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Weekend 4th/5th June - What small things....

josiebabie
josiebabie Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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edited 4 June 2011 at 12:27PM in Debt-free wannabe
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 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

Morning all!
I know I know, I don't post for a whole week and then I am so motivated I start it....Well actually it's because I got into work mega-early and have done all my pre-opening prep.

All is well in Josie's household, went shopping last night and got a few extras but used my £7 off a £50 spend. Useful seeing as I needed expensive stuff like washing tablets/pop socks/tuna etc.

Righto, the list:-
- [STRIKE]Check banking[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]Ran WM overnight on eco 7[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]Got it running again before 6.30 am[/STRIKE] :D
- [STRIKE]Hung washing on line before work[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]Lunch from home[/STRIKE]
- NSD
- [STRIKE]Charging phone off work computor[/STRIKE]
- Dinner will be curry in slow cooker, chicken left overs from Wed
- Stay in with DD this afternoon thus not spending
- Update debt spreadsheet
- Do some surveys
- [STRIKE]Do lots of jobcards for next week's work due to staff absenses[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]Do lots of other catch up work this morning while it's quiet [/STRIKE]:T
- [STRIKE]Locate any additional purge sales[/STRIKE] and submit to boss

That's all, have a lovely Saturday, going to be a scorcher here again today apparently!

Jx
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  • pixiechick99
    pixiechick99 Posts: 3,720 Forumite
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    Pop socks Josie?!:rotfl: Not heard about them for yonks...my mum has them;)

    Anyway, I'm another one who's been missing all week - it's half term, that's my excuse:o

    Of to a mini theme park today, bought with clubcard vouchers so very MSE. Making a picnic so only spends will be petrol and ice creams for the girls.

    Ok, quick list:
    • check banking
    • use clubcard vouchers for entry to park
    • picnic lunch
    • meal tonight at my sister's
    • take sis bottle of wine - a posh half price one:rotfl:
    • enjoy the sun while it lasts:j
    Ok, that#s all for today - can't think of anything more.
    Have a lovely weekend all of you - I shall be back bright and early on Monday:beer:
    I really need to sort out a new signature!
  • WelshWoofer
    WelshWoofer Posts: 5,076 Forumite
    Morning ladies!
    I too am guilty of intermittant posting:o

    Already been to the park with the dog before it gets too hot for him to have a run around - warm already and the pollen is definitely back! Boo!


    Not sure what's on the agenda for today yet but there are some things that need doing regardless....
    • Pop to Boots to buy foundation using a No 7 £5 off voucher, have almost run out so its quite timely
    • Take library books back and pick up reserved book (Jodi Picoult is my new fad, thought provoking but with very readable stories
    • Make sure OH goes to the butchers for the month's meat for him (I'm a veggie and this is the one job I make him do!)
    • Check bank and make an emergency budget until payday
    • Update spending diary - did the food shop yesterday and used £6 worth of vouchers allowing me to come in at £35, £10 under budget:j
    • Do one load of washing and dry naturally
    • Maybe do some school work, but will probably leave this until tomorrow when the weather is supposed to get worse
    • Stick to diet
    • Think about Fathers Day present
    • All food from stores - pasta bake for tea, salad bits for lunch
    • Weighed this morning - remarkably still on track despite the definite wobble during my trip home
    That's all so far - will probably do something outdoors this afternoon to make the most of the sun (and sniff and sneeze myself to death!)
  • browneyedbazzi
    browneyedbazzi Posts: 3,405 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Morning all!

    Thanks for starting us off josie!
    I hope it's as beautiful a day everywhere else as it is here...I'm going to try to get out early and get into town to enjoy the sunshine for a bit before the hoards of tourists turn up lol

    My list for the weekend:
    walk to town to save parking fees and get some exercise
    fruit and veg from market and possibly a trip to the pyo farm for strawberries, yumm
    try to find something for fathers day (this'll be the first one in 8 years that i've seen my dad, so need something good!)
    finish last bits of packing
    check banking online (paypal transfer from ebay sales should be turning up soon)
    find leftover cash/coins from my last trip home
    take a nap to prepare for girl's night out tonight

    Have a lovely weekend everyone!

    x
    Common sense?...There's nothing common about sense!
  • CountingPennies
    CountingPennies Posts: 1,893 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Hello everyone! Can i take part please? Love reading your list for tips and motivation :-) Not really sure what i'm ment to do but i'll give it a go! Lol

    Beautiful weekend, unfortunatly i'm having to spend it decorating and doing boring things. :-(

    This is basically what i'll be doing to help my weekend along....

