£365 in 365 days

YummyMummy20

carrieon wrote: »

Congratulations on getting your own home YM. I remember that feeling. A long long time ago now. But its all so exciting isn't it Good luck.

Thanks
I already know what colour scheme i want in which rooms and i've picked out my dining table (if theres space) which I think is more important than a TV but literally nobody else I know does. Family meals, albeit a teeny family of 2, versus TV. We can watch DVDs on my laptop for the time being if we have to, plus no TV = no TV license, bonus! I have a massive hoard of kitchenware and towels etc. I got my (plain white, go with anything but still quite modern looking) plate, bowls etc for £3.94 i believe from Tesco 75% off and almost everything is was 75% or more off too. 3Years worth of planning and stocking up, how sad am i??

maysmummy

I am sure that 2 counts as a family, YM. Congratulations on your goals- I hope that you achieve them.:T Keep in touch and tell us how things go.

Bella- as a starting point, go to the top of the forum and on the Right side is ' forum FAQ'. This will help you to negotiate all challenges.

HTH
Susan

bella2501

Ah, thank you maysmummy, see it now - will have a trawl through it tomorrow - it`s been a long day today!

Thanks again.

Bella

ps what does HTH mean?

maysmummy

In my language it's 'hope this helps'

Susan

Toffee_Penny

Finally got my receipt refunded at work from the petty cash tin so I put the fiver in my tub :j and had the paperwork through for our joint online account too yesterday, but all I need now is some money to put in to that aswell as my tub:rotfl:I really am pleased I spotted this challenge, it has really made me think about saving my money to make a difference this year - thanks chickywiggle .

Well done everyone for keeping up with the challenge :T

daisy1973

YummyMummy20 wrote: »

Thanks
I have a massive hoard of kitchenware and towels etc. I got my (plain white, go with anything but still quite modern looking) plate, bowls etc for £3.94 i believe from Tesco 75% off and almost everything is was 75% or more off too. 3Years worth of planning and stocking up, how sad am i??

Hi,to be honest,i think you have done it the right way round,stocking up and getting things reduced.Think of how much money you have saved yourself doing it that way round:TGood luck in your new home.

carrieon

No your not sad. you're building a home for you and your child. That makes you a good mum. How well you've done getting all these bits together. I remember when i was young we called all this saving and buying things for a new home to be, as a bottom drawer, cos thats where you kept it.
Also you're beeing very good thinking about no tv, well done. But just try to make sure you dont make things to hard for yourself though. You do need a little light relief.

Pippajo

Really good luck to you YM, you are definately a family, and just think what you could do with the money next year when you open the pot :j

PJx

raven-333

Another £1 for me.

dippykitty

Another £1 transferred today. I'm so impressed with how well we're all sticking to this challenge even if it is still month 1!