Thursday 26th May - What small DFW things will you be doing today??

pixiechick99

When we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.

But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free, or staying debt free :money:

Examples could be charging your phone up at work instead of at home to save your electricity, hanging washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending.

So be proud of those small steps, they really are important:D

Gooood morning - hope you're all well and cheery:j
Must get moving today....feel as if I'm running late though I'm probably not:o
Had a good day at college yesterday, I now need to make a mini plan of things to do rather than just think I have ages and not do anything until it's due in:rotfl:

Ok, here's my list of things for today - same old though:o

• check banking - move tax credits to spends account
• check onepoll - still slow at times but more surveys
• packed lunch for dd2
• meal from plan tonight - jackets pots/spag bol leftovers
• hoover downstairs
• fruit/water to work
• meal plan for next week and check delivery slots for an online delivery (with £10 off code they kindly sent)
• post ebay sales
• check ebay listings

Ok, thats enough....I know I'll be shattered after work, didn't sleep great so wont plan any more!
Have a fab day....the weekend is in sight:beer:

determined_new_ms

morning pixie :hello: almost started us off but thought was right in the danger zone! yay to Thursday, even better to Friday (or sat, sun or mon :j:j:j)

feeling very tired & sleepy this morning - I need a break!

Today:

• checked banking
• LSD - just get fruit & veg from supermarket or green grocers later
• prawns out of freezer, in the fridge for dinner tonight - thai stir fry
• check tyre pressure - really must do as am going through petrol really quickly
• lunch from stores
• run after work
• take a couple of pictures of some items I want to list
• paint the bathroom after work
• post magpie box

ok That'll do need to get myself in the shower pronto! I hope you all have a lovely Thursday x

catmiaow

Morning people

On eurostar to Brussels hope everyone has a good day! Xxx

pixiechick99

determined_new_ms wrote: »

morning pixie :hello: almost started us off but thought was right in the danger zone! yay to Thursday, even better to Friday (or sat, sun or mon :j:j:j)

x

Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed....etc...it's half term:beer::beer:

determined_new_ms

pixiechick99 wrote: »

Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed....etc...it's half term:beer::beer:

ur a cruel woman pixie!

JAMIEDODGER

Today I will:

Check banking online
Set up S/O to pay myself housekeeping every week
Taking my nan shopping although I won't be buying anything
Keeping todays spending below £15, I have Beavers subs to pay for.
Put washing on airer instead of in TD
Making dinner from store cupboard and pudding too!
Keep working on budget and next weeks food shopping list and meal planner

That will do for today!

LianneH

yipeee a 5 day weekend for me!!

today:
check bank online - done!
check ebay listings and hopefully sell - if do then package and post - done but no sale, boo hoo!
take dd to toddlers (only £1 for 2 hours and get tea and toast!!) - done
have lunch from batch of soup I made - done
sort overnight bags for weekend at mums
check budget - again.

have a good weekend folks x

lauradora

Good morning everyone!

Hope we are all well

Today I will

• [STRIKE]check banking[/STRIKE]
• try and catch up with flylady
• work more on HM rug

[STRIKE]update all budget sheets after getting paid
Update blog to un-busy my head
[/STRIKE]
Think that'll do considering im at work at 2

Have a good day everyone xxx

Rock_Cakes

Morning lovely peeps

Thanks to Pixie for starting us off.

Good to hear from you Snoop. Fingers are crossed for your OH La E.

Well I had a bit of a busy night. I was supposed to bid on a dress but I was too busy cooking and forgot. :doh: I dropped the Le Creuset casserole lid on my foot last night (ouch), I suppose it could have been worse it could have been the pan. :eek: But I was hopping round the kitchen, swearing like a mad thing. :rotfl: Made my hot cross buns last night, saved you one Compliments.

Also made the decision to hand in my letter of resignation tomorrow. But then got in this morning to find out that my boss had emailed in the evening to say that one of the contracts would be going ahead! So now I feel bad for her. But I think this is the right thing to do. I am so miserable here. Just having a bit of wobble but I think I will do it. It wouldn't be fair to her if I left half way through the contract.

Today I will:

• [STRIKE]Walk to work[/STRIKE]
• Check bank balances
• Check surveys
• Charge mobile at work
• Have homemade lunch
• Walk home
• Asparagus and bean pasta for tea, yum yum
• Make bread and muffins for my Lil Sis arrival
• Write letter of resignation
• Pack phone up to be sent for money
• Final flat tidy
• Watch the door for Lil Sis and OH - I am so excited

Have a great day everyone.
xx

Jules28

Morning All,

Had some good news last night. Scottish Gas had asked me for an electricity reading but when I sent it within the time they had asked for it, they said I was too late and I had to go with an estimated reading. This keeps happening and my DD got put up a few months ago. Anway, the bill came in last night and I was in credit, then I checked the metre against the estimated reading and the estimated reading is much higher, woo hoo! Being obsessive about switching everything off the second we're finished with it has paid off!

Here's my list for today:

- check banking
- do some surveys
- packed lunch
- dinner from freezer
- finish June meal planner

Hope you all have a good day

Jules x

Mowgli87

Hey!

Again, only my second day doing this so someone shout at me if im intruding/doing it wrong!!

Today I need to:

Work super hard to find someone for a Junior IT Sales Vacancy I have - will make me £100 in bonus (about £70 after tax).
But half price double airbed from argos for brother and fiance staying tomorrow night (£15)
CLEAN my flat ready for the family visiting - its not too bad but needs doing. First time theyre making the 4 hour trip to visit me so need to be house proud!
Spicey bean and sweet potato stew for dinner, as found on MSE!
Bit of 'pamper' time for me tonight... homemade facemasks and the likes!!
Other than airbed, not to spend any more money today!!