10th /11th What small dfw things have you done today?? weekend thread.

sophiesmum_2

When we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.

But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free, or staying debt free

Examples could be charging your phone up at work instead of at home to save your electricity, hanging washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending.
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So be proud of those small steps, they really are important

Good morning everyone
Wooooohooooo it's the weekend


Finally the weekend up at my lovely cottage for a few days , just let the chickies out and cooked them some pasta as a treat, it is really misty outside but I'm just enjoying being here. My new bathroom is finished and is lovely just a bit of decorating now and bathroom is sorted completely, and I can have a shower today instead of freezing my bits off in the bath.:)

Today I will:
check accounts
finish fencing chicken pen
all meals from stores
make a loaf in breadmaker
hokey cokey

sure there will be more but that's a start

Hugs to any poorly people, hi to all the regulars and welcome to any new posters
Have a great weekend everyone

pixiechick99

Good morning SM - thanks for starting the thread today

I'm up early (considering it's Saturday:o), so going to make the most of it and get some bits and bobs done.

Looks like a lovely day - clear blue skies, if a little fresh outside. So washing is on, hoping it'll dry out there.

My girls are with their dad - went last night, so lots of time for me to gt cracking on the Uni work....*mild panic*....
Any advice on organisation skills would be good....I just have piles of paperwork, 3 different module handbooks to work on and no inspiration

Ok, list for today:

• check banking
• daily scratchies
• write meal plan for next week
• write shopping list (brief I hope) for next week
• washing is on now...40deg quickwash
• washing on the line
• meal tonight - leftover HM curry with a jacket potato I cooked on Thurs...
• no heating on yet
• list some items on ebay - lovely Next winter coats that are a bit too small...booo
• Sparkle...at home, on my own

Ok, that's my lot.
if you need them....*waves madly* to all you regulars

Have a lovely weekend!

Candy0107

Morning All

Thanks for starting the thread today Sophiesmum . Morning Milly and all that follow.
Hugs to those that need them

Today I have/will:
• Checked online banking –moved spare cash around
• Done daily scratch
• Need to do Quidco clicks – every little helps
• Meals from storecupboards
• Checked quidco
• Have an NSD – I do not even plan to leave the house today
• Catch up on the forum from the past couple of days
• Need to master my sewing machine
• Just uploading loads of albums to my MP3 player
• Need to book a bums and tums class on Monday after work
• Will resist the temptation to go on Wii fit to weigh myself (I am too big to go on the digital scales I have)….I get weighed in tomorrow so it’s not too long to wait
• Need to work out how many hours I need to do so I get enough money for 2 trips to Wales in the next couple of weeks
• Have a relaxing afternoon to myself

Think that is about it…..have a great day everyone

Candy xxxx

mogchops

Morning all!

Lovely & sunny here though cold, but nice & bright! Thanks for starting the thread SM, & good luck with the uni work Milly!

Today:

- Check online banking
- Quidco clicks
- More hokey cokey
- Change DDs beds
- Sort precarious paperwork pile
- Clean bathroom
- Look through recipe books for easy cake recipes - am ready to progress forward from fairy cakes
- Tidy in garden & empty dead pots
- Heating on as little as poss

Have a good day everyone!

katylittlelady

Hi all,

Yay to Saturday!!

Feeling a bit blue as was hoping to apply for another job at work but they may not be keeping it part-time so not suitable for me. Not sure I can continue working where I am for my own mental sanity!! Anyway means after my op next week may start job hunting!

• [STRIKE]Scratchcards[/STRIKE] 20p but got to £10 cashout!
• [STRIKE]Lotteries[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Daily competitions[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Comps ending soon[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Postal comps[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clear sofa[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Hang out washing[/STRIKE]
• Tidy frontroom
• [STRIKE]Put some Christmas presents up in attic[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]NSD[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Food from stores[/STRIKE]

Sure there will be more to add later! Have a good day everyone! x x x

urg123

Good morning everyone!

I am back to weekend posting - my weeks are so busy at the moment!

SM - I do check the blog occassionally and I am so jealous!!!
Millie - When I lack motivation to study I set a timer for 45 mins at a time. Set yourself a list of jobs to do and cross them off as you get through them. Make sure you take a break.
Candy - Good luck with the sewing machine - I really need to do the same for me too!
Mogchops - Enjoy the baking!

Waving to everyone else :hello:

I have been working towards my monthly and weekly goals but am struggling a bit with them all.
I do have some good news to report as I received £50 M&S voucher from an ad company for a review I posted on Doo Yoo!!! :jI'll use this to get some new clothes/accessories for my new job starting in a week :eek:.



Here's my list for this weekend :

• [STRIKE]Carry on with some work for work[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Washing HC[/STRIKE]
• Ironing
• [STRIKE]Get gift for friend who is getting married[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Mop kitchen floor[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Ask flatmate to clean bathroom this week[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Lunch and Dinner with OH's parents[/STRIKE]
• 4 x 15 mins of decluttering
• List 5 things on Ebay
• Deal with pile of paper from work
• [STRIKE]Update my online diary[/STRIKE]
• Excercise for 30 mins. Haven't decided whether it will be walking or some yoga (maybe even both:p)
• [STRIKE]Send some money to a dear friend who sent me something nice[/STRIKE]
• Aim for a NSD (only managed 2 of 8 so far!)
• [STRIKE]Catch up with my emails.[/STRIKE]

I think that's it for now.

take care

urg x x

nickynoo08

Morning everyone, just a quicky from me got a busy day today

Today
- check online banking
- daily clicks and scratchies
- write card and sort present for my friends baby
- put brekkie pots in dw
- stick washing in to go on later
- find summat for tea

Catch up tomoro have a lovely weekend everyone

Candy0107

Urg - good luck for the new job

Candy xxx

catmiaow

Morning all,

Today I will:

Check online banking
Check washing hanging up
Daily competitions
Eat lunch at home instead of eating out
Go & see some houses
Do the lightning for a show at a theatre this evening
Get pizza on the way home

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY, THE SUN IS SHINING AND THE WIND IS BLOWING(WELL HERE ANYWAY )

my_mess

Hi All

For me today:
- scratchies and clicks done
- washing in on low temp and will dry on airer
- pasta bolognese to go in slow cooker
- will do a mad housework blitz
- bath the dog and trim his hair
- make up sold Fleabay items to post
- check for freebies
- need to check banking (not expecting it to get any better, but just to keep on top)
- a No Spend Day
- will watch rubbish on tv and read for free entertainment
- sweep and tidy in the garden
- do a vague meal plan for rest of the week


I think that's all - hugs to everyone

x

WelshWoofer

Morning all!
I haven't been around for a while due to getting married last weekend (it was fab!) and going straight back to teacher training on Monday - my feet haven't touched the ground!

Anyway, life seems to be getting back to some semblence of normality now and things rae getting easier.... famous last words!

Right, hope all are well and here's my little list....

• Walk dog x3 for free exercise (one down 2 to go)
• Make big fry up brunch to use up eggs, bacon etc in fridge
• Have a LSD (already been to shop for mushrooms for brunch but will try to limit anything else)
• Check banks - ok-ish
• Do any surveys that come
• DO AT LEAST HALF OF MY UNI ASSIGNMENT!!!!
• Clean kitchen - done
• Clean car
• Do 2 loads of washing and dry naturally
• Organise stuff for new school next week (bit scary but I'm sure it'll be fine once I get there)
• Finish shopping list for tomorrow - having a use it up week this week

That's it for today - must try to get some work done!