3rd LBM!

penelopedee_2

Hello Mrs R, its nice to be back. So many friendly faces. Pen x

EssexHebridean

penelopedee wrote: »

But your post has just reminded me I have some Tesco vouchers stashed away. Not very MSE (I know I'd get 4x in deals) but that would help get some nice treat food in for the break. Cheers EH.

Or - if there are places near where you're staying that you want to go to that you can use the deals for, use some for the treats and some for some trips out?

penelopedee_2

I will have to investigate I think, thnks for reminding me.x

postingalwaysposting

Hi Pen, lovely to see you have returned to your diary. You sound uber confident as ever Glad to see you have booked a small trip away with the family. I know in reality it costs a fair bit but there is nothing like getting away from your usual surroundings for a while. However with your determination I know you wont go over board anyway... Just make sure DS dosn't turn into a prune :rotfl:

:eek: at spends this week but at least you have nipped it in the bud now and not 5/6 weeks down the line. Sometimes its good to go back and have a week 'off' though and you do deserve it. Have fun reading while on lunch, have you joined the libary for 'free' books?

Take care as always, I admire you :T

penelopedee_2

Hi Pap, hope you are well. x

I can't believe how much I spent last week - some of it was groceries but none of it was essential I spent yesterday evening reading through the advice on the DFW threads here and realise I need to build some treat money into the budget. I'm a bit of an all or nothing sort of person.

So, I've decided each time I get paid (I get 3 payments a month) I will put £20 back into a fund for just for me. If I don't want anything then it can sit and gather interest somewhere but I need to make sure that I don't let the money be used up on groceries or household expenses. I am the main earner at home, juggling 2 jobs and I forget about myself sometimes. I guess thats why I've been getting so stressed and fed up with it all.

Anyway, enough whingy drivel, today's expenditure is:

Groceries £10
Pink Wine (for me! tonight) £4.29
Easter Egg (to be hid, for DS) £5

Not too bad at all for a Saturday especially as I had DH with me in the supermarket! Our wages are still outstanding so I've spent a very cheap afternoon scrubbing the tiles in the bathroom - my life is so exciting!

DH has kindly offered to cook for us this evening and DS is out overnight, so its going to be a nice cosy evening in for the two of us.

penelopedee_2

A busy day at Pen towers. Up early to take DS to his sports event - was good to be out but really grotty in the wind and rain. Then family came round and I ended up treating the nephews to chip shop tea.

So spends today:
Fish n Chips £14

Not too bad as normally we would waste loads wandering around a supermarket and then not be bothered to cook and get a takeaway delivered. So about £40 cheaper than a normal week. I waste sooo much money.

penelopedee_2

Its Tuesday already, where did Monday go!?!

Pen Towers is as crazy as normal. Had major shoe event with DS today - why is it so difficult to get a shopping phobic a nice trendy but inexpensive pair of shoes for school. Makes me feel like the wicked witch of the west! And I know if I settle for a budget plastic pair he will kill them within a week. How come we all had to have a basic pair of clarks lace ups when we were at school. When did the rules change?

Money wise, not doing too bad. I've manage fairly easily to get back into a good lunchtime routine. Today was helped considerably by a supplier treating us to posh sarnies. Probably a good job as our bread has gone past his best and could be used for roof tiles.

Just got milk and cat food today so a good shopping trip. Didn't take the family with me, which helps loads. Also managed to put my spare council tax payment into the savings again - which is brill, as I now have a bit for the holiday if we need it.

Hopefully some more sunshine tomorrow, its doing wonders for my mood at the moment.

penelopedee_2

Another dry and almost sunny day at Pen Towers, managed to get a whole load of washing dry on the line - bliss.

My day off this week and DH was home (sadly no work again) so we did a visit to MIL (not too painful x) and then a friend of mine who I haven't seen for ages came round tea time. A nice and social day and very little spent.

Petrol £45
Groceries £10

I've lost the TV tonight to the boys though, something to do with a foottie match!?!

postingalwaysposting

penelopedee wrote: »

I've lost the TV tonight to the boys though, something to do with a foottie match!?!

:rotfl: Pen...

You are doing so well especially holding down work with Pen towers. How's the kittens coming along? Not costing you too much in money and time I hope

Take care :T

penelopedee_2

Hiya Pap, kittens are sooo huge now. Pablo in particular is going to be the tallest cat I know. They go outside now and their fav thing is to bring leaves and twigs in as pressies (at least its not mice or birds yet:eek:).

I am very very busy but I love both my jobs and my employers are really helpful at letting me fit everything in. I'm gradually learning to fit a bit of me in as well so its ok and if I'm busy with everything else, at least I'm not spending.:D