Squirrel's Smiley, Smart and Solvent Diary

sallyx

Id put a note through their door...I mean are they actually getting up at that time or is it going off by mistake?

Ooooo you've been spending the clothes budget Now Ive been given a £50 boden voucher which of course I haven't paid for and wondering whether I should just use that and count it towards my £100 or shall I just not include it, spend it and still remain at £0/£100 for the challenge....thoughts?

redsquirrel80

I think he is a taxi driver so might be getting up for a shift at that time, could hear him talking this morning after it went off.

I would say if it's a free voucher you can spend it and it doesn't count - just spend it wisely

sallyx

Ah Id let him off...well as long as he a) gets a quieter alarm or b) actually gets up instead of letting it go off over and over!!

Voucher has been burning a hole in my pocket but am waiting until they are having a good deal on discount and free postage before I buy B some swimmers and maybe some shoes for summer. Would save me spending money out the budget then. To be honest the £100 is basically going to go on summer school uniform and shoes new uniform in September. She will need new everything plus a coat so need to really stick to budget and be sensible.

redsquirrel80

I think it's because it's a phone alarm and it vibrates first - probably wouldn't hear the 'tune' if it wasn't for the buzzing...

I'd never looked at Boden before - not cheap are they? :eek:

sallyx

No but their clothes are just devine...and they last for years and years and re-sell on ebay! B lives in Boden clothes, most have been bought in sale or off ebay. In fact most of the things ive bought for her in the sale, she has worn for a year and then I have sold on ebay for more than I paid for them originally

redsquirrel80

Sounds well worth it then They certainly look nice!

Clothes challenge is certainly making me think about what I buy rather than just picking up bits and pieces. Would like a denim skirt and a flowery floaty sort of dress for summer but will try and get those with vouchers from somewhere... or possibly charity shop.

redsquirrel80

Today I am mostly wearing this - I don't know why I'm sharing this with you except that I really like this jumper

sallyx

ooo thats nice, where is it from?

I too am wearing duck egg blue, cardigan...wonder if I can find a picture

redsquirrel80

Betty Jackson.Black from Debenhams - I really like her stuff. Your cardigan sounds nice

I did say at the start of this diary I was trying to make an effort to look smart - maybe I should have daily pics of my clothes to make me stick to it :rotfl:

sallyx

I know, im trying to make more of an effort to look smart, especially for work as I had got into a habit of coming in in jeans.

Have found pic of my cardigan mum bought me
http://www.whitestuff.com/selected_sku/505120259491/GOOD-OLD-DAYS-CARDI-P27427/