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louise30_2
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Hi all
I haven't posted in ages and have just been shopping in Next in my lunchbreak so thought I had better get back on here fast!!!
I bought a pair of trousers last week for £15 (had been £35) and today bought a jumper for £8 (had been £35) and trousers for £10 (had been £40).
My mam says 'oh that was a bargain' and at least you waited until they were all cheaper'. and 'you are going on holiday next week'.
But I feel lousy and pleased all at the same time. (my brain hurts)
I had £75 left in my bank account last month (second overdraft free month ever) but have just paid £90 to have my car tested and fixed.
OH - will say that I would have saved more if I didn't go in the shop!
The good thing is that I have persuaded him to go on a cheap holiday. Our accomodation is just £52 for both of us for six days, with petrol costs to go on top (we are staying a guest flat at my gran's retirement home!!!! hehehehe) But it's cheap and we have never stayed where she live before (she's only been there a few months) so I thought it was the perfect opportunity for a cheap holiday.
He had wanted us to go abroad, but the cheapest I could find was £400 each.
I budget for £20 a week food and household shopping (just me really, but he eats at my place most of the time!) I had brought it in at under a tenner for weeks, but it's starting to creap up again (stil stays less that £20). But I have a full fridge and freezer, and think I might take some on holiday with me.
Does anyone else think I'm slipping?
I haven't posted in ages and have just been shopping in Next in my lunchbreak so thought I had better get back on here fast!!!
I bought a pair of trousers last week for £15 (had been £35) and today bought a jumper for £8 (had been £35) and trousers for £10 (had been £40).
My mam says 'oh that was a bargain' and at least you waited until they were all cheaper'. and 'you are going on holiday next week'.
But I feel lousy and pleased all at the same time. (my brain hurts)
I had £75 left in my bank account last month (second overdraft free month ever) but have just paid £90 to have my car tested and fixed.
OH - will say that I would have saved more if I didn't go in the shop!
The good thing is that I have persuaded him to go on a cheap holiday. Our accomodation is just £52 for both of us for six days, with petrol costs to go on top (we are staying a guest flat at my gran's retirement home!!!! hehehehe) But it's cheap and we have never stayed where she live before (she's only been there a few months) so I thought it was the perfect opportunity for a cheap holiday.
He had wanted us to go abroad, but the cheapest I could find was £400 each.
I budget for £20 a week food and household shopping (just me really, but he eats at my place most of the time!) I had brought it in at under a tenner for weeks, but it's starting to creap up again (stil stays less that £20). But I have a full fridge and freezer, and think I might take some on holiday with me.
Does anyone else think I'm slipping?
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I think you are having a wee semi extravagent month, under control, and recognise it as such.
You can't live on porridge all year round! Just enjoy your bargain clothes and your break - and give yourself a date to start the hard budgeting again.Debt free 4th April 2007.
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I think this is probably a very minor blip, Louise. Think of the positives - second overdraft free month and a cheapy holiday (plus you get to see your gran). I think you can allow yourself a few cheap clothes. And Next is very good quality too! Look at it this way - you have a capsule wardrobe - two pairs of trousers and a jumper. You can mix and match them with stuff you already have.
Chin up and enjoy your holiday!:eek: What if the hokey cokey is what it's all about? :eek:Official "Bring back Mark and Lard NOW! or else (please)" Member 160 -
I have a wardrobe full of clothes already!!!
Anyone got any ideas for making cash out of them? I am only a size 6 or 8 and smaller than all my friends so we can't do swaps.
I would normally just giev stuff to charity shops, but if there is another way........... (please don't say car boot sale - the words send shivers down my spine!0 -
EBAY. You would be amazed at how much you can make if you advertise it properly when selling off clothing. Also, have a look round the house and if it doesn't fit in anymore or you have grown to dislike it, fire it on ebay and watch yourself getting money back for it!
Good luck!"Life may not always be the party you wish for, but whilst here you may aswell dance"!!!
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I've never ever used ebay (it scares me!)
What do you do. is it simple (like me?)
I get scared that things will cost more in postage than the actual items and people will rip me off0 -
louise30 wrote:I am only a size 6 or 8 and smaller than all my friends so we can't do swaps.
Show off !!! I have the opposite problem :rotfl:Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
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louise30 wrote:I've never ever used ebay (it scares me!)
What do you do. is it simple (like me?)
I get scared that things will cost more in postage than the actual items and people will rip me off
Thats exactly how I feel.
I've got a house full of 'stuff' but haven't a clue how to Ebay.
I assume once we have done it once, we will be hunky dory
Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
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Not showing off - I HATE being this small!! I always say I can never get clothes to fit - but OH doubts that because of the size of my wardrobe!!!!0
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louise30 wrote:Not showing off - I HATE being this small!! I always say I can never get clothes to fit - but OH doubts that because of the size of my wardrobe!!!!
I'm only jealous - it's not nice being a larger lady either :mad:Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
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I don't think you have slipped, just indulged a little. You seem to have had a bargain so this is probably acceptable occasionally0
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