Mother's day weekend "what small dfw things have you done today ???" thread.

sophiesmum_2

When 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
• plant some more seeds and do some work in garden
• sparkle a lot - stripey socks today
• use lots of smilies to cheer me up:D
• quick bargain hunting trip to town
• use up no 7 vouchers whilst there

Good morning lovely dfw's, Hi to all the regular posters and welcome to any newbies .

Sending hugs to anyone feeling poorly or down xxx

Woo Hoo it's the weeknd and the sun is shining. Off to town this morning for fresh veggies and any bargains I might see:D
Gardening planned for this afternoon and then party for my oldies tonight so will be doing the catering for that later on. Busy day ahead.

Hugs to any poorly people xxx
catch up with you all later

Spendaholic_Chick

Am I second?

Ooh I am! Woot! lol

I've still gota bad back and arm,so treating myself to a massage today,although it's more MSE than it sounds as they have a 25% off offer today!

Today's list:

- free scratchcard - 10p
- quidcoclicks
-checked onepoll and pigsback
-dry washing on airer
- do shopping sticking to budget
- check freebies board
- storecupboard lunch and tea
-list some more stuff on ebay
- bingoporting as I type here


think that's about it - really need to do more but can't think!

Cleosmum

Yaaaaay was wondering where you were lol! I had planned an nice lie in but was awake at 7.45 grrrrr.

So far I have:

• Checked banking
• Visited MSE and had a nosey round

And I will:

• Sort out stuff for mothers day and DS birthday tomorrow
• Clear garden out and get lawns done
• Hunt buggy out of garage for a clean up to give to friend
• Phone top up from boots for points and voucher
• Take kids to park, take drinks from home
• Meals from stores, lasagne for non SW and I shall have cottage cheese cannelloni mmmmm
• Job search and fill out some more apps
• Get my CV sorted, still not had time to sit and do it

Think thats it for today! Have a happy, sunny day everyone! :j

Cleosmum

Spendaholic_Chick wrote: »

Am I second?

Only cos you wrote am I second :rotfl:

Spendaholic_Chick

Cleosmum wrote: »

Only cos you wrote am I second :rotfl:

I know, didn't mean to cheat, just was so surprised lol

Ooh,just won 1000 points on bingoport -over halfway to another amazon voucher now :j

found_a_bargin

hi all,

Got a million and one things to do this weekend as im moving back to parents next weekend and havent started sorting stuff out yet.

I need a boot up the bum to get me going.

Spendaholic_Chick

*boots fab up thebum*

did that work?

~Yorkshire_Belle~

Hi all
Lovely day here and up and about early enough to enjoy it as DS1 had to be out early on a trip
It'll be football ferrying all morning for me and pick up some veg and bits I need for next weeks meals
:jhave checked bank - I know it's good that nothing has gone out for a dew days but it's so BORING! I might have to open another account that I can DD backwards and forwards from like Eeyore and the balloon in the jar. That way I can still enjoy updating spreadsheets - oh dear, I am so sad !
:jhokey cokey underway and first load on line
:jmade twinks hobnobs last night and going to do some muffins today
:jpesto and pine nut loaf just out of bm - yummy
:jhave to do some work today too as I need something for Monday which I haven't finished. DH is working today but has left post it notes around the house reminding me about it - he knows I'd do anything to distract myself - I'd even contemplate ironing!
:jgarden needs some attention so will try to fit a bit of that in too. I see Lakeland have just launched their latest gardening catalogue
:jreally enjoying a cookery book I got from the library called the Frugal Cook so may treat myself to my own copy of that for mother's day
:jfriend has found some good campsites which let the DSs have campfires so am going to look at their websites and sort some dates out so we can look forward to our weekends away (have trailer tent and all kitted out so cheapish break. Site fees have shot up though)
:mad: have to pay for tickets for stadium gig ( ie £££££!) as DH has been bought one as a present and I have to pay for mine

Have a great day everyone
Belle

[STRIKE]PS Don't forget the clocks go forward tonight so have to do more DFWing in less time[/STRIKE] :rotfl:Numpty that I am - it's next weekend!

Broken_hearted

Quidco clicks
Sort out more bootfair stuff
Go for a walk

Broken_hearted

Kelkoo is only 1p now

MrsAudus2b

Hi everyone :hello:

Didn't post yesterday as internet was playing up and still is today - I have just lost my first post, grr! Need to phone internet provider again!

Went out last night wth work people on a night that had been arranged for some time and was so pleased I managed it. Had a great time, OH drove me there and back :A and I spent £15. Managed to last about 3 and a half hours before feeling too tired and achy so definately on the mend now! Can't wait to get back to work, start swimming again etc!

Anyway on with the list:

• Check online banking
• Check emails
• Heating off all day
• Storecupboard breakfast and lunch
• Watch Eastenders on i player
• Housework
• Clean out rabbit
• Meeting with wedding florist at 1.30pm :j
• Sister is home for weekend so big family meal tonight at mums :j
• I'll drive so OH can have a drink and to save on taxi fares
• Buy two bunches of flowers - otherwise NSD
• Three new DVDs arrived from Tesco rental - free entertainment
• Charge camera and the organise and load last night's pictures onto computer
• Use free texts to ctach up with friends
• Finish making mum's mothers day present

Lots of love to all
Have a wonderful weekend
xx