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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
    So much for a lie in this morning!! Was woken by the sound of a pneumatic drill right outside my window at 8 oclock this morning!!! Grrrrrrrr never mind. Washing machine has been on and the contents are now blowing nicely on the line outside. Dishwasher is on for the 1st time since the children went (its usually on at least twice a day)

    Think im going to mooch about in the garden for abit then its off to work at 3. Looks like its going to be another NSD 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:
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    Work was chaos this evening, it was like wacky races!! Good thing about it being busy was that I didnt have time to grab a packet of crisps, chocolate bar and a can of coke nor was I able to nip for a quick ciggy. So it was a NSD for me. IF ONLY IT WAS LIKE THAT EVERY DAY!!
    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
    At least the time goes quickly when its busy. Well done on the nsd's, makes such as difference when the kids aren't around.
    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
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    I only work 300 metres from home so when the kids are here its not unusual for them to "pop in to see me" which means "mum can I have a chocolate bar and a can of coke please" and it all mounts up. I think they can start using their spends for these extras theyre getting. Think its notebook time and everything they have will be recorded and deducted from their spends! That will go down well NOT but needs must and all that.

    Its another glorious day today so im going to potter about in the garden before work.

    Also found £13 for tesco vouchers so will do an online shop for holiday food (going away to Haven on Monday which I get from THE SUN so cheap n cheerful hols for us!) Hopefully wont spend that much whilst we are their but I have given myself a budget of £300 which should be more than enough as petrol is from another budget. I plan to put enough petrol in the car to get me to the other side of Birmingham them fill up as it will be loads cheaper. Unleaded is £140.9 here!!!
    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
    Have done an online shop and used £13 worth of vouchers I found plus the £21 of vouchers I received recently, so my shopping has cost me in total £22.43 including delivery!! Not bad considering ive given myself a £60 budget for this week. I wont need anything now this week so I am going to pay £37.57 off my CC
    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
    I start work at 3 and I really dont want to go. Its lovely outside and could just do with sitting in the garden with a large glass of wine enjoying the peace n quiet. Oh well im off on Thursday and Friday so if the weather is still as glorious I can do it then.

    Have a great afternoon im off to get ready for work and earn some more pennies x
    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:
  • Woowoo
    Woowoo Posts: 4,603 Forumite
    life_in_termoil wrote: »
    Have done an online shop and used £13 worth of vouchers I found plus the £21 of vouchers I received recently, so my shopping has cost me in total £22.43 including delivery!! Not bad considering ive given myself a £60 budget for this week. I wont need anything now this week so I am going to pay £37.57 off my CC

    Well done and a great payment to your CC :)
    LBM Aug 09: £18,650.47 - Current: £12,854.93 (£5946.79)

    Barclays: £2,928.34 Lloyds: £2,499.60
    MBNA: £3,788.99 Overdraft: £1,900.00 Mum: £1,738.00

    Surveys: £6.60/£40.00
  • youareallhelpingme
    youareallhelpingme Posts: 1,056 Forumite
    Free food :j. Bah to going into work when the weather is nice.

    I worked this morning, part of this afternoon and will do again this evening, I work mainly from home so my motivation really needs a kick of the bahooki when the weather is nice. Maybe I should shut the curtains so I can concentrate :A .
    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
  • HayleyLou_2
    HayleyLou_2 Posts: 31 Forumite
    keep on going you can do this!! And so can i! xxx
    MBNA - £3,800 - TESCO'S £1250 - FIRST DIRECT CC £550 - MINT £1500 - DEBENHAMS (Satander) £400 - Bank of Mum & Dad - £2,800 [STRIKE]Overdraft -£500 [/STRIKE]- account closed. PAID :)

    Lets do this - im the only one that can

  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    Had a NSD at work today even though I managed to munch my way through 2 packets of crisps. (They were out of date and had been written off) And it was busy again so work flew by. Only got tomorrow to go then im off for 2 ways then its the countdown to my hols!!

    Looks like its going to be another glorious day here so Im off to bed so I can be up early!
    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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