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21/22/02/09 Weekend what small dfw things have you done ???

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  • Spent some lovely time with my dad this morning, most of family were there so it was nice to have everyone is same place at one time.Been in a lovely mood all day.:D

    Just nipped to boots for a pressie for friends birthday tomorrow, they had electric manicure sets 1/2 price just under £15 so picked up two of those (mum wanted one for someone too), used 2 of the £5 facial vouchers to get eye cream usully £6.84 so just £1.84 each with vouchers, got two more of the free gifts NO 7 bags for spending more than £18, and also got extra points voucher from machine. So lots of value on my spend.:D Was also given another 2 of the facial/haircare vouchers and 2 £5 no 7 vouchers so may pop back tomorrow and pick up a couple more bargains with those;)
    Reduce,re-use, recycle.






  • Bagpuss741
    Bagpuss741 Posts: 2,291 Forumite
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    Today I have/will

    1. checked online banking
    2. NSD
    3. Walked dog and took drinks with me and avoided ice cream van:D
    4. OU Coursework
    5. Play free scratchcards
    6. Store cupboard meals
    Tesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini
  • Bagpuss741
    Bagpuss741 Posts: 2,291 Forumite
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    Hello, Can anyone tell me what the daily scratchcards are and where to find them?

    Thanks Kat x

    Info on free scratchcards here: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1487085
    Tesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini
  • Hello,
    Today I have done more DFW things than I realised! Maybe these things are becoming a habit...? :j

    Today I:
    -washed laundry on 30c (used vingear as fabric softener)
    - ate leftovers for lunch
    - made HM cinnamon bread
    - made HM brown bread
    - turned heating off and opened windows to enjoy fresh air!
    - went for walk with OH in the morning. He bought sausage at the market, I didn't buy anything :D
    - using battery on laptop to surf net instead of using electricity
    - checked online banking....all ok.
    - preparing tesco grocery order online, searching for all the lowest price items and creating a meal plan for the week.
    - got 10.50 worth of clubcard tokens (= 40 worth of restaurant vouchers!) so will be using those for dinners out with OH. :beer:

    All in all a great DFW day!
    Debt at highest 01/01/2008- $79,385.32 :eek:
    Debt now 01/03/2009 - $63,194.72
    DFW Nerd Club Member #993
    Feb NSD challenge 9/10 days, Mar NSD 5/10 days
    Mar grocery challenge 221.02/250
  • sans_2
    sans_2 Posts: 1,382 Forumite
    SophiesMum - Enjoy your time with your Dad.
    Mymess – Glad your son is now out.
    Hi all,
    My dfw things for today:
    • Greggs – spent £0.99 paid with £1 luncheon voucher = 0
    • Breakfast – not organised enough to have any this morning
    • Lunch – had some Ready Brek
    • Boots –
    Transaction 1
    Time Delay Gradual tan £5.86 less £5 skincare = 86p to pay
    Transaction 2
    Time Delay Gradual tan £5.86 less £5 skincare = 86p to pay
    Transaction 3,4,5,6 &7
    John Frieda serum £1.95 less £2 hairy = £0 to pay
    Transaction 8
    Winegums £0.50 = used points to pay
    Transaction 9
    Electric toothbrush heads £7.50 = used points to pay
    Transaction 10
    Olay regenerist cleanser £6.99 less £5 skincare = £1.99 to pay and 4 points
    Transaction 11
    Time Delay Gradual tan £5.86
    John Frieda serum £1.95
    P&P hand cream £10
    less £5 skincare, less £2 hairy, less £5 p&p, less £5 NO7 = £0.86 to pay
    Transaction 12
    Time Delay Gradual tan £5.86
    John Frieda hairspray £2.44
    P&P hand cream £10
    less £5 skincare, less £2 hairy, less £5 p&p, less £5 NO7 = £1.30 to pay
    Transaction 13
    Time Delay Gradual tan £5.86
    John Frieda hairspray £2.44
    P&P hand cream £10
    less £5 skincare, less £2 hairy, less £5 p&p, less £5 NO7 = £1.30 to pay
    • Boots - took back an item for refund of £6.99
    • Re-organise coupons in purse
    • Mutual point e-mail click through = done
    • Found 5p
    • Herbal Essences shampoo & conditioner sample received in the post
    • cut out address labels to reuse from junk mail
    • Took ripped unreusable carrier bags and 2 empty glass jars for recycling
    • Not going to the cinema depsite looking forward to it earlier as I'm too comfy sitting in bed with laptop reading various sections of MSE;)
    Tesco points: 101 (£21.50, £19.50, £7.50, £21 & £5)
    Boots points: £0.28
    Pigsback points: 715 (4 xBoots£10 & 1 xPizzaHut£10, 2 x £10 clothing vouchers)
    Mutual points: 3417 (redeemed 8250)
    Rpoints:redeemed 28925 points)Cashbag:£8.91(£20)
  • Candy0107
    Candy0107 Posts: 1,645 Forumite
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    Hello Again (I'm like a bus, don't post for ages then post twice in the same day!)

    Great to catch up with peoples progress DFW wise. Thanks for the 'get wells' - my ankle is getting much better (I am now able to walk on it) mind you, it didn't hamper last weeks trip to Ikea in Southampton :confused: (OMG it was really busy)

    Andan, would love to meet up there are so many places to choose

    Sophiesmum, hope you enjoy the rest of the day with your dad



    Well, I had an interesting chat with a guy at the bank.....I managed to upgrade my account from a basic to a standard (OK there is a fee, but I get discounts on insurance, days out, holidays etc)

    So, I am sat at home watching really bad movies and plan on having a pamper and an early night

    Take care
    Candy xxx
    Debts at the start of my journey - about £23,000 lightbulb moment 01.03.2007 (1st payment to CCCS)..Debt Free Date 25.06.2013 Deposit savings £17,000/£30,000
  • Today has been a bad spending day been into London and went to Borough Market, always great fun but expensive. Had some nice food and got some cheap eggs £1 for 6 free range.

    Done daily cards - 10p
    Waiting for ebay items to end, currently doing well.
    Posted old cds to Music magpie
    Will do some review this afternoon
    Dinner at home tonight
  • Today I have:

    Done daily card - 10p.
    Done b/t from from one c/c to another to reduce the interest - why didn't I think to do that before?
    Spend nothing so far and am only planning on buying cereal for the rest of the day.

    Not much, I know. But I'm proud of working out the b/t idea on my own. It just popped into my head at the bus stop and I thought, "Go for it." :)
    Kayleigh
  • ratty67
    ratty67 Posts: 228 Forumite
    Happy Saturday afternoon everyone!

    Today I have...

    - Walked to town.
    - Went to Mr Wilkinsons for some more gardening supplies.
    - Dug over the back garden (80% soil space now devoted to veg growing) - the digging was a joint effert between me and DH - and raked.
    - Planted one long row of peas. Slightly early but we'll see how they go. Will put in another row in a few weeks.
    - Marked out the rest of the space ready for carrying on tomorrow.
    - Gained some bushes from neighbour. Have placed where they need to be planted.
    - Planted toms and peppers (from yesterdays list. Whoops!)
    - Found bedding plant seeds, will sow tomorrow.
    - Carried on drying clothes round house from yesterday.
    - Store cupboard meals.
    - Daily clicks and free scratchies (still to do)
    - Surveys

    That's it for today. I'm worn out!
    Sealed Pot #418 ('09 £414.12) ('10 £550.90) ('11 £440.60)


  • well done ratty! I ventured into the garden, looked at the patch that needs some work before planting out and then promptly came in again LOL
    DFW 228 LONG H 68
    DFD 2017 :eek:
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