Memorygirls - Make Do and Mend

workinmummy

Memory_Girl wrote: »

So far I have filled four shelves of books and videos to get rid of - although I think the vids may have to go to the Charity Shop instead, and the books are pretty much all heavy cookery books so not sure how cost-effective to send they will be. But I'm actually being OK at letting go of them which is a big improvement.

Memorygirl

Is a Carboot a possibility MG? £125 carboot sales = 1 leaf coloured.

Memory_Girl

SmlSave wrote: »

I'm very impressed that you're able to let cookery books go MG! All mine are in the study as I can't bear to be parted from them even though I know deep down...very very deep down... that I can get any recipe I want from the net.

3 hrs to get the living room sorted! tick tock tick tock...... *ducks to avoid getting by one of the cook books*

Used to think the same - but somehow it doesn't seem so painfull today.

There are some I want to be buried with however and will never find their way onto Ebay - Madhur Jaffrey Cookbook is MY Bible - LOL

Memorygirl

Memory_Girl

workinmummy wrote: »

Is a Carboot a possibility MG? £125 carboot sales = 1 leaf coloured.

D'oh!!!!! Why did I not think of that.:mad: We have some great Car Boots up here too!!!!!!!!!!!

Off to find some more Car booty - LOL.

Thanks workinmummy

Memorygirl

Courgette

Phew! I've caught up :j:j:j

Cha97Michelle pointed me in the direction of this thread and I've really enjoyed it Next task is to find your 71p thread and read that

So much to say but very inspired by the positivity here. I'm nearing the end of my pregnancy and when I got past the magic 12 weeks I put all my clothes up in the attic and now have a tiny wardrobe (was so full could never ever find anything) but strangely feel like I have more clothes than I did before and certainly feel much better dressed.

A comment you made pages and pages ago really struck a chord with me. You mentioned not pigeon-holing yourself by past negative experiences (my words) and this is something I can really relate to. Twice in my life I have been left very nearly homeless by the actions of other people who were supposed to love me and it's left me with a very deep-seated fear of losing my home which has in turn made me totally obsessed with paying off the mortgage. It's in check - just - but you've really reminded me of the importance of living for the moment and trusting that things will be okay and not expecting the worst. With that in mind I will NOT be joining you on the 100 day challenge - I'm going to sit here and be heavily pregnant, do some knitting and bake some cake I'll be cheering you all on though, I love things like this :T

Courgette

Oh, forgot to say: I'm a Secondary teacher and also worked as a first year uni tutor prior to teacher training. The skills I really don't think schools teach now is planning, breaking tasks down and self management - the latter of these in particular. There's so much pressure on teachers to get results that we spoon feed them so I can imagine, and saw the start of it myself, that lots of students will get to uni and not really know how to 'do it'

vandanfc

MG you could try Amazon for the books, but be careful with postage as they set the amount and it might not be enough to cover the actual cost.

ILGPink

Hi everyone I have been following this thread since nearly day one and have finally decided to stop lurking and join in the fun!!!! lol

Ok so ill start by telling you all a bit about me; seems only fitting as I feel I know you all sooooo well.........

I live with my partner (who really is amazing!) in a small (mortgaged) 2bed bungalow. We have a 4 1/2 month old daughter who we are both absolutely besoted with. My partner works very hard and often only has 1day a week to spend as 'family time'; he doesnt earn a lot at the mo as hes only training and has 2more years before he qualify's. I do have a job but am currently off with DD.

We are keeping heads above water and only debt we have is the mortgage; but im desperate for us to save save save as much as poss and to pay mortgage off quicker so we can move back closer to friends and family. We bought this house as it was in a village that is much cheaper than where we want to be and hoped we would make a little bit on this one doing it up.

I also want us to start being a lot more frugal as I will be going back PT; this will be a bit more of a struggle as I am the main earner . Partner works so much hours (wage stays the same regardless :mad:; which is a massive bummer. but in the grand scheme of things hes lucky to be in a job!!)

I basicaly just wanted to say you have all inspired me to start recording my NSD, meal plan and I'm going to the local library 2mz 2get the secret and find out what its all about :T

Anyhow enough of my ramblings for now!!! lol

katie2407

Memory_Girl wrote: »

D'oh!!!!! Why did I not think of that.:mad: We have some great Car Boots up here too!!!!!!!!!!!

Off to find some more Car booty - LOL.

Thanks workinmummy

Memorygirl

There is a great one at Tayport which is not that far from you.


Been lurking all weekend and you have inspired me to get out breadmaker and to do menu planning etc. Will be doing that on Wednesday on my next day off. I am over the water from you not far from the park you take the kids

Memory_Girl

Courgette wrote: »

Phew! I've caught up :j:j:j

Cha97Michelle pointed me in the direction of this thread and I've really enjoyed it Next task is to find your 71p thread and read that


I would stay here Courgette -this diary has all of the desire and none of the desperation of those days.

So much to say but very inspired by the positivity here. I'm nearing the end of my pregnancy and when I got past the magic 12 weeks I put all my clothes up in the attic and now have a tiny wardrobe (was so full could never ever find anything) but strangely feel like I have more clothes than I did before and certainly feel much better dressed.

I know - and people have even commented how much more together i am. Think I will be sticking to this and operating a one in one out poilicy for my wardrobe in future.

A comment you made pages and pages ago really struck a chord with me. You mentioned not pigeon-holing yourself by past negative experiences (my words) and this is something I can really relate to. Twice in my life I have been left very nearly homeless by the actions of other people who were supposed to love me and it's left me with a very deep-seated fear of losing my home which has in turn made me totally obsessed with paying off the mortgage. It's in check - just - but you've really reminded me of the importance of living for the moment and trusting that things will be okay and not expecting the worst. With that in mind I will NOT be joining you on the 100 day challenge - I'm going to sit here and be heavily pregnant, do some knitting and bake some cake I'll be cheering you all on though, I love things like this :T

Sounds like you have got enough of a challenge on your own baking a baby - especially with the humidity and heat we ar ehaving atthe moment (DS1 was an August baby and it was soooooo uncomforatable at the end)

Keep cheering us gently and jump in to play any time you fancy.

Memorygirl

Memory_Girl

Courgette wrote: »

Oh, forgot to say: I'm a Secondary teacher and also worked as a first year uni tutor prior to teacher training. The skills I really don't think schools teach now is planning, breaking tasks down and self management - the latter of these in particular. There's so much pressure on teachers to get results that we spoon feed them so I can imagine, and saw the start of it myself, that lots of students will get to uni and not really know how to 'do it'

Now I think back on it - a lot of the one day "Mind Mapping, Memory and Study Skills" seminar work I did was with second year Uni students. One of the lecturers explained that because your skills above are not taught -always - at secondary levels, first year of Uni is "spoon -feeding" too and that by second years al lot of the kids were a little out of their depth in how to be truly independant learners.

It was part of the reason I chose a Montessori Elementary school for DS1 - whatever happens I want him to leave school as a passionate independant learner - because thenyou can go off to do anything.

But thats just my personal soap-box - and I happen to choose to stay living where theis remarkable school is based.

Memorygirl