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LiT - starting from the beginning and rebuilding my life
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Well im up early and the sky is blue. Just checked online banking and had a lovely surprise. I usually get maintenance for my eldest son at £40 a month but today the CSA have put into my account £276!! Woop woop I love surprises like that!!! Just need KH to get a job now lol. Anyway Ive transferred it into my savings account.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:0 -
What a lovely suprise, just in time for your hols :j.
It certainly is a lovely day, I'm trying to not look out of the window but I might sit outside to do some paper work later.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.
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Im not using it for my holidays its staying put safely in my account until ive saved up enough to do F and F.
Day off tomorrow and Friday woop woop cant wait to get out in the garden and soak up some rays.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:0 -
Thats a good start to a F&F then, but at least its there for emergencies.
Make the most of the rays (dont forget your suncream!) I'm working this morning and then taking this afternoon off. We normally have a Friday afternoon off but as its bank hols it will be too busy to head out for our normally quiet wander, so today it is
. 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 £9.120 -
Hope you have had a lovely peaceful Easter enjoying the sunshine!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.
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LiT, well done on sorting out your finances. How did you get-on with your old car?.
One good thing, at least you only have a 300 yard walk to work. I started a new job a couple of weeks ago and have a 40-mile round-trip. However, I got my first wage packet this week and discovered I'm on more money than I was initially offered so that pay for my fuel costs.
I think your ex has a bl00dy cheek asking for petrol money though. Good info about alison.com, I've never heard of them before. As I am now employed as an IQA Inspector, I will look to see if they have any courses relevant to me as it may help me climb the ladder a bit faster with industry recognised qualies.Never Knowingly Understood.
Member #1 of £1,000 challenge - £13.74/ £1000 (that's 1.374%)
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Seems ages since ive posted on here. We had a great time in Yorkshire the sun shone but the wind was rather chilly!! The caravan was lovely as was the camp. Well worth the money but I think we wont be going to Haven again as my eldest 15 was abit bored as there wasnt much for her to do. I set myself a budget of £500 which didnt include fuel but I managed to spend a grand total of £360 which included eating out every night AND petrol!!! So ive put £260 into my ISA.
PATMAN- Ive not done anything with the car as of yet but its work in progress. Great news on your earnings being more than you expected.
Alison courses are good and you can buy a certificate at the end of it. Ive done afew of their courses now and find them easy to follow.
Wages have gone in the bank today and Im trying to have a thrifty month with food shopping. My aim is not to spend money on rubbish!! Ive done a meal plan for the month and done an online shop at Mr T and have spent £170. I shouldnt have to spend any more as I have bulk bought milk and bread and will stick it all in the chest freezer. I will get a sack of spuds from work and a tray of eggs and that should be it. Should only have to top up on fruit n veggies.
Have a good weekend everyone im off to carry on washing!!!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:0 -
Its a glorious day here and ive got 4 loads of washing blowing in the breeze with another load almost ready to be pegged out. Might need to invest in some more pegs though!!
My eldest didnt come on holiday with us and god knows what hes been doing as the house is a complete sh1thole!!! Not a single room in the house is clean or tidy and there is carp everywhere!! Need to get my back side in gear and get cracking but im in a CBA mood. Im back in work tomorrow and shopping should be here shortly so will need to put all that away when it arrives.
Im thinking if I make myself a list of what needs doing then its motivation enough for me to cross them out once done.
Ive worked out my finances and have today paid £329.76 off my CCs
Bank of mum and dad - £4000
CC1 - £200 CLEAR
CC2 - £360 NOW 230.24
DWP - £1684.08
Catalogue - £700
Moorcroft - £1200
Wescott - £474
TOTAL 8618.08 NOW 8288.32Sealed 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:0 -
BATHROOM - DONE
BEDROOM
make bed
put clothes away in wardrobe
sweep and mop floor
dust
TOILET - DONE
HALL/STAIRS/LANDING - DONE
LOUNGE
put away carp
clear table
[STRIKE]hoover and mop the floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]polish[/STRIKE]
KITCHEN
[STRIKE]unload and reload dishwasher[/STRIKE]
wipe down surfaces
clean stove top
sweep and mop the floor
clear, tidy and wipe table
put out rubbish
DINING ROOM
put away clothes
sweep and mop the floor
wipe down computer desk
straighten shelving unit
clean patio doors
polish
All that lot is going to take me more than a day to do so its work in progress!!
Kids can do their own bedrooms!! I will just do their washing and ironing lolSealed 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:0 -
Well thats the shopping delivered and put away, now for a quick cuppa then carry on.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:0
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