The Ultimate Incentive to get debt free… again. Dinah & NIM go head to head!

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wendz86 wrote: »

I am getting a new coat (a maternity one) for my birthday Wednesdsay from my Mum yay.

Looks like you got loads done yetserday Dinah. Bet you are excited to start the challenge today, shame the £30 cashback didn't count! That is a good idea about logging spends, i usually find it stops you buying so much as well as it is all in front of you.

I have the week off work and am off shopping with OH today to pick me a birthday present.

CMD - I love the coat is gorgeous!

Sounds like you have a lovely week planned Wendz. How are you feeling? One of my friends told me she is pregnant so that is my SIL, my sister and 2 really good friends all due to have babies before June next year. The excitement is too much!

Post up a pic of the maternity coat!

Yes - I love the coat but I tried it on at the weekend and OH wasn't too sure about the fit. I thought the fit was really good too. Oh well, one of my friends is over this week so I will get her to have a look. She is nothing if not honest!

wendz86

This is the coat http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/maternity/double-breasted-swingcoat_197374201 Wasn't reduced when I asked my Mum to get it grrr!

That is exciting CMD, lots of playmates for Max. My friend who had her little one at the same time as you had Max is so excited about me being pregnant.

Birdie85

Happy new thread! 3 pages already! Nice to see you back on the money making debt busting wagon, I'm hoping you'll inspire me!

Don't worry too much about the budgets Cinny, when we moved in it was looking ropey on paper and I was beside myself thinking that we'd be living on beans and nothing else, but things work themselves out!

It was blinkin' freezing this morning, and we still can't get the heating to work! I told OH about not being able to turn it on, he mocked me, pressed the same buttons that I did... and nothing happened! I'm not happy that it's still a mystery as to how to get warm, but happy that its not just me being stupid! I'm sure we're just missing something but not sure what! Will have to ask his boiler genius friend to come round and sort it for us!

Love the coat CMD, very you! I want this one! I had one just like it when I was little I want to ask for it for Christmas but since we're on such a strict budget this year it'll be the only present from my whole family so I'm being quite sensible and saying that my 3 year old coat is quite fine and I don't need a new one... but it makes me sad! I'm finding picking presents for christmas this year really hard, everything I see and like I have to weigh up if it's worth getting since it'll only be one of a few presents and end up scrapping the idea, I'll end up asking for nothing at this rate!

As for the whole NIM/Poolie getting all manly business... I'm fairly sure it's just an act, they're probably more inclined to take a bath and have a face mask than the rest of us! :rotfl:

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Tete_en_l'Air wrote: »

It's gorgeous CMD! Love the bow on the back!

How come when Poolie and NIM get together it's all "Grr!" and manliness? I'm sure they're in touch with their feminine sides really and are just trying to assert themselves amongst all us girls!

ETA - A materity coat Wendz! Bet they're hard to come by, perhaps not in London though. You could use it for shoplifting once the baby's born!

Thanks Tete. I also want this dress:

http://www.oasis-stores.com/Ruffle-Spot-Print-Dress/All-Dresses/oasis/fcp-product/3470055605

and these boots:

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_56308+57392_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EShoes%7EWomen%7ECalf+boots

I have lovely red shoes that will go with the dress and I can visualise the coat and boots looking nice with a casual dress. Now I just need the money!

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tasha-debt wrote: »

Hey all,

I have been following your threads on and off for a while now (followed Swinstie from our Blondie thread). Could I please join in with your debt busting, might sound a bit cheesy but you are pretty inpirational to me as you had teh same amount of debt I have and I have been supossed to be clearing it for the last year!!!!!!! I have not been getting very far.

My Debt totals are as follows:

Lloyds TSB CC - £5476.13
Natwest CC - £2020.44
Barclay CC - £1694.53
Lloyds TSB Loan - £6986.47 (28 payments left).

Total: £16180.13

I have started to ebay a lot more now, Im going to look at amazon as I have LOADS of books at home.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hiya Tasha

And welcome :beer:

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wendz86 wrote: »

This is the coat http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/maternity/double-breasted-swingcoat_197374201 Wasn't reduced when I asked my Mum to get it grrr!

That is exciting CMD, lots of playmates for Max. My friend who had her little one at the same time as you had Max is so excited about me being pregnant.

Very nice. I got a similar one from New Look last year

Yes - lots of playmates for Max whenever we do manage to move to Ireland!

I think once you have a baby yourself you get insanely excited when you hear of others having them. They just bring so much joy into your life so its nice to hear of others experiencing the same thing. Ahh - I've gone all mushy!

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Birdie85 wrote: »

Happy new thread! 3 pages already! Nice to see you back on the money making debt busting wagon, I'm hoping you'll inspire me!

Don't worry too much about the budgets Cinny, when we moved in it was looking ropey on paper and I was beside myself thinking that we'd be living on beans and nothing else, but things work themselves out!

It was blinkin' freezing this morning, and we still can't get the heating to work! I told OH about not being able to turn it on, he mocked me, pressed the same buttons that I did... and nothing happened! I'm not happy that it's still a mystery as to how to get warm, but happy that its not just me being stupid! I'm sure we're just missing something but not sure what! Will have to ask his boiler genius friend to come round and sort it for us!

Love the coat CMD, very you! I want this one! I had one just like it when I was little I want to ask for it for Christmas but since we're on such a strict budget this year it'll be the only present from my whole family so I'm being quite sensible and saying that my 3 year old coat is quite fine and I don't need a new one... but it makes me sad! I'm finding picking presents for christmas this year really hard, everything I see and like I have to weigh up if it's worth getting since it'll only be one of a few presents and end up scrapping the idea, I'll end up asking for nothing at this rate!

As for the whole NIM/Poolie getting all manly business... I'm fairly sure it's just an act, they're probably more inclined to take a bath and have a face mask than the rest of us! :rotfl:

Ooh that is a lovely coat too. I had one like that when I was younger as well. I remember being very cosy in it

Intrigued as to why you think the coat I like is very me. Just being nosey!

Birdie85

Oooh stop posting lovely things CMD! You're making me want to shop! I love the dress and the boots, you've got good taste!

ETA: The coat is 'you' because it's a bit Yummy Mummy (in a good way!) and will suit your colouring!

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Birdie85 wrote: »

Oooh stop posting lovely things CMD! You're making me want to shop! I love the dress and the boots, you've got good taste!

ETA: The coat is 'you' because it's a bit Yummy Mummy (in a good way!) and will suit your colouring!

Sorry Birdie. I can't help myself! I tried on the dress on saturday and it was lovely. OH loved it. Would like to get a red belt to put around it so I could liven it up a bit. Have gorgeous red kitten heels that would suit it so much. Oh to have money ...........

It's not fair - this is the first time I have been this size since before I got married and I have never been so broke. I want to be a yummy mummy!

tasha-debt

clearmydebts wrote: »

Hiya Tasha

And welcome :beer:

Thank you. x