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LiT - starting from the beginning and rebuilding my life

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  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    wooohooo my luck is to continue...........although I havent won the euro millions I have had a phone call this morning from the child support agency. KH has been assessed and will have a deduction from earnings. Sooooo hopefully soon I will gain an extra £250 a month!! woop woop.
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • youareallhelpingme
    youareallhelpingme Posts: 1,056 Forumite
    You're in the money, you're in the money..... la la la la , :whistle:, (((((goes off singing very off key))))))))) :T
    One small step for ME, one giant leap for my family!


    2015 - my Amazon Gift Certificate mini challenge - saving to buy small household electrical items.
    Total £9.12
  • Footiemad_2
    Footiemad_2 Posts: 1,419 Forumite
    Bloomin marvellous...its as good as winning the euromillions chick.

    More for the savings pot :D
    Footiemad:footie: 2013 - SPC no.1147...Keeep potting!!
    2013-VSP #21 £14.59
    SPC 2012 - £207.44
    SPC 2011 £647
    VSP 2011 £70.37
    23lb/54lb :o
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I jinxed myself!!!

    Havent done anything on my list of things to do!! Did the kids washing earlier (stuff that they need to take away with them in the morning) and the bl00dy washer decided to go with a bang! Spent the past 2 1/2 hours at the flaming launderette!! Now £9.50 lighter but I did treat myself to soup and a roll in the local cafe whilst I was waiting!

    Off to work now and have got loads to do when I get home. :-( Ah well these things are sent to try us!
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • Footiemad_2
    Footiemad_2 Posts: 1,419 Forumite
    Sorry to hear about your washing machine going bang LiT, mine is playing up, but there's only little ole me, so not as bad as you.

    Have a good shift ;)
    Footiemad:footie: 2013 - SPC no.1147...Keeep potting!!
    2013-VSP #21 £14.59
    SPC 2012 - £207.44
    SPC 2011 £647
    VSP 2011 £70.37
    23lb/54lb :o
  • youareallhelpingme
    youareallhelpingme Posts: 1,056 Forumite
    Seems like loads of people are having problems with washing machines. The dial on mine is playing up but it is under warranty, I just haven't got round to ringing them to sort a visit.
    One small step for ME, one giant leap for my family!


    2015 - my Amazon Gift Certificate mini challenge - saving to buy small household electrical items.
    Total £9.12
  • Footiemad_2
    Footiemad_2 Posts: 1,419 Forumite
    I do hope we haven't got the same one. Mines out of warranty so if I cant fix it, I will have to dig deep :eek:
    Footiemad:footie: 2013 - SPC no.1147...Keeep potting!!
    2013-VSP #21 £14.59
    SPC 2012 - £207.44
    SPC 2011 £647
    VSP 2011 £70.37
    23lb/54lb :o
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    woop woop I think ive fixed it!!! (fingers and toes crossed anyway) Ive took it apart and found £3.20 in the pump!! First time ive been paid to do the washing haha Anyway so far so good. It is 9 years old and has moved across Europe and was only a cheap one when I bought it so its not done too bad I suppose. I will need a new 1 sooner rather than later as It wont last much longer but the longer money stays in my account the better.
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    Well thats the kids gone till Saturday, and im off work for 2 days soooooooooo what do I do with myself? Hummmm. Think im gonna blitz the house and treat myself to a take away tonight.

    Need to steal a flylady list and work my way through it. Least it will stay tidy till the kids return home! Tomorrow im going to have a lie in.
    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    edited 11 August 2011 at 7:13AM
    Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One
    Open the windows and turn on some music!
    Vacuum floors and sofas!
    Declutter the chairs, floor and top of any cupboards!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Sort out coats, shoes and bags
    Clean any ornaments, glass, mirrors, pictures etc
    Level Three
    Check those smoke alarms!
    Wipe sofas, paintwork and dusty places
    HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork,
    Extras
    1. Catch up on some calls/emails
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Clean switches and sockets
    4. Wipe the windows in these areas
    Kitchen and Dining area
    Level One
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Clear and wipe worksurfaces
    Clean the sink!
    Level Two
    Wipe fronts of appliances and units
    Wipe small appliances and replace.. make sure the inside of microwave etc are sparkly and hygienic!
    Wipe table and replace cloth if needed
    Level Three
    Clear and wipe window sills
    Clean out the fridge thoroughly
    Wipe over oven and hob.


    Extras
    1. Sort tea towels.. fling/donate (to pdsa/animal rescue /window cleaner) any that are shamefully manky!
    2. Replace dish cloths that are gross
    3. Descale kettles/irons/taps etc
    4. Empty and wash out bins!
    Bathroom
    Level One
    Clean floors
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush

    Level Two
    Level Three
    Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    Collect all the dirty laundry


    Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    Declutter the floor
    Remove and wash bed linen. replace before bedtime!!!
    Level 2
    Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
    Wash windows and nets/curtains
    Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing fresh linen
    Level 3
    Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing


    childrens rooms and spare room
    Level One
    Clear the floor!!!
    vacuum the floor

    Level Two
    Strip the bedding get it washed and remake the bed
    Wash windows

    Level Three
    tidy the cupboards /drawers of clothes


    Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
    In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
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