Jellie's attempts to banish the wobbles and get debt free!

Lemon_Tree

i've got a problem with splurging in craft shops, but i've given myself the permission to only spend what i've put aside from the bits i've saved on shopping receipts etc. I figure that normally i would have spent the money but it's by savvy MSE shopping that i've managed to save the funds so it helps me fund my crafting habit. I have come up with a cunning plan for christmas pressy's this year which involves lots of work from me but means i use up lots of scrapbooking papers that i no longer like - i'm making scrapbook calandars, almost done the first one, i've got quite a few to make so it's going to keep me out of mischief and stops me picking at sweets etc

Fire_Fox

I don't think I have ever had a present for someone more than two months before Christmas. I have had ideas but never done the deed: you guys are soooo organised!! :T

thecatswhiskers

Hi Jellie just popping in to see if you're holding up ok? Hope so. *hugs*
You're brill for having a pressie box - very organised!
:money::T


thecatswhiskers xx

Primula

Hiya
Hope you feeling some better.
I am very pleased with myself - do you remember my ironing basket and the pesky linen jacket that never got done? Well, it's done and I can see the bottom of my ironing basket. You have to imagine me singing and dancing and jumping around with joy at this point! LOL
P

SarahNeedle1872

Hiya Jellie, hope you're feeling a bit better

Sx

*Jellie*

Hi everyone! Thanks for the best wishes. I'm still struggling on. My scans have come through- more fear to face but hopefully some answers too.

savingholmes wrote: »

Good on you - I think with the size of debt you have I would be more inclined to keep going and hold back on the splurging - but I think because I have more debt in a strange way I feel the need for occasional treats to keep going. That is my excuse and I am sticking with it! I only tend to spend relatively small amounts tho (but still more than I probably should)

Good strategy SH. If I was doing this for a long time I would definitely need to have more money built in for treats.

Lemon_Tree wrote: »

i've got a problem with splurging in craft shops, but i've given myself the permission to only spend what i've put aside from the bits i've saved on shopping receipts etc. I figure that normally i would have spent the money but it's by savvy MSE shopping that i've managed to save the funds so it helps me fund my crafting habit. I have come up with a cunning plan for christmas pressy's this year which involves lots of work from me but means i use up lots of scrapbooking papers that i no longer like - i'm making scrapbook calandars, almost done the first one, i've got quite a few to make so it's going to keep me out of mischief and stops me picking at sweets etc

More great MSE ideas! Treats are that much better when you know you've paid for them from saving on something else!

Primula wrote: »

Hiya
Hope you feeling some better.
I am very pleased with myself - do you remember my ironing basket and the pesky linen jacket that never got done? Well, it's done and I can see the bottom of my ironing basket. You have to imagine me singing and dancing and jumping around with joy at this point! LOL
P

Yeah :j Now don't go wearing it too much or it will end up in there again

Primula

Just a quickie to let you know I'm thinking about you and sending you some good vibes.
xx

Fire_Fox

I think you are doing brilliantly to keep so on the ball when you aren't well, you must be positively dangerous at full power!!

*Jellie*

Thanks guys. I'm really struggling at the moment!
Not doing too bad on saving money but still feel awful!

savingholmes

Sorry you are feeling so rubbish - hope you feel better soon.