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The Ten Commandments

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Since getting my lightbulb moment in February, I've become addicted to this site, and the DFW threads in particular. As a result, I've become a nerd, joined the £2 savers club, take part in the monthly budget challenges and joined the fat-free wannabe cuddle.

But it's getting worse! :eek:

I have spreadsheets for everything. I feel smug every time I drop my loose change into my pennies jar. I indulge in competitive shopping at the supermarket against complete strangers who don't know that I'm peering into their trolleys and laughing at the fact that my baked beans are cheaper than theirs.

Now this! I've drawn up a list of commandments!

1. Thou shalt not buy branded items - Smart Price is just as good.
2. Thou shalt not get the bus, thou lazy a**e. Save your money and walk!
3. Thou shalt forget the location of Waterstones and learn to love the library.
4. Thou shalt not buy lunch - thou shalt take healthy home-made food into work instead.
5. Thou shalt NOT buy those shoes - thou already hast five pairs of black shoes, so get them re-heeled instead.
6. Thou shalt not go shopping because thou "desperately needeth" a new suit for work. Thou shalt have a look on ebay or in charity shops instead and then thou shalt feel smug and clever at getting a bargain.
7. Thou willst findeth a bottle of Stardrops if it killeth thou.
8. Thou shalt honour the (Money) Bible and studieth it daily.
9. When thou art feeling full of self-pity or generally down, thou willst log on and get inspiration from other DFWers.
10. Thou willst get through this!

Any other useful Commandments?
:eek: What if the hokey cokey is what it's all about? :eek:
Official "Bring back Mark and Lard NOW! or else (please)" Member 16
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  • LookingAhead
    LookingAhead Posts: 4,633 Forumite
    :T Brilliant! And some of them really made me :rotfl: too!

    I think this should be a sticky!!
    Bank Balance: In the black for the moment.
    Sainsburys Loan: Cleared July 2010
    Credit cards: AMEX Airmiles Card: direct debit set to clear balance monthly
  • tesuhoha
    tesuhoha Posts: 17,971 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Thou shalt not covert your neighbours possessions. (applicable as much today as 2000 years ago)
    The forest would be very silent if no birds sang except for the birds that sang the best






  • hehe made me chuckle this thread. good one ! :)
    Debt at highest £16k+
    Debt at lightbulb moment £14,800
    Current debt £6336
    Cleared £4206 in November 05 How ? Bye Bye PPI :)
  • moozie_2
    moozie_2 Posts: 3,063 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Thou shalt not order take away because thou has not planned dinner!

    One of my greatest weaknesses!

    Very good thread, made me laugh! :D :rotfl:
    Leason learnt :beer:
  • elisebutt65
    elisebutt65 Posts: 3,854 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Another one?

    11. Spending is not saving - However much you may be saving by buying this item now, you are still spending to buy it!!

    Esp. relevant when you see the threads for IPod for only £7.99!!! You don't need an IPod!!!

    Or a new coat in the sale reduced from 79.99 to £29.99 - You're still spending 29.99, NOT saving £50!!!
    Noli nothis permittere te terere
    Bad Mothers Club Member No.665
    [STRIKE]Student MoneySaving Club member 026![/STRIKE] Teacher now and still Moneysaving:D

  • JollyNolly
    JollyNolly Posts: 375 Forumite
    Superb. Nominated this one for Post of the Month.
    £2 coin savers club: £1.49
    Official DFW Nerd Club: Member no. 047
  • Ali-OK
    Ali-OK Posts: 4,073 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Debt-free and Proud!
    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

    Fantastic - laughing in total agreement!!

    Espcially the Stardrops one...should add in microfibre cloths to that!!
    Back on the DFW Wagon:

    CC - £3,300 on 0% til 04/2020
    CC - £4,500 on 0% til 02/2019
    Loan - £12,063.84 as at 4/1/18
  • chilli_dog
    chilli_dog Posts: 843 Forumite
    thou shall not take thy credit/debit cards with thou when you go shopping. cash only. if you have'nt enough you cant buy it.


    very good post
  • If thy must go to the flicks (instead of free DVD trial) thou must a bogof code from Orange wednesday.Preferably someone elses and can only munch smart price goodies smuggled in.
  • southernscouser
    southernscouser Posts: 33,745 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thou shall not buy car mats! :rotfl:
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