The 'complete this challenge' challenge...suitable for all!

scrooge2008

You can do it DeeDee - there looks like a lot of work in that list though.

I didn't read the instructions carefully and DS's passport photograph was in black and white and not colour. So I have to get another photo taken and it re-signed. It's going to take me all week to get this passport sorted at this rate.

wilf55

DeeDeeinDooDoo wrote: »

Wow! New life in the old thread!

Wilf55, have you thought about investigating any trust funds or even local sponsorship for your son? There might be a wealthy person in your area with an interest in Golf/young people.

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thanks i seriously would like to invest in trust funds but have debts and nothing to invest atm

we are rock bottom financially and on benefits ill health!

i am in the process of applying for a couple of grants that i know are available

you can search and get details of him on google .. haydn mccullen

am trying to cut down expenditure cos the debts arent massive compared to some just banging at the door HARD! So need to budget and set up payment plans as a priority

in the meantime need to start ebaying but house is a tip cos i hoard carp to ebay!

need to get organised basically!

thanks for help and inspiration
debsxx

wilf55

last night i started the golf diary
made booking for accomodation in southampton
sourced info on a grant

today have paid one debt off
and posted letter regarding another
cut down tree in garden
tidied bathroom

now....must look at flylady list!

scrooge2008

Wow wilf - typed in his name and more entries came up for him, than if i'd typed Katie Price.

Will have a real nosey later. How exciting!

wilf55

thanks scrooge! now the problem still remains how the hell am i going to fund it!..hes really good and doesnt ask for anything but we are walking round a house in need of carpets etc decorating and paying the bills any suggestions?

JennyJewell

Hi wilf55
I don't know if this is of any help to you at all but what about something like Betterware to help you earn 40-50 pound a week? I am doing this to save for my wedding and though it can be hard work it's actually simple to do and I enjoy the exercise,(a bit of body toning for me for my honeymoon ). You go at your own pace and I personally chose Betterware because you don't pay for anything! You don't pay to start, don't pay for catalogues,stationary - you don't even pay for delivery! You just go out there and earn your money
Good luck
Jenny
P.s. Please don't think I am trying to recruit because as I'm not a co-ordinator I can't - just wondering if it is a possible solution for you

wilf55 wrote: »

thanks scrooge! now the problem still remains how the hell am i going to fund it!..hes really good and doesnt ask for anything but we are walking round a house in need of carpets etc decorating and paying the bills any suggestions?

wilf55

Thanks Jenny, due to health problems I cant walk very far, but might see if dd's would be prepared to help

thanks so much, I didnt realise that you didnt have to pay for anything up front etc

scrooge2008

Here we go again:-
The 3 Must Do's:-
- DT/RB x 6
- Ebay - Iron clothes and wash any that still need doing
- Mystery shop write up
Plan for today:-
07.15 - 08.15 - Dress to shoes, family up and out
08.15 - 09.00 - Pick up kids, Lollypop
09.00 - 09.30 - Catch up with DT/RB x 6
09.30 - 12.30 - Accounts job - eat sandwich while here and cup-a-soup
12.45 - 14.30 - Catch up time
- Hoover hall/stairs and landing - Timed 10 minutes
- Clean out shoe cupboard - Timed 10 minutes
- Make rice for tonights tea - Tuna with stir fry rice - Timed 5 minutes
- Scrub down your counter top - Timed 10 minutes
- Clean under the sink - Timed 10 minutes
- Clean the small appliances - toaster - Timed 10 minutes
- Throw out containers and glasses not used in the last year - Timed 10 minutes
- Type up mystery shop - Timed 30 minutes
-14.30 - 15.30 - Lollypop
- DT/RB x 6 - if still not finished - TW article - AP
-16.20 - 17.00 - Parent's evening
-17.00 - 18.30 - Get things organised for Thursday
- DS's homework
- Clothes and sandwiches
- Ebay clothes ironed
- Passport application filled in - photo signed
18.30 - Leave for body pump class
21.00 - Chill further with my new book.
22.30 - bed

OK, no money making today, just focus hard to get rid of the niggling things that have been hanging around all week, I want rid of them. I'm going to work straight through, no distractions, and then look forward to a really nice gym and chill session in the evening. I'm feeling energetic and motivated today, so I need to capitalise on this. Here we go.

Plan for MARVELOUS, MAD MARCH
STICK TO BUDGET AND HAVE £10,000 IN MY SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT END OF 2010 - MARCH TARGET IS £430.00 and 6000 Tesco points.
Plan
Ebay profit - £20.00/£80.00
National Childbirth Nearly New Sale - £0.00/£60.00
Vouchers/Coupons/Grocery savings- £10.00/£20.00
Mystery Shopping - £9.00/£100.00
Surveys - 0/£10.00
Quidco - £45/£60.00
New business - £100.00
Tesco Points - 6000 points - 1000/6000
Total - £75.00/430.00

WEIGHT TO GO DOWN BELOW 10.5 STONE - THE END OF A FLABBY BODY
Plan
The Shred DVD for 20 minutes 4 x a week
Gym 2 x a week
1500 calories a day
Weight March 1st 2010 - 11stone 7 lb now 11 stone 5 lb - 2/14
Calories week two - 1500/1500 calories
Exercise week two - 1 x 20 length swim/gym.

PLAN EACH DAY AND WORK MY PLAN - POST ON MSE EACH DAY
8/31

FLYLADY
Plan
Put a housework task in each day and stick to it.
One - two hour intense session a week.
Absolutely no housework at the weekends.

NATURE/CULTURE/OUTINGS
Plan
Family trip to Edinburgh Castle with Historic Scotland
Family meal out with Tesco vouchers - Cafe Rouge
Trip to cinema with friend
Read The Now Factor again

DOUBLE MY INCOME IN 2010 CHALLENGE - £20,010 in 2010.
Plan
Make £430.00 from £10.00 a day challenge - new business
Earn £788.00 from Accounts job and Lollypop
Special Project - 15 hours - 1/15
DT/RB each day 4/7
TW/MT each week 0/2
TW/WA during the month 0

CLOTHES CHALLENGE
Plan
£60.00 for two smart outfits/shoes suitable for business wear

NEW BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
Plan
Transfer mobile to business use
Decide exactly what my service is going to be
Leaflets for business
List of target clients
Make sure accounts are up to date
Fill in VAT return
Set up basic web site
Change business cards
Chase up BT over business phone
Apply for CCL

scrooge2008

Hi wilf,

I was wondering whether fundraising was an option, perhaps a sponsored' 'pick up litter' in the area, or a garage sale. You could set DS a target to aim for.

I am not sure of the rules here, but in our area, a smart, young person showing some initiative, walking around the area with a bit of a blurb about themselves and their ambitions on a sponsor form, would go down extremely well.

wilf55

morning guys

have put the washer on but 2 more loads to go in
have put last nights pots in sink! and done some ironing

going to do a quick flylady as in full list if poss but quickly
do ds1 golfing cv to send to companies etc..main part is done just needs latest things adding
photo and then list managable chunks on ebay
do an ebay refund
collect ds from school and other peoples kids that i do
take ds golf hopefully back for 7pm

think about tea in the meantime take something out of freezer and prepare to avoid takeaway!