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  • sarahb123_3
    sarahb123_3 Posts: 2,767 Forumite
    edited 23 April 2010 at 4:26PM
    This week's list:
    • hoovering
    • [STRIKE]polishing[/STRIKE]
    • general tidy of room doing
    • [STRIKE]tidy dressing table[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy bedside table[/STRIKE]
    • tidy magazine rack
    • [STRIKE]tidy side of bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]clear everything of bed[/STRIKE]
    • washing x2
    • [STRIKE]coins in piggy[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]write 5 new listings[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]post items sold at weekend[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]lottery[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]pay coins in[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]put rubbish out[/STRIKE]
    • replace chain
    • [STRIKE]send parcel back[/STRIKE]
    • return Tesco things
    Pay/save £20k in 2010 £5888.75/£20,000
    June Mini target 0/5lbs Total 23/40
    Ebay profit 2010: March £207:) April £95:) May £130:) June £0 Total £432:j
  • sarahb123_3
    sarahb123_3 Posts: 2,767 Forumite
    edited 30 April 2010 at 9:03PM
    This week's list:
    • hoovering
    • [STRIKE]polishing[/STRIKE]
    • general tidy of room doing
    • [STRIKE]clear everything off bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy bedside table[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy dressing table[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy side of bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]hang clothes up[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]post letter[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE] coins in piggy[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]washing x2[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]washing up[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy top of baskets[/STRIKE]
    • tidy bookcases
    • tidy side of bookcase
    • [STRIKE] sort ironing basket[/STRIKE]
    • store quilt
    • [STRIKE]photgraph 10 new things for ebay[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]write listings[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]post items from weekend[/STRIKE]
    • pay work fees
    • [STRIKE]food shopping[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]put rubbish out[/STRIKE]
    • nail treatment
    • [STRIKE]foot treatment[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]hair treatment[/STRIKE]
    • pay electricity bill
    Pay/save £20k in 2010 £5888.75/£20,000
    June Mini target 0/5lbs Total 23/40
    Ebay profit 2010: March £207:) April £95:) May £130:) June £0 Total £432:j
  • RVK2
    RVK2 Posts: 379 Forumite
    edited 30 April 2010 at 10:41PM
    Next week

    [STRIKE]4 loads of washing and drying[/STRIKE]
    Ironing
    Put ironing away
    Wash and dry bedlinen
    Make bed
    [STRIKE]Hoover stairs[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean bathroom 1[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]& 2[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Tidy,[/STRIKE] polish and [STRIKE]hoover[/STRIKE] lounge
    [STRIKE]Sweep and [/STRIKE]clean kitchen floor
    Sort paperwork
    Tidy office
    Pedicure
    Facial
    [STRIKE]Sort out work suits and press as required[/STRIKE]
    Complete and return HB form
    Make clinic appointment
    [STRIKE]Make doctor’s appointments[/STRIKE]
    Create medium term to-do list at work
    [STRIKE]Sort boot of car[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Hoover and [/STRIKE]clean car
    Sort lounge unit
    [STRIKE] Disconnect water butt and deliver to new home[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Arrange collection of freecycle bits[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Tip with garden waste[/STRIKE]
    Ring bank
    STAY POSITIVE ON THE DIET
  • sarahb123_3
    sarahb123_3 Posts: 2,767 Forumite
    edited 6 May 2010 at 4:34PM
    This week's list:
    • [STRIKE]hoovering[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]polishing[/STRIKE]
    • general tidy of room doing
    • tidy dressing table
    • [STRIKE]tidy bedside table[/STRIKE]
    • tidy magaine rack
    • [STRIKE]tidy side of bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]clear everything off bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]washing x3 [/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]washing up[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]post letter[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]coins in piggy[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]take photographs[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]write 5 new listings[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]post items from weekend[/STRIKE]
    • pay work fees
    • [STRIKE]put rubbish out[/STRIKE]
    • pay bill
    • food shopping
    • nail treatment
    • foot treatment
    • [STRIKE]hair treatment[/STRIKE]
    Pay/save £20k in 2010 £5888.75/£20,000
    June Mini target 0/5lbs Total 23/40
    Ebay profit 2010: March £207:) April £95:) May £130:) June £0 Total £432:j
  • RVK2
    RVK2 Posts: 379 Forumite
    edited 2 May 2010 at 9:05PM
    Next week

    [STRIKE]6 loads of washing and drying[/STRIKE]
    Ironing
    Put ironing away
    [STRIKE]Make bed[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Fix drawer[/STRIKE]
    Clean bathroom [STRIKE]1 &[/STRIKE] 2
    Tidy, polish and hoover lounge
    clean kitchen floor
    [STRIKE]Sort paperwork [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]File paperwork[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Tidy office[/STRIKE]
    Pedicure
    Facial
    Complete and return HB form
    Make clinic appointment
    Create medium term to-do list at work
    Sort lounge unit
    Ring bank
    [STRIKE]Help friend declutter for at least 3 hours[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Help same friend learn how to use ebay[/STRIKE]
    Clean paintwork in d/s bathroom
    Gloss bathroom
    Paint 1st coat in bathroom
    [STRIKE]Chase NVQ certificate[/STRIKE]

    STAY POSITIVE ON THE DIET
  • focus888
    focus888 Posts: 1,483 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    edited 8 May 2010 at 12:57PM
    I haven't been on here for awhile, need to make a list so i actually do something tomo.

