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Thursday 17th Sept - What small DFW things have you done today?!

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  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    edited 17 September 2009 at 3:33PM
    Waves hello to spykey_uk

    It really does help - hope to see you tomorrow!

    I can add today - ordered xmas pressie for little neice used free delivery code (til 19th Sept) (and sent it straight to her mummy so saved postage :)) and used a voucher for m&s and quidco :)
    Ate home made soup lodger girlie made (was yummy)
    Posted amazon dvd carefully and so only paid 90p postage :)
    Collected some more padded envelopes for free from work
    Taken myself off the quiz team as am now teaching on Thursdays so that will earn rather than make me spend (starting next week!)
    Delivered a letter by hand and so saved stamp
    Bought another book 2nd class stamps when in PO (why are they trying to sell you things like insurance at the mo)
    Away home early as worked through my lunchhour

    :)

    Almost forgot - SHOCK HORROR - got an email from my mother - (only happens every 3-4 years) she's offered to help out buyign DD a second hand cello - wasn't expecting it so thats a nice thing to happen (and odd cos my mum doesnt 'do children') hers or mine :)
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • spykey_uk
    spykey_uk Posts: 355 Forumite
    Hi Fayjmck! *Waves*

    Will definitely pop in tomorrow and will hopefully be more productive!

    See you then! Have a good evening! x
    Mortgage when started (Dec 2013): £157,272.50
    Current mortgage (date): £156,885.56
    Mortgage free day: Dec 2043
  • Bagpuss741
    Bagpuss741 Posts: 2,291 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Today I have:

    1. Checked online banking
    2. Walked dog
    3. Took dog to vet for pet smile month (free dental check and goody bag for dog:D)
    4. OU Coursework
    5. Store cupboard meals
    6. Played free scratchcard (10p)
    7. Written shopping list ready for tomorrow

    Welcome on board to all the newbies:D
    Tesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini
  • catmiaow
    catmiaow Posts: 5,954 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hey people!

    I am too organized today, I have also done today:

    Prepared lunch for tomorrow for work
    dusted downstairs
    cleaned cat bowls
    sorted out cat litter tray :j
    No you're not a vegetarian if you eat any animal or fish, so do not insult genuine veggies by calling yourself one! :mad:

    Thanks to everyone who posts competitions. You are the stars of the board :T:j:T
  • Candy0107
    Candy0107 Posts: 1,645 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    Didn't have a NSD :rolleyes: - decided to buy a replacement MP3 player - went to Currys where they were marked up at £39.99, scanned at £49.99 :eek: but because the shelf edge label showed the lower price, they had to sell it to me cheaper :money:

    Needless to say, I am one happy bunny :dance: and the guy put the price ticket in the bin

    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

    Candy xxx
    Debts at the start of my journey - about £23,000 lightbulb moment 01.03.2007 (1st payment to CCCS)..Debt Free Date 25.06.2013 Deposit savings £17,000/£30,000
  • BeautyandtheBeast_3
    BeautyandtheBeast_3 Posts: 1,027 Forumite
    good evening all,

    1) went to work
    2) completed on line surveys
    3) couple more items to go on ebay!
    O/S Debt: PL £[STRIKE]15207.34[/STRIKE] £9884.55; HSBC £4060.99; Tesco£1430.15; M&S £5990.17; Virgin [STRIKE]£5158.69[/STRIKE] £4210.14; Egg £4619.00; O/S = ££30,292.42 AIM - To Be Debt Free 56 months
  • Lurleene
    Lurleene Posts: 1,108 Forumite
    Hi all - smsfrancis you have made the most helpful DFW step of all! Well done!

    1) Went to work
    2) Bought Tesco's own ink and got extra CC points and recycled old cartridge for points. And used MOCS.
    3) Bought flour and yeast to try making my own bread.
    4) Had leftover soup for dinner.
    5) Went to pick up a second hand fridge but they weren't in! I was peed off but I can't really afford it at the moment - so every cloud..

    See you tomorrow, L x
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    smsfrancis wrote: »
    I joined this forum :)

    Love it :D
    @ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82
    AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7
    "NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"
  • PurpleFairy26
    PurpleFairy26 Posts: 3,903 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    Hi! Newbie here, ****waves*** lurking for sometime and have been very MSE for last few months after refinding website that I first found a few years ago and just got lazy!! Being pregnant and the realisation of going down to one salary for several months has driven me to action and I'm addicted!!!!

    So today:
    • Ate for free at conference
    • NSD
    • still smiling after buying ONLY what was on my shopping list last night at Tesco's. Even better that the coupons I had saved me over £15 and got 300 extra points with coupons too. (all stuff I needed)
    • packed away 2nd Xmas pressie already bought
    • Found address for mobile phone recycling (freepost) for Clubcard points
    • completed online survey
    • PAD
    :D:D:D this is very addictive!!

    You're all very inspirational and just by lurking for a bit and reading everyones helpful hints, it's amazing how simple things can make such a difference.
  • honeybear_2
    honeybear_2 Posts: 3,914 Forumite
    I wasn't sure where to post this til I read this post...
    jonno7 wrote: »
    You're all very inspirational and just by lurking for a bit and reading everyones helpful hints, it's amazing how simple things can make such a difference.

    but I got my bank statement today & my interest charges on my overdraft (which is huge!) are a few pounds less this month :j

    It's a minor thing but it does show how taking control of your spending & focusing a bit more can make such a difference :)
    @ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82
    AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7
    "NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"
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