    Raiding the parents shed for gloss paint (saves me buying my own)
    Getting old clothes out for the kids so they can help paint (keeps them entertained for free)
    Using up flour, eggs ect and baking some cakes, pies ect....pretty skint this week so need to use what i have like i have done for 4 weeks now :-(
    Taking advantage of free listing weekend on ebay
    Look online for deals for something called a "huggle buddy" as my son really wants one for his birthday....i have no idea what it even is!
    Downgrade my sky package since the football season is over....i know i should give it up altogether.... :-)
    Start my 1st day of no smoking...YIKES!!!

    So thats it for me....sorry if i've done it wrong

    Have a good weekend!

    xxx
    Slimming World Challenge 2017 0/30.5lb

    Grocery challenge 2017 JAN: £5.56/£350
  • browneyedbazzi
    browneyedbazzi Posts: 3,405 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Hiya stueyandkatie and welcome!

    I've not been here long myself but I've got the impression that there is no 'right' or 'wrong' on this thread :)

    x
    Common sense?...There's nothing common about sense!
  • Wannabe01
    Wannabe01 Posts: 573 Forumite
    edited 5 June 2011 at 12:06PM
    Good morning. It’s a rather dull day here today.

    Thanks for starting us off this morning Josie

    My list

    [STRIKE]Check banking[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]All meals from home[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Small shop armed with a list[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Charge the phone on the computer[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Do some surveys and daily clicks[/STRIKE] – update the spreadsheet
    Catch up with work that still needs to be completed this week
    [STRIKE]Catch up with emails[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Quick shower[/STRIKE]
    Wash the rest of the stuff for the baby and get some more stuff ironed
    List the rest of the books on GM and sort account
    [STRIKE]Do some housework[/STRIKE]
    Look into possible new sites
    [STRIKE]Complete accounts for last month[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Catch up with the washing and hang inside unless it brightens up outside[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Catch up with the ironing[/STRIKE]
    Finish moving all work stuff into one account
    Submit invoices that are due
    Look into other ways to increase income
    Spend some time with DH and DS
    Catch up with the freebies board
    Catch up with the competition board

    I think that is everything that needs to be completed this weekend.
    Aiming to get Debt Free.
  • Pernicious
    Pernicious Posts: 1,786 Forumite
    edited 5 June 2011 at 11:42AM
    Morning all,

    Ah what beautiful weather :) I'm off to my friend's birthday BBQ later & then out in the evening for another friend's birthday, so should be a good day!

    Today I have/will:-

    • [STRIKE]Heating off - thank you sunshine![/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Food from stores/free food at BBQ! (Bringing along a contribution anyway though)[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Log calories on free app[/STRIKE]
    • Log expenditure on free app
    • [STRIKE]Charge phone via pc[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Check for surveys[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Enter comps[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Washing on eco setting[/STRIKE]
    • Hang up to dry
    • [STRIKE]Bring drinks from home for BBQ[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Only take £20 out later for evening do[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Walk into town & back later?[/STRIKE] - Walked in but had to get a taxi back as my OH was a tad worse for wear!
    Think I'll leave it at that for now as I'm not sure if I'll have time for ebay or decluttering, may have to do that tomorrow!

    Have a great, MSE day everyone x
    :idea:Debt at July 2012: £12,862.57 :eek:
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  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,937 Forumite
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    edited 4 June 2011 at 8:47PM
    *[STRIKE]List things on eBay: free day![/STRIKE]

    *[STRIKE]Finish preparing for mini cheapo holiday later in the month[/STRIKE] :j

    *[STRIKE]Check finances [/STRIKE]

    *[STRIKE]Look around house for things to sell on eBay[/STRIKE]

    *[STRIKE]Clean kitchen floor[/STRIKE] Went a bit mad and cleaned all the floors!

    *[STRIKE]Make a homemade Chinese meal for tea: special fried rice and breadcrumbed chicken with soy sauce.[/STRIKE]
    Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama
  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,937 Forumite
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    Look online for deals for something called a "huggle buddy" as my son really wants one for his birthday....i have no idea what it even is!

    http://www.hugglebuddies.co.uk/
    Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama
  • Pookie_lou
    Pookie_lou Posts: 298 Forumite
    Afternoon guys, its quiet on here today, I hope everyone is out enjoying the sun, MS style obviously! :D

    I was wide awake at 5.50am, so decided to get up at 6.30 when still awake, put washing in so its now lovely and dry.

    Popped to car boot this morning, managed to get a few bargains, some of which are on the line now drying.

    Also today I will / have -

    * Read newspapers online
    * Will check banking and update spends
    * Ebay ebay ebay! :)
    * Staying in tonight with oh, takeaway ( treat using birthday money) and love film dvd.

    Have a great day folks xx
    Living as simply as we can


    Baby Girl Due 1/2/2016 :j
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