Frugal Living Challenge 2011 - part 1

rising_from_the_ashes

dizzy_lizzie wrote: »

I am really tired though and I'm definately having an early night.

Do you think we'll all feel better when Spring arrives?
Luv dizzy x
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lynzpower wrote: »

I cant wait till Spring i need the boost! ( maybe im getting older?) Had a hard tiring day ( was so tired this morning) so off to bed early myself.

I have to get u at 4am on thursday for an early uni shift I feel shattered already!

A busy week, im so glad all the meals are planned and made, there is no way I can face any cooking this week ( it hasnt even started and i want it to be over lol)

Think we've all got a bad case of "the January blue's" - I'm shattered too, dog came for a cuddle this morning and just got all curled up & alarm went off.:(

So, think a nice bath & early night are on the cards for me too!


It's nearly over & it's def been a bit lighter in the mornings & evenings so spring is on it's way!:)

dizzy_lizzie

lilylass wrote: »

Think we've all got a bad case of "the January blue's" - I'm shattered too, dog came for a cuddle this morning and just got all curled up & alarm went off.:(

So, think a nice bath & early night are on the cards for me too!


It's nearly over & it's def been a bit lighter in the mornings & evenings so spring is on it's way!:)

It's lethal when our little Jack snuggles up. She always makes me nod off. It just feels soooooo nice doesn't it?
I can't wait to feel a little sun on my face.
Luv dizzy x
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JayneC

:wave:Hello,

Well done on your race time Cheryl, very impressive

Not doing so bad with the frugalling. Hens seem to be laying an egg each a day now(2 chicks = 2 eggs:D), so really pleased with that.
I'm still plodding on with trying to do a survey a day although seem to get screened out of most of them (probably because I never buy anything:rotfl:)

Still selling things, have parcelled up my music magpie box of stuff and got a few more things for them, but have to have at least 10 items so have to hunt down another 3 or 4 items and can get another parcel together. BTW Christmas albums seem to get a good price!!

Have got a price for DDs old mobile, not much but went through quidco and will get around a fiver with cashback so not complaining as it's old and wasn't expensive in the first place. Think there's another couple of mobiles knocking about so will try to find them too.

Nipped into Mr M today and got a few whoopsies, found pints of organic milk @ 29p each there were 4 so got em all BUT when I got home and looked at the receipt (to enter onto the spreadsheet like a good frugaller:)) I noticed taht I'd been charged full price for 1 :mad: It's only 24p but 24p that I wouldn't have spent otherwise. It's from a store about 55 miles away so I can hardly take it back and complain either

All over the flippin place with work this week, Northallerton today, Blackpool Weds, Skegness Thurs and Middlesbrough Fri. Already spent about £150 on petrol and have budgetted £80 - I do get mileage, although that looks likely to be reduced significantly to 'save the country' ( I work in public sector )

Take care all we're all doing brill x

dizzy_lizzie

lynzpower wrote: »

I cant wait till Spring i need the boost! ( maybe im getting older?) Had a hard tiring day ( was so tired this morning) so off to bed early myself. A busy week, im so glad all the meals are planned and made, there is no way I can face any cooking this week ( it hasnt even started and i want it to be over lol)

Oh dear. Lets all club together and jet off to some sunny climate........it would do us the world of good

Well done Jayne on the selling. It all adds up doesn't it.
luv dizzy x
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JayneC

Talking of Spring _ I noticed on Friday when I finished work (we finish at 4.30 on a Friday) that it was still light so Spring definitely coming
And I went up to my other garden on Sunday and there's bulbs poking through too Tidied the greenhouse and pruned the vine in there. DD cut down about half a ton of bamboo - honestly you wouldn't believe how rampant it is! Am utilising some bamboo poles as curtain rails to hang door curtains - how's that for frugal!!

SandraScarlett

JayneC wrote: »

Am utilising some bamboo poles as curtain rails to hang door curtains - how's that for frugal!!

That is not only frugal - it's brilliant! I am sooooooooo impressed and speechless with admiration! What a wonderful idea - well done you. :T :T :T

xx

dizzy_lizzie

JayneC wrote: »

Talking of Spring _ I noticed on Friday when I finished work (we finish at 4.30 on a Friday) that it was still light so Spring definitely coming
And I went up to my other garden on Sunday and there's bulbs poking through too Tidied the greenhouse and pruned the vine in there. DD cut down about half a ton of bamboo - honestly you wouldn't believe how rampant it is! Am utilising some bamboo poles as curtain rails to hang door curtains - how's that for frugal!!

That is a great idea and got me thinking that there might be lots more you could do with it. On ebay you can buy a bamboo ladder towel rail and googled this site as well http://www.bamboocraft.net/forums/archive/index.php/f-49.html It's got some good things on there
Luv dizzy x
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rising_from_the_ashes

JayneC wrote: »

Not doing so bad with the frugalling. Hens seem to be laying an egg each a day now(2 chicks = 2 eggs:D), so really pleased with that.

May I ask a couple of hen questions ....... I've fancied getting/keeping some for ages but not sure if I've got enough room.

I think they'd have to be in one of these coop/run things but could get out in the garden when I'm around.

Have heard that they really attract vermin - can you stop this? (Don't think my neighbours would be happy even with the bribe of eggs now & then).

Thanks

rising_from_the_ashes

dizzy_lizzie wrote: »

It's lethal when our little Jack snuggles up. She always makes me nod off. It just feels soooooo nice doesn't it? ♥

Yup, best thing in the world - and I always go into such a deep sleep! (at least until he starts dreaming/snoring/shuffling over the bed). A very adorable (and often naughty) lab who I'm besotted with!

midwinter

CRANKY40 wrote: »

I had to ring Eon last October too, when they tried to put my direct debit up. I had received a refund of £260 two months before that so couldn't really see why they wanted me to pay more. I gently reminded them that they are my energy suppliers and not a savings scheme, and we agreed to leave the direct debit as it was

Love your reminder to Eon!!!! Well done you!