Our attempt at being MF!!

CathT

Thought you would be up and running NG? I stalled making sure we had 2 direct debits and just when I thought it was sorted,we lost one as the new car came with 12 months road tax!

CathT

Food and petrol spends for September are

Petrol £154.02
Food £180.12
Total. £334.14

Am pleased with this as we budget £500!

I though extension was starting next Weds then builder text to say couldn't start until following Monday however.. The roof is being done THIS Monday! Windows were fitted today but we have had some issues with that we need to report back to company. Arrived 3.5 hours late and dh had taken unpaid time off work. This meant only half the work was done. They've also discarded cigarette stumps on and around our drive. I'll be feeding this back to the company tomorrow as its not acceptable....is it?

The wine will be opened shortly!

debtfreeoneday

One thing I have promised myself is that I will read more books now, I'm a bookworm and love them but lack of time and all that...

great news on the roof, but grrrr to the workmen!

Moneyfordreams

loved girl on a train...

Just read on Hols Missing-Presumed and Orphan X... both in Richard and Judy's book club. cost a bomb at airport as I forgot my books from home. Really good reads...even OH devoured them.

CathT

I'm just starting to make time now dfod. Thanks MFD, will keep an eye out for those, love a book recommendation.

I was hoping today would be extremely productive but challenging children and another nap means we didn't get as much done as I hoped.

Food shop done and planning to make souls now the weather has turned.
Swimming lesson done, this is almost 2 hours out of the day.
Measured up and priced up flooring for downstairs alterations £200
Finished my book
Gave the children lots of cuddles!
Had a nap. Woke up to ds shouting 'mum, mum,mum' as he wanted to show me something!
Printed off tickets for our day out tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be hectic as need to catch up on washing as its rained ALL day today, have a day out, get new shoes for dd, wrap presents for D's and prepare for the working week!

In mfw style I resisted putting the heating on, everyone else felt fine so I used the fluffy socks and cardigan trick for me!

Pearla*Merle

Great thinking, Cath! I've got my fleecy blanket on the go here

newgirly

No cath not sorted the account yet, got half way and have not finished hope the building works are not too stressful, blooming good totals for September spends- well done :T

CathT

Pearla*Merle wrote: »

Great thinking, Cath! I've got my fleecy blanket on the go here

It's like a mini challenge now PM, how much longer can we survive without CH. Its only me that feels the cold in this house so I may just dress oddly to save money!

newgirly wrote: »

No cath not sorted the account yet, got half way and have not finished hope the building works are not too stressful, blooming good totals for September spends- well done :T

Its worth following through NG, great customer service and communication. Online system really easy to use. Definitely worth it and the initial £100 comes a month after account switchover so be here in time for Christmas

Food shop done yesterday so a lot spent for this stage of the month.

Fell asleep at 9pm last night which was annoying for a Saturday and that was after a late afternoon nap.

October spends

Food. £44.62
Petrol £30.01

shangaijimmy

I'm making a mini challenge this winter to snooze more on a Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Not sure what Mrs SJ or the 3 kids will make of it, but i love a snooze and with lots of snoozey type sport on (football, rugby union) it seems a waste to miss the opportunities!

Yay to the building, boo to the upcoming dust!

Muser1

I've purchased some yummy slippers from Priiimmmarrk today for £4. So warm and fluffy. Really pretty too. Feet currently overheating! I'm hoping to get to the 1st November.