Peonie's journey to smart money management

Lois_E

Good luck with the IVF, Peonie.

Peonie wrote: »

OK, I did it. The legs weren't so bad but my underarms - double ouch. There was even spots of blood.

I only do legs with mine, and as you say, they are not too bad. I would not be brave enough to do my underarms, and I wouldn't want to grow them long enough to be epilated either, so I'll give that a miss, I think. :eek:

Peonie wrote: »

I did not apply for it in the end. I've not ruled out looking for anything in another part of the country in the future. Postponing would be a lovely idea. Even though the job would initially have been a £15,000 pay rise when you look at the cost of living in London and then travelling back home regularly to see family; I think I'm financially better off here. I have a 4 bedroom house in a good area and we're surrounded my family and friends. In London I'd have to pay more to buy a one bedroom flat in a half-decent area. Oh well, I'll keep looking.

Sounds like a good decision. But then I'm biassed - I wouldn't want to live in London, but I know lots of people feel differently.

Peonie

Thanks Lois. I'll keep you all updated when things progress.

I chose an epilator that will remove 0.5mm of hair - so less than I wait now :rotfl:

I think London is a nice place to visit but how would I really take advantage of what's there to pay the privilege? Probably not. In reality I would work and go home. In my local city there are still great free museums, a beautiful waterfront, shops I hardly visit and I have a lovely back garden to socialise in.

Peonie

Today was another no spend day. I think I've only bought lunch twice this year. So a huge saving in comparison to what I used to spend which was £25 to £35 a week.

I really need to tidy the house. Thank goodness my friends can't come. But I did scan my parents wedding photos. In a few minutes I'm going to walk round to my sisters; she wants to borrow a dress for a night out.

You may have noticed from my signature that I hit my sunny day/maternity/baby fund target :T:T:T:T:T:T:T It is good to have that one out of the way.

newgirly

Well done hitting that target Peonie :T

icontinuetodream

Peonie wrote: »

You may have noticed from my signature that I hit my sunny day/maternity/baby fund target :T:T:T:T:T:T:T It is good to have that one out of the way.

:j:j:jWoohoo!!!:j:j:j

muddywhitechicken

Well done Peonie
:dance::dance::dance:

Lois_E

Congratulations Peonie! :T:beer:

shala_moo

Peonie wrote: »

You may have noticed from my signature that I hit my sunny day/maternity/baby fund target :T:T:T:T:T:T:T It is good to have that one out of the way.

Hurrah, well done :j:T:j:T

Peonie

Peonie wrote: »

Tonight I spent too long at the N3xt sale. The choice was not good. But I picked up some clothes as presents, none for myself, and even put some back that I really did not need to buy. I spent £32 when full price it would have been £65.

I took back one of the gifts so that's £8.50 back in my account.

I thought I did not have a summer black top to wear when I help my friend at the bar. So picked a couple up, got home and promptly found a top that was suitable. I took the tops back, nipped into M&$ and bought a lovely summer dress for £2 more than I got back for the tops . The dress is 3 sizes too big but it's gorgeous and should be easy to take in.

Peonie wrote: »

Nope, they don't allow day suits. So we're thinking about investing in a tux.

We looked at tuxes in the shops and as Mr P's suit is a similar shape we hope he will get away with wearing a tux shirt and a bow tie.

Peonie wrote: »

I have so many activities in the next 5 few months. I received an invitation to a hen party. A 2nd hen party a couple of weeks after the one above. A corporate fancy dress party (tickets and taxis around £115 plus hiring the costumes), [STRIKE]a birthday party at the other end of the country[/STRIKE] - been, [STRIKE]a Christening nearly the other end of the country (we still need to buy a gift)[/STRIKE] - been and done, [STRIKE]a few days away[/STRIKE] been and 2 weddings - one of them overseas, plus 5 birthdays who I buy presents for now 6 birthdays.

Exercise wise; I'm very behind. While off recuperating I've put back on all the weight it took months to lose.

I've been forgetting to log my distances so I'll have to do some extra catching up in the next few months.

Peonie

I need some help. The 6th birthday (above) is next week and I need bargain ideas for a present. We have to post it so the lighter and cheaper the better. She's in her early 30s. Likes expensive perfume :eek: does not want anything for her home. I'm thinking a cheap piece of statement jewelery or an experience present like tennis lessons.