    List of things to do so far:

    - Do laundry
    [STRIKE]- Do washing up[/STRIKE]
    - Put away new stuff
    - Empty bins
    - Sort out books and general tidying
    - Clean monitor and tv
    - Clean surfaces
    - Sweep floors

    Also side note start diet tomorrow     :D
  • sarahb123_3
    sarahb123_3 Posts: 2,767 Forumite
    edited 11 May 2010 at 3:48PM
    This week's list:
    • hoovering
    • [STRIKE]polishing[/STRIKE]
    • general tidy of room being
    • [STRIKE]tidy bedside table[/STRIKE]
    • tidy dressing table
    • [STRIKE]store baskets properly[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]clear everything of bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy side of bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]washing x2 [/STRIKE]
    • [strike]hang clothes up[/strike]
    • [STRIKE]sort ironing basket[/STRIKE]
    • [strike]pay bill[/strike]
    • [strike]pay work fees[/strike]
    • [STRIKE]photograph items for ebay[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]write new listings[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]wrap items from weekend[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]post items from weekend[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]post letter[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]coins in piggy[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]store quilt[/STRIKE]
    • store post
    • [STRIKE]put rubbish out[/STRIKE]
    • food shopping
    Pay/save £20k in 2010 £5888.75/£20,000
    June Mini target 0/5lbs Total 23/40
    Ebay profit 2010: March £207:) April £95:) May £130:) June £0 Total £432:j
  • sarahb123_3
    sarahb123_3 Posts: 2,767 Forumite
    edited 31 May 2010 at 10:25PM
    This week's list:
    • hoovering
    • [STRIKE]polishing[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]general tidy of room [/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy bedside table[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy side of bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy dressing table[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE] clear everything off bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]wash bedding[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]2x washing[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]hang clothes up[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]put rubbish out[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]post letter and card[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE] package items sold[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]post items from weekend [/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]coins in piggy[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]clear basket for house stuff[/STRIKE]
    • food shopping
    • [STRIKE]pack bag[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]buy stamps [/STRIKE][STRIKE]and envelopes[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]withdraw TCB money[/STRIKE]
    • look at car insurance
    • [strike]lottery[/strike]
    • [STRIKE]move stuff from bags and cupboard to basket[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]move money to cc[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE] move paypal money to account[/STRIKE]
    Pay/save £20k in 2010 £5888.75/£20,000
    June Mini target 0/5lbs Total 23/40
    Ebay profit 2010: March £207:) April £95:) May £130:) June £0 Total £432:j
  • RVK2
    RVK2 Posts: 379 Forumite
    Next week

    [STRIKE] 4 loads of washing and drying[/STRIKE]Ironing
    Put ironing away
    [STRIKE]Clean bathroom 1 & 2[/STRIKE]
    Tidy, polish, de-cobweb and hoover lounge
    clean kitchen floor
    Pedicure
    Facial
    Complete and return HB form
    [STRIKE] Clean paintwork in bathroom[/STRIKE]
    Gloss bathroom
    Paint 1st coat in bathroom
    Sort wardrobe shelf
    [STRIKE]Buy new toilet seats[/STRIKE]
    Defrost freezer
    Make doctor’s appt
    Hoover and polish bedroom
    Deliver present
    Sort monthly finances
    Re-assess 1yr/2yr financial plan
    Re-assess savings

    STAY POSITIVE ON THE DIET
  • sarahb123_3
    sarahb123_3 Posts: 2,767 Forumite
    edited 5 June 2010 at 4:56PM
    This week's list:
    • hoovering
    • [STRIKE]polishing[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]general tidy of room[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy side of bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy dressing table[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]tidy bedside table[/STRIKE]
    • tidy magazine rack
    • [STRIKE] clear everything off bed[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]post ebay items[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]move postage money to account[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]food shopping[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]use food vouchers[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]book haircut[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]unpack bag[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]2x washing[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]move things from wardrobe to house box[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]put any ebay stuff found into ebay box[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]coins in piggy[/STRIKE]
    • sort car insurance
    • sort ironing basket
    Pay/save £20k in 2010 £5888.75/£20,000
    June Mini target 0/5lbs Total 23/40
    Ebay profit 2010: March £207:) April £95:) May £130:) June £0 Total £432:j
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