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

*Jellie*

Am going to keep updating this list today! Not very exciting reading I'm afraid!

[STRIKE][STRIKE]1. About 3 hours work[/STRIKE]
2. More packing
3. Grocery shopping
[STRIKE]4. Since it is not going to be a NSD get petrol and anything else essential I can think of![/STRIKE][/STRIKE]
5. [STRIKE]Flylady list from today and for tomorrow (when it's posted!)[/STRIKE]

*Jellie*

Menu plan time!

I'm trying to use some of my recipe books more by trying out new recipes. Over the next couple of days I'm going to try a couple of potato side dishes from Bills Open Kitchen- mini potato gratins and spicy potatoes.
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/45/individual-potato-gratins
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/roastedspatchcockwit_73068.shtml

In terms of main courses for the next few days I'll be living out of the fridge and freezer
1. Meatballs and chorizo with rice
2. Fishcakes, potato side and Mediterranean roasted veg
3. Tomato and mozzarella veg with spicy potatoes

Better go and fly a bit more before I have to go out

missymoo81

Hello Jellie,:hello:

So sorry I haven't been around to post, have just caught up on your diary, and my word you are doing amazingly well especially keeping on track to have everything paid off by your birthday, you are my motivation to get mine paid asap.:T

And I too am part of the blankie, notebook club:D but I have to say oooooh how jealous am I, a slanket!!! I want one!!! *** kicks her sad normal blankie off the sofa in disgust*** And I want a new note book!!!! Not allowed to buy anything though..... hmmmm might hint to OH as he bought his mum a slanket for christmas... but he's on a MS kick at the moment too..... or could poss make one out of my blankie:think: **** picks blankie back up off the floor***..... as for the notebook I'm sure I NEED one, to write all my meal plans and resolutions in...... think I'm going to have to raid the copper jar and get the patchwork one from tescos I've been wanting for months.....

Your meal planning sounds good jellie, I like your ideaas, I too am trying to make things that I don't usually, we always seem to have the same things:rolleyes:

I really need to declutter too, it's amazing how good you feel after it, really must get my a*se in gear.

Speak soon

Missy x

*Jellie*

Great to see you Missy- thanks for making me laugh....a lot!

Another PAD £20 today. I'm not quite on track this month to make the payments I need but I'm hoping I'll pick up pace again next month. Plus if the house sale goes through I'll be able to use the money I'd usually pay for mortgage etc to debts. Don't want to rely on it though as things are moving very slowly and I'll also be paying out for storage.

I think I've found a part used notebook that I can use for meal planning etc for the next few months. I hope you can get a bargain if you do decide you need one.

I think everyone on MSE is on a declutter, mealplan and try new recipes kick! There are a few inspiring threads to follow!

missymoo81

yes I think everyone is on a meal plan etc etc kick, will have a little peep at some other diaries I think.

Part used notebook..... noooo...:eek: you're making me feel bad for wanting a new one..... la la la I can't hear you and your used notebook:D

*Jellie*

There are some other good threads about on meal planning etc.
I'll try and post the links later.

Pretend I've just bought a brand spanking new notebook if it helps

Spends yesterday on petrol £21.29 and groceries £15.29.

Hoping the snow will encourage a couple more NSDs in the next couple of days.

*Jellie*

My flylady list for today (including finishing kitchen from Monday)

Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
[STRIKE]Clear floors of clutter and vacuum them
Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe sofas
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt backs!
Sort coats and shoes and bags[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb allthose corners and electrical appliances and shelves.. etc
Clear mantel and put back only what should be up there!
Wipe and water plants[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
2. Wash any soft furnishing that need it
3. [STRIKE]polish and dust all the electricals![/STRIKE]
4. Binbag dance..

missymoo81

Sounds like you are going to be a busy girl hun. you're putting me to shame... really need to get my bum into gear when I get home, am so tired though!

*Jellie*

Don't feel bad Missy- I'm not back to work until next week. I try to do a proper flylady week every holiday so that in between I can just do a bit of cleaning here and there to keep on top of things.

Having checked out your diary I'm going to copy your toiletry sorting idea when I do the bathroom. As part of the use it or lose it challenge I need to start using more of my toiletries. I need to get into better routines to take care of myself in the week but more importantly I'm going to steal the idea of sorting out a basket of toiletries to treat myself with at the weekends. To start with I'll aim to use at least one over the weekend. Things like hair masques and body scrubs and skin lotions which I seem to think that the act of buying them will make me look and feel better without using them

Have almost finished the kitchen so I'd better go back and update my list. I'll break for lunch and start on the lounge. Having not done a decent clean for ages this is taking tons of time!! 1 1/2 hours so far on the (small) kitchen and I still need to clean the cooker and fridge and sort out some cupboards :eek:

*Jellie*

Links to challenges and ideas for decluttering for anyone interested!
This weeks flylady
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2179905
The use it or lose it challenge
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2168595
The cook something different challenge
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2175791
The crazy clothes challenge
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2158803
The great declutter 2010
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2168703
The 100 day challenge (choose things not to buy for 100 days)
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2070473