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Tuesday 24/2/09 What small dfw things have you done tody???

:DWhen we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.

But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free, or staying debt free;)

Examples could be charging your phone up at work instead of at home to save your electricity, hanging washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending.

So be proud of those small steps, they really are important.:D

Today i will:
  • check online banking -
  • update spreadsheets
  • move some money to savings
  • make a loaf in breadmaker
  • storecupboard lunch and tea
  • laundry hokey cokey for OH
  • ironing for me
  • reduce, reuse,recycle one thing
  • swim and jacuzzi to use gym membership
  • aim for low spend day
  • Clean one room so no work to do at weekend
  • sparkle a lot HSstars.gif - silver/black star socks today
Good morning lovely dfw'sjumping0044.gif, Just a quick one from me today off on a day out with oldies today -coach ride, meal and entertainment - so need to go and get them organised in a minute.

Hugs to nyone in need.

Hi to any new posters, and returning old posters:j , and a big wve to all the regulars :hello: , catch up with you all later.
xx
Reduce,re-use, recycle.






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  • Morning all

    Hope you are all good today
    My list

    Pancakes - of course
    Do lodger brekki tea and room
    Laundry hokey cokey
    cleaned kitchen using old stuff and elbow grease
    WOrk to finish to invoice today
    GO to beach and find a shell (that should cheer me up)
    Drop off a form for dd to save post (and its late whoops)
    Move money about
    Check banks
    Look see if i can do camper insurance through cashback site - dont think i can
    Do diary
    update spending diary (2 nsd's woo hoo)
    PAD
    Pennies to spotty pot

    Not sure what else today - still a bit glumsome so try and shimmer rather than sparkly
    bright lumanestent (SP?) flowery socks today

    Is today lent day to give somethign up???? Think about that too

    Waving xxx
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • Morning SM - am second woo hooo!!!!!!!! Hope all ok at your house x
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • DawnW
    DawnW Posts: 7,519 Forumite
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    It is not lent yet, it is pancake day (shrove Tuesday)! Lent is after today I think (not being an expert on religious matters). Pancake day I think originated from the need to use up supplies before the start of the fasting for Lent. Pancakes are MS!

    So far today I have:
    HM breakfast
    Checked online banking - payday tomorrow!
    Put a batch of lemon curd cookie dough to chill in fridge so that I can bake it tonight when the oven is on anyway.
    Put a load of washing on at 30 degrees.

    Later I will:
    Do animals and open up greenhouse (must get on and do that in a minute)
    Peg washing out on the line in the garden
    Ring EDF about huge gas bill; will it be covered from direct debits or do they want me to pay the extra?
    Do packed lunch for work
    Go to work
    Renew family railcard on the way to work
    Charge work phone at work (fair enough I think)
    Supper from stores
    Bake the cookies!
    Oh and make some pancakes I guess!

    Have a good day everyone x
  • lent starts Ash Wednesday and lasts 40 days up to Easter (Sundays don't count).
    Ash wednesday is tomorrow.
    Reduce,re-use, recycle.






  • morning all! working for most of the day but i hope to:
    • check bank and see what 'spare' money i have :rotfl: not a lot me thinks
    • pancakes for me and DD
    • book friday off as annual leave...im moving into my new flat on friday :T
    • set up payments for new flat and bills
    • use up rest of freezer contents throughout the week
    • advertise appliances for sale...my new flat has appliances in it :rolleyes:
    • PAD - cant decide who to pay today
    • any other MSE DFW things i can think of!
    hope everyone has a good day!
    ;)
  • Morning all!

    SM - I'll take one of those hugs? Feeling carp still today but at least I feel a bit better than yesterday.

    Fay - Just googled it - lent starts tomorrow. Shall have to put my thinking cap on as to what to give up.

    Won't be doing much today as feeling bit dodgy. Not eaten for two days apart from slice of toast last night. Oh well, good for the weight loss I suppose!

    So here's Tuesdays list for me:

    * Sparkle dimly
    * Washing at 30'c
    * Decide whether to go to work
    * storecupboard tea for OH - doubt I'll fancy it


    Thats it. Not too good! Must do better :rotfl:

    Miss P
    xx
    **Keep Calm and Carry On!**
  • mizzy2
    mizzy2 Posts: 149 Forumite
    Morning all

    today
    -performing in about an hour!!!
    -watch rest of performance class
    -go to travel agents to talk round the world
    -go to nvq
    -stay at work after nvq long shift!
    -sleep
    -done scratchcard/dooyoo ratings

    have a nice day everyone
  • CLKG7
    CLKG7 Posts: 64 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Good morning.

    Hope you are all ok!

    Today my list looks like this:

    • Do daily scratchcard - won 10p
    • Check bank - been paid
    • Move money to savings
    • Pay Phone bill
    • Do at least 10 pages of OU coursework
    • Dont eat rubbish
    • Plan meals for tomorrow
    • Plan how to not have a cigarette tomorrow

    I think that about it for today.

    Have a nice day everyone
    Charlie xx
    ***My Savings now:£1871***
    ***Savings Challenge for 2012 = £3000***
    MSE = :A
  • flipcake.gifYippee its pancake day!!! yummy yummy!!! no idea of what i am going to give up for lent tomorrow.......................???

    Anyway today i will:
    • loaf in the bm
    • washing hokey cokey
    • pray it turns fine like yesterday so can dry washing outside
    • more ironing........:o
    • try not to eat the whole batch of twinks hobnobs made last night.....
    • pancakes for tea!! yummy yummy!!
    • hoover downstairs
    • stop fuming about having to up the overdraft
    • update diary
    • daily clicks and scratchcards
    • check for surveys
    • lots of cuddles for ds2 as full of cold and is very poorly sick! (sorry, eau de vomit is the smell of the day)
    • cook and puree some more fruit and veg ready to freeze for ds2
    • cook some yummy cakes whilst oven is on
    • extra layers for everyone today so can keep thermostat low
    • ring up phone company and downgrade package
    Think thats enough for today, ds2 is gonna keep me and the washing machine busy, hoping ds1 doesnt catch what ever it is too..................................
    hope everyone has a good day!
    love rags
    xxxxxxx
    December 2018: £20,850.24. Now: £18,333.02 Total paid in 2019: £2517.22

    Weight loss: 1.5lbs
  • OliveOyl_2
    OliveOyl_2 Posts: 3,506 Forumite
    Morning All :hello: My you are all busy!

    good luck with the house moves/performances hope those feeling carp have their days improve :wave:

    Today I have/will:
    • been to the gym already :D used their shower/shampoo/soap etc
    • brought in packed lunch
    • had a NSD yesterday - decided only to log those achieved rather than those [STRIKE]intended[/STRIKE] hoped for. :o
    • pancakes tonight woo hoo :j
    • check a few more quotes for car insurance - and CANCEL my automatic renewal :eek:
    • washing on at 30 and airer dried.
    Have a great day everybody.
    And for Lent I am giving up gin :o
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