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Sat 1st/Sun 2nd May - What small DFW things have you done today?

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  • DDs? DS? Sorry to be thick - have been trying to figure out myself but you have me baffled?!?!?:think:
    Proud to have dealt with my debts:
    Lightbulb moment - Jan 08. Debts - circa 7k
    Debt free date 26/02/09
    :j :j :j
    Without the rain you would never get to appreciate the rainbow (proverb).
  • Cleosmum
    Cleosmum Posts: 2,673 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    DD = darling/dearest daughter
    DS = darling/dearest son
    OH/DH = other half/darling or dearest husband
    DW = darling/dearest wife (or in some cases dishwasher lol)
    DSD or DSS = darling step daughter or darling step son
  • Thank you - it should all make a lot more sense now! :rotfl:
    Proud to have dealt with my debts:
    Lightbulb moment - Jan 08. Debts - circa 7k
    Debt free date 26/02/09
    :j :j :j
    Without the rain you would never get to appreciate the rainbow (proverb).
  • sans_2
    sans_2 Posts: 1,382 Forumite
    edited 2 May 2010 at 10:22PM
    My dfw things for today
    · piggy clicks = done
    · Asda – used mocs off my shopping
    · Took mocs out my magazine, will put in purse
    · Ebay – sold6 items
    · Ebay - invoiced buyers
    · Ebay - listed new items
    · Ebay - e-mailed 2nd chance offer
    · M&S – got some lovely boxed birthday mugs in clearance for £1 each (was £5)
    · Placed order for some bibs and toy from Mamas & Papas = free
    · Brought item which I will ebay on a free listing day
    Tesco points: 101 (£21.50, £19.50, £7.50, £21 & £5)
    Boots points: £0.28
    Pigsback points: 715 (4 xBoots£10 & 1 xPizzaHut£10, 2 x £10 clothing vouchers)
    Mutual points: 3417 (redeemed 8250)
    Rpoints:redeemed 28925 points)Cashbag:£8.91(£20)
  • determined_new_ms
    determined_new_ms Posts: 7,867 Forumite
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    Cleosmum wrote: »
    Determind - :grouphug: please take some time out for you! Any chance you can lock DD in the under stairs cupboard? :D

    darn it cleosmum its all stairs and no cupboards here :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:three stories so lots of stairs but all open plan....

    seriously though I've given serious thought to this - I'm the glue that's keeping everyone together and intend to be strong and look after myself (however the tendency to look after myself when I'm under stress tends to go out the window - try to use escapism - spend money/comfort eat) but am planning to have 1 or 2 nights out with oh for sanity and restart back at the gym on Tuesday (healthy body=healthy mind :D) I also see a counseller each week. Amj building my army of friends

    rachel - what about a voucher from lastminute for a spa? Can get really good deals £10pp for basic facilities?
    DF as at 30/12/16
    Wombling 2025: £87.12
    NSD March: YTD: 35
    Grocery spend challenge March £253.38/£285 £20/£70 Eating out
    GC annual £449.80/£4500
    Eating out budget: £55/£420
    Extra cash earned 2025: £195
  • katsu
    katsu Posts: 5,029 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    My weekend list:

    *used gift vouchers to get a new purse so only cost me £2.40
    *used up old gift card to reduce the price of M&S slippers (I find they last years so are good value even though they are dearer than supermarket ones)
    *scanned my shopping to earn my points for the nilsson consumer panel (will get a reward in about 2 yrs but every little helps :D)
    *got some baby clothes in Mr T as they have a 25% off sale this weekend and I'm making a nappy cake for MIL's friend in September
    *didn't go to a second supermarket today as I knew that whilst I could get the two things I couldn't get in Mr T's, I would end up getting more stuff too.
    Debt at highest: £8k. Debt Free 31/12/2009. Original MFD May 2036, MF Dec 2018.
  • elfen
    elfen Posts: 10,213 Forumite
    Today:
    Checked onepoll
    Checked quidco
    Checked dooyoo - about to
    Tidied room
    Sorted wardrobes
    Sorted boxes of clutter - room is now tidy
    Take down pictures
    Put up posters
    Make dinner
    Have snack
    Have shower
    Put money in savings
    Put money in current a/c - will do Tues
    Checked £2 pot - £37!
    Check change pot
    Do food diary
    Weigh myself
    ** Total debt: £6950.82 ± May NSDs 1/10 **
    ** Fat Bum Shrinking: -7/56lbs **
    **SPC 2012 #1498 -£152 and 1499 ***
    I do it all because I'm scared.
  • Cleosmum
    Cleosmum Posts: 2,673 Forumite
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    darn it cleosmum its all stairs and no cupboards here :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:three stories so lots of stairs but all open plan....

    I have a big understairs cupboard you could borrow but will need to de-clutter it first...
  • picasso2
    picasso2 Posts: 900 Forumite
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    Hey folks , chillaxin today :) didnt get up till 1 :p

    short list :
    • comps - done loads
    • surveys - done a couple (screened out on about 5)
    • checked banking - its gonna be a hard month again :(
    • HC x 1 - drying on airer
    • enter coke zone points
    • heating off - sat under snuggle blanket
    • meals from stores / planner
    • write next weeks meal plan / shopping list
    Working tommorow , 10 hours at BH rate :)
    When it rains look for Rainbows
    When its Dark look for Stars
  • OrangeFairy
    OrangeFairy Posts: 2,630 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    littlekel wrote: »

    [STRIKE]eggs and toast for breaskfast from stores!! (eggs donated by MIl before she went away)[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]clean up the kitchen[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]driving lesson at 9am using vouchers left over from my birthday[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]dinner at mums. bought a toffee pavlova as my contribution! mmmmmmm[/STRIKE]
    decide how to spend our day tomorrow
    [STRIKE]check banking[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]surveys[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]bath kids trying not to use excessive water![/STRIKE]

    Going to have cheese and biscuits in a min!!!! mmmmmmmm with brown sauce!! :D

    Triangle - glad i inspired eggs on toast!!!!! :j We have eggs and toast either boiled, scrambled or poached every sunday morning without fail. It is a nice tradition to have! Also MIL supplies us with eggs so free eggs! We thought she got them for free to give to us and SIL but she said recently that she actually pays for them!!! She hasn't ever asked OH for any money so niehter we or SIL have offered any!!!
    Orange Fairy
    House Purchased April 19 :) CC1=? CC2=? DH CC= Mortgage Overpay = £0 Savings = £0 Xmas savings = £0 Weightloss = 0 lb


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