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Reached my emergency fund target and no debt. Mental health so much better!
Today was a big day today. I have reached my emergency fund target of 6 months expenses. It has taken me nearly 9 months to reach doing lots of overtime and cutting back on non-essential expenses. I …18 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
I do the Delia method: - fast boil for a few minutes - Bash them about vigorously in the saucepan with the lid on - Take the lid off and let them steam dry for a bit (5 minutes maybe) - Pre-heat the …7 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
Well done for recognising it in yourself and not burying your head in the sand at your friend's comment. I suffered from this a few years ago after all the lockdowns. I had got so used to being …8 -
Re: 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3
Up early and back at supermarket for 7am. Got loads of fresh fruit very RTC. Still in date. Home. Put it all away ( one of my most loathed jobs) then hoovered upstairs/downstairs, washed all the floo…7 -
Re: 22 Foxhole East
I have deliberately toned down my baking this last 6 months. I made a rhubarb and apple crumble yesterday, about 8 portions worth, <pouf!> gone! Nothing left when I got up.Tomorrow's offer…8 -
Re: 22 Foxhole East
At least they appreciated it!4 -
Re: A Very MSE Advent 2025
I've opened the ferrero for today's Advent joy. I also had a meal with an old work friend. I normally donate money/food at Christmas but I haven't donated much this year. I'm goin…5 -
Re: PCN Parkingeye Eastbourne Asda
Correct, so check it every few days FYI, no private parking companies issue fines, magistrates do ( but not in these private cases. ) Most of these private sites have restrictions like these, extrem…2 -
Re: Ive got a CCJ form, from I PARK SERVICES, can i fight it?
Is it a N1SDT claim form1 -
Re: Ive got a CCJ form, from I PARK SERVICES, can i fight it?
Yes but what exactly2
