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Baybee1984
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Hi guys..
Well Ive been reading some of the diaries/blogs in this part of the forum and decided to create my own as feel it'll help me keep tabs on my finances. Will also be reading and keeping up with the other blogs here too so hopefully we can inspire each other!
Okay well a bit about me. Im 24 and have a 4 year old DS.
Myself and OH were TTC but have decided to stop and try again next year and save up for a family holiday abroad next year instead. We've booked to go to Ibiza next May. So need to be earning/saving as much as poss. And also will be watching what I eat [well TRYING!!] and hopefully tone up a bit in time for then!!! Ahh!!
So here goes nothing..
Well Ive been reading some of the diaries/blogs in this part of the forum and decided to create my own as feel it'll help me keep tabs on my finances. Will also be reading and keeping up with the other blogs here too so hopefully we can inspire each other!
Okay well a bit about me. Im 24 and have a 4 year old DS.
Myself and OH were TTC but have decided to stop and try again next year and save up for a family holiday abroad next year instead. We've booked to go to Ibiza next May. So need to be earning/saving as much as poss. And also will be watching what I eat [well TRYING!!] and hopefully tone up a bit in time for then!!! Ahh!!
So here goes nothing..
\\ Debt Free April 2008 //
\\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //
\\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //
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Okay well I havent spent anything today so that can only be a good thing lol.
Havent earnt anything either tho, tut lol.
On another note, healthy eating today completely went out the window! Sweets, crisps AND ice cream! Sooo disappointed in myself, have nooo idea why Ive been so hungry for junk today!!!\\ Debt Free April 2008 //\\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //\\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //0 -
Spent £60 over the weekend, went away to a friends for the weekend so was to be expected and was a one off so..
Need to get back on track MSE wise this week!!! \\ Debt Free April 2008 //\\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //\\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //0 -
Okay have totally neglected this but something I read the other day about keeping a 'money diary' logging everything I spend each day will help my spending habits so thats what Im going to use this thred for from now on..
FRIDAY
Total spend: £0 [shocking lol]
SATURDAY
Shop - bread, milk, newspaper - £1.50 - used voucher for free loaf of Hovis
Chip shop lunch - £2.70 [DS's treat]
Total Spend: £4.20
SUNDAY
Shop - newspaper, magazine for DS - £3.45
Total Spend: £3.45\\ Debt Free April 2008 //\\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //\\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //0 -
Hey I love online comps too, :j I have won so much lately and it stops me spending and it is a free hobby (i only enter online or free text comps).
We sound not too unsimilar by the way, I am 25 and have a 5 year old son lol, but not with his dad anymore.
Good luck with your posting what you have been spending lol.
I am saving for a house, and decided to put a spend diary etc here too because at least it is easy to find, but it seems not so many people come onto this board I guess. :rotfl:"Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!!"Nov NSD: ?/30 Nov Make 10 Day ?/300Get Rid Of Debt: ?/2000 !! :mad:0 -
Hey Zoe, thanks for the support! Good luck with your saving too!!
MONDAY
Bus fare - £2.80
Shopping - £52
Bills - £32
Buffet lunch @ Pizza Hut - £8
Total Spend: £94.80 [ouch!]\\ Debt Free April 2008 //\\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //\\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //0 -
TUESDAY
Total Spend: £0 [yay!]\\ Debt Free April 2008 //\\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //\\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //0 -
WEDNESDAY
Total Spend: £0\\ Debt Free April 2008 //\\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //\\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //0 -
THURSDAY
Total Spend: £0\\ Debt Free April 2008 //\\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //\\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //0 -
FRIDAY
Bus fare into town for me n EX OH [ooh that feels weird saying that..] to buy DS new trainers - £5.60
3 new cushions from Wilkos - £15 [need something to cheer the sofa up til I can afford to replace it]
Birthday cards for Dad - £3.80
Burtons giftcard for Dad - £10
Starbucks - £5
Chinese takeaway for mine n DS's dinner - £5.30
Total Spend: £44.70\\ Debt Free April 2008 //\\ Single Mummy to 1 boy - 4 years & 5 months old //\\ Last weeks spend: £139.39 - 2 NSDs //0 -
Yes, doing things with the EX OH can be weird huh. Mine comes and stays since we live 2 hours away now, and I invited him camping with us in Jan next year. Just keeps him involved in their lives though doesn't it
Besides, in small doses and on holidays we can handle each other fine :rotfl:
Long term day in day out is another story :eek:
Sounds like you have been good with your no spend days lately :T"Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!!"Nov NSD: ?/30 Nov Make 10 Day ?/300Get Rid Of Debt: ?/2000 !! :mad:0
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