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Monday 26/1/09 What small dfw things have you done today???

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  • Hello All!

    Today I have...

    - Not got dressed (feeling poorly) therefore not created any washing to do he he!
    - NSD
    - Storecupboard food
    - Managed to avoid the temptation of causing ABH to lodger!

    Hope you all had a good day! :)
  • Bagpuss741
    Bagpuss741 Posts: 2,291 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Today I have/will

    1. Checked online banking
    2. Had highlights done (my cousin is a hairdresser so it only cost me £15:D)
    3. Store cupboard meals
    4. Completed lightspeed survey
    5. Got sent relaxing bath soak to test for Tesco
    6. Completed oven cleaner survey for Tesco
    7. Completed Make up survey for Tesco (hopefully will get some to test)
    8. Continue to test facial cream for Boots
    9. Cancelled direct debit to dog's trust as cannot afford to send them £5 a month aswell as sponsor two dogs:o (feel really guilty about this one)
    10. Reduced amount of direct debit to Tesco clubcard plus
    Tesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini
  • Marru
    Marru Posts: 4,126 Forumite
    Marru wrote: »
    Hello!

    My Fairy Godmother sprinkled some fairy dust on me on Friday evening and Saturday morning so I am now back in full force!! :j

    Today I have:

    - scratchcards
    - curly quizzes
    - racecaller
    - online banking
    - spreadsheets
    - updated signature
    - packed sold book
    - Take meter readings and feed into imeasure
    - Book cash back bingo tickets
    - Post tax info, bank details and second reference info to recruitment agency
    - Email second reference info to another recruitment agency
    - Send one job application
    - Contact one creditor that claims I have broken our DMP agreement :confused: All sorted !!!
    - go and do paid dog walking :D
    - Play free tenner I got in email for one bingo site - no wins this time
    - Invoice freelance work I did last week

    Will do

    ALL DONE!

    blissysmile.gif I can't belive it. This is the first time I managed to make a list that I was able to complete and have all the important things on it. Plus that I heard today that the company that my CV was sent last week to are interested in interviewing me. yay.gif
    "Everything will be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not the end."

  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    today i have
    done scratch cards
    tidied bedroom - finally it's done and it looks wonderful
    nuked some food mid decorating the kitchen rather than caving and getting something elsewhere.
    finished flooring in kitchen so know what we can take back for refunds
    not much else really
  • sophiesmum_2
    sophiesmum_2 Posts: 4,965 Forumite
    Marru wrote: »
    blissysmile.gif I can't belive it. This is the first time I managed to make a list that I was able to complete and have all the important things on it. Plus that I heard today that the company that my CV was sent last week to are interested in interviewing me. yay.gif

    Well done Marru , know how hard it has been for you lately, so without meaning to sound patronising, well done and I am proud of you signgoodjob.gif
    Reduce,re-use, recycle.






  • Lily81 - Fantastic news :T

    Andan - Huge :grouphug: to you

    And as usual, :beer: to sophiesmum for this wonderful thread...I'd be lost without it!

    Now going to watch Eastenders then tackle BT over a decent new contract...fingers crossed!

    Hope everyone is having a good evening
    xx
    Joint debt with OH at LBM Sept 08 (excluding mortgage & student loan) - £34,069 :eek:

    Getting married 05/09/09 :love:

    To lose for the big day (lb) 2/51
  • Hi,
    To silly questions.
    what is the "hokey cokey" that I keep reading about. I'm sure you are not all talking about the group dance we all did at school.

    How do I become a tester or a mystery shopper ?? Both sound like enjoyable things to do.
    Thanks Fran
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    Amazon 14.......4/50 Etsy14............46/75. Ebay........23/200
  • cassey1
    cassey1 Posts: 1,531 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I won, I won, I won!
    Hi Everyone,just got back from my mums,i will read your posts in a minute.

    today i have
    Only spent money on weekly train pass.
    -took lunch and snacks to work.
    -checked on line banking.
    -got free newspaper fron train station,instead of buying one.
    -had tea at Mums.
    -heating not been on,as been at work all day and then went sraight to Mums. Should not go on at all now.

    Today i will
    make lunch for tomorow.
    -take dinner out of freezer for tomorow.
    do surveys.
    -do comps.

    I think thats it,will go and catch up with you all now
    -
  • Lurleene
    Lurleene Posts: 1,108 Forumite
    Hey all...

    DFW things today
    1) Qualified for a free box of dishwashing tablets courtesy of Freebies thread.
    2) Used a stamp that came unfranked in the post.
    3) Got the bus into town - only £1.60 rtn so far cheaper than fuel and parking.
    4) Bought T clothes with Boots points
    5) Used a blinky and got NO7 cream for 65p
    6) Daily scratchcard x 10p
    7) Store cupbaord dinner

    Not so DFW
    1) Spent £15 in Lush - but got £50 worth of stuff and nice mummy points from B.
    2) Subway lunch for me and T (used voucher from paper though)
    3) Took him for ice cream at McD's and they refused to let me pay with Luncheon Vouchers :mad:
    4) Bought a new bra - but it was £2.50.
    5) Now have £1.48 to last til payday on Thursday. I will do it!

    Am off to watch Book Quiz then will catch-up with thread.
    L x
  • Evening everyone, havn't had chance to read todays thread yet, thought Id post first, but I hope everyone has had a good day.

    Today I Have

    * Took HM brekkie and lunch to work
    * Had a lsd, needed to get a birthday pressie and got some lovely strawberry and asparagus plants from B&M £1.60 each
    *Used up sausages that go out today for toad in the hole for dinner, yum!
    * Packed up some items that I cant sell on ebay for the charity shop tomorrow
    *Quidco clicks
    * Put my name down for overtime on the weekend, dont fancy it but the cash will be nice

    Have a good night everyone x
    Living as simply as we can


    Baby Girl Due 1/2/2016 :j
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