Mon 26th July - What small DFW things have you done today?

WelshWoofer

Afternoon all!
Went to pick up my sister yesterday so was too busy to post. She's staying with me for the week to give my mum and dad a little break (she has cerebral palsy) and give me a chance to spend some time with her (she lives 250 miles away with them in South Wales).

So this week will be a bit spendy with activities to keep us amused and to give her something to look forward to each day.
Today we have been to the Trafford Centre for a few hours and some lunch (baaad fast food!).




My list....

• Helped sis get up and ready
• Walk dog (down to just my dog now) for free exercise in the rain:mad:
• Used a £10 Boots voucher to stock up on essential every day toiletries and used loads of offers - got tons of stuff, only spent £1.50 extra
• Tried to buy a frame for a big wedding photo we've had since the wedding to put on the bedroom wall using a wedding gift card left over at Selfridges - nothing suitable there (all too small) but have you seen the prices on things in that shop!!!!:eek::eek::eek:
• Took cash out for the week
• Had a Spud U Like for lunch - sis had KFC:o
• Went to greengrocers for fruit - not doing a big shop this week due to broken fridge and lots of stuff in the freezer and cupboards - spent £4
• Make curry, rice and naan for tea
• Check banks and rejig budget (very tight this month)
• Check cinema times for tomorrow - Vue cinemas do a "cheap Tuesday" thing, just need to register online first
• Have a little tidy round and sort out the bins
• Put washing away if its dry
• Stay in tonight and watch the soaps

That's all for today. Hope evryone has a good day.
xx

La_escocesa

• Check banking - all as expected
  
• Entered comp - two TV comps free online...see what happens when you have a day off work
  
• Visit friend who's recovering from an op - lovely to catch up
  
• Become wedding planning central
• Do a little Hokey Cokey! - 1 load done and 1 load at the launderette
  
• Water on but not for long! - guess that means I need to do the dishes now!
  
• [STRIKE]Tea from stores...I will find something, I will find something...[/STRIKE]
• E bay lots of stuff! - checked the completed listing prices for similar jackets and bags - not really worth selling so they're off to the charity shop. Did list some 'spensive foundation that I bought in the wrong shade.
  

Erm, going out for tea tonight Have got £17 in the penny jar to put towards it and got a voucher for free wine... :cool:

Got everything else done on my list, except the wedding planning, which I'm saving for later tonight.

Also sorted through my wool and definitely have enough to start knitting a blanket and cushion cover - just what every yogini needs

catmiaow

Woo Hoo I got offered the job, start 16th Aug

WelshWoofer

Fab news Catmiaow - well done!:beer:

catmiaow

rachelmk wrote: »

Fab news Catmiaow - well done!:beer:

Thanks, expected to be rejected, I am looking forward to handing my notice in

Lurleene

catmiaow wrote: »

Woo Hoo I got offered the job, start 16th Aug

Fabulous news catmiaow - well done :jJudging by your woo hoo I take it you are pleased to be acccepting it? Brilliant!

Great news about OH Littlekel!

I have also been unexpectedly offered a new role today. It was proposed that I continue to do 4 hours on one project that I work for but transfer my other hours to another site. The new site is right opposite T's school so couldn't be handier, and I can co-ordinate my hours with pick-up and drop-off time. I also walk the school run so wouldn't need to use my car for work anymore. I have been given a few days to think about it, but I would be daft not to really. I was so disappointed to turn that job down a few weeks ago, so this has cheered me right up. Same carpy pay though!
Also today I:

1) Worked a half day and utilised my Mum and sister for free child-care.
2) All meals from stores.
3) Took kids to a waterpark for a couple of hours with some friends, for free fun.
4) Researched things to do with Tesco points later in the hols.
5) About to do a mini- shop at Lidl to help avoid Tesco for another week.
6) Checked banking, quidco, did SC etc
7) Signed up for a market research focus group.

Have a lovely evening, L x

Wee_Jo

Just been doing my sums and I think I can COMPLETELY clear off my credit card with this Friday's salary!!!!!! :j Woohooooo!! Debt free here I cooooooome!!!! :beer:

catmiaow

Well done on the new job role Lurleene, happy days all round

determined_new_ms

determined_new_ms wrote: »

morning everyone!:wave: looks like we're already being cheeky (La E!) . Need to be quick on here as posting from work!




Today:

• [STRIKE]try to get to 620 posts [/STRIKE];)
• [STRIKE]drive carefully to & from work[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]see if I can get someone to swap on call weeks with me so I can book a holiday to Morroco we have found[/STRIKE] :j yay not only has someone swapped with me I am now on for the Bh so that's double bubble! :j
• [STRIKE]lunch & breakfast from stores[/STRIKE]
• going for dinner with 2 friend's after work (early evening deal £12.50 - 2 courses & a drink ) cancelled as one of the women couldn't make it so that's money in my bank
• apart from meal no spending bought some organic cherries from a farm for £1:D
• [STRIKE]charge phone at work[/STRIKE]
• do some floor exercises - need to loose weight as not liking what I'm seeing atm. All this staying in & home cooking is making my weight creep up
• plant seeds this evening
• feed toms
• make chocolate cake for boys for week
• [STRIKE]update my GC [/STRIKE](skating close to the budget )
• [STRIKE]check banking[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]pay house keeping from ds into bank acc[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]get money off of colleagues for tobacco[/STRIKE] 1 down 1 to go
• PAD to CC if I get the above

ok that's me have a wonderful day everyone I will come back this evening to see what you've been up to & update :A

ok not doing too bad - i believe I have the locus of control and can do all of the above... just off to check on what you guys have been up to. Think I'll probably make a couple of comments on ur posts so that I can achieve my first point

determined_new_ms

catmiaow wrote: »

Woo Hoo I got offered the job, start 16th Aug

yay :j:j:j champs & hobnobs on u then cat?