Wednesday 4/2/09 What small dfw things have you done today???

Bagpuss741

I just managed to get two free tickets to a screening of confessions of a shopaholic on 17th February from sky perks:j Am so excited as I haven't been to the cinema in ages. Just have to figure out how to smuggle in sweets and a drink:rotfl:
Post here if anyone else is interested: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1460171

Lurleene

Hey everyone- hope everyone is keeping warm and well. There is no snow here at the mo but loads yesterday. I had to walk home in the dark with the kiddies and there were loads of tyre marks in the snow where cars were coming off the road! It took ages because everytime I heard a car I had to stop and make sure the kids were safe before we could proceed.:eek:

1) Scratchie x 10p
2) Received £12 e-voucher from Toluna which I will save for buying a present.
3) Walked to work and back thus saving fuel. (only cos it was too blimmin cold for my car to start again)
4) Did weekly Tesco shop for family and only spent £42 and used about £4 MOCs. I didn't even glance at the toileteries aisle because I probably have enough to last us for the next five years.Still wanted to though.
5)Will look online later for cheap ways to keep kids entertained at half-term.

I'm off to watch Relocation starring my secret love Phil Spencer. I hear he is having credit crunch worries at the mo and I want to take him in my arms and tell him that it's all going to be ok.:o

Have a good evening!

lemma1968

Lemon_Tree wrote: »

going to make eccles cakes in a minute, just need to check the receipe with my mum

Oh can we have the recipe please?

My DH LOVES eccles cakes, they are his favourite.:j

Lemon_Tree

once it get it from my mum i'll pass it along, i love hers as they're not so dry that you have a coughing fit when you eat them.

Lemon_Tree

oh does you're DH call them fly cemetries as well????

angelflower_2

thanks for that....I got some tickets. Have to travel 20 miles but dd really wanted to see it so thats great.

Seems like they have monthly offers which is great. You can go every second month....good spot!!

Lemon_Tree

receipe per my mum with added translations by me;

big blob of butter (about 2oz could also be marg)
enough sugar - brown (about 2 oz again, can be white if you don't have brown)
heat together in microwave and mix.
mix in 'enough' raisins/sultana's (soaks up the butter & sugar and makes a thick mixture, probably 2-3 oz if not a bit more)
block of flaky pastry (i used 340g but mum was talking about 1lb/445g)
cut it in half, then cut each half into 4 - 6 bits (depends on the size)
roll out each bit to 4" 'roundy squares', put a dollop of fruit mixture in each.
Milk round the sides and fold in together.
turn over and roll lightly, cut 2-3 slits in the top, milk the top and sprinkle on some more sugar
at 180 C cook until 'cooked' (this is about 10 - 15mins)

my cooker is now squeeking at me so i'll run and check them, hope they're fine.

Paulgonnabedebtfree

I finally managed to get some work done today. Mind you, it does sound like it's merely a window in the weather rather than the start of a good run. In order to assist cashflow, I concentrated on the jobs where the customers are usually in and also pay in cash. Picked up a new job worth £112 a year but came home to find out I had lost one worth £100 a year. Such is life. Mind you, the one I lost is because the guy is moving and he's left my details with the new owners so hopefully it won't be a loss at all.
Also, went shopping and only bought bargains (except for that slab of white Belgian chocolate.)

I must stop eating chocolate.
I must stop eating chocolate.
I must stop eating chocolate.
I must stop eating chocolate.
I must stop eating chocolate.

talliedebtbuster

Evening all, just back from Canterbury to uni, long journey home as Victoria had mass signal failure ended up getting nandos whilst waiting for train home. But ive only spent £9.50 today in all as i got some new highlighters too. Not bad! The £10 for my NUS card had already budgeted for.
Fayjmcj...congrats! not good store but ASDA is doing a johnsons new born baby goodie box for just £10.
Andan...whats your website? Maybe we could help promote and drum up the proper busniss for you...no pervy men!!lol
I have a long day tomo finishing off essay...

sophiesmum_2

For you fay;)

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=238575&highlight=Eager+Learner+spreadsheet

Thanks to Hampsterpoo for the discreet post on PIq's diary:rotfl: :rotfl: