan though, properly after the weekend. Today we've been out celebrating a relative's birthday so off plan again, and some leftover…2 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
PAD (Payment a Day) Today's PAD - £2 Jan - £172 Feb - £187 Car balance Sept 25 - £11,031 - now £8,2883 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81893262#Comment_81893262 No, they will provide us stuff, but I can't claim back. I prefer to choose and keep my own. I didn't spend …3 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
Hope you feel better soon @DundeeDoll . It makes sense to readjust aims to reflect reality. This is, after all, an encouraging place and not a drudge place 😊11 -
Re: The Best Is Yet To Come
Well that is the half term almost done. I am typing from my new sofa and plan to sit here for the majority of the day. I still hurt from my fall especially if I breath deep, cough or sneeze and movin…1
