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for the first time in my life...

i've been shopping and stuck to a budget :eek: :eek: :eek:

left all my cards at home and had £100 for presents (money i had saved) bought 8 presents, wrappin paper etc, ive come home with £10.

its this site, all i was thinkin on my way round the shops, cant buy that its not in the budget, lent my boyf £10 i normally dont ask for it back but its not in the budget to lend £10 it has to come back lol

i'm lovin my new DFW status!!! :j
Married my amazing hubby on 8th September 2012 :j:j

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  • Aww that's really nice to read.

    Well done and long may the force be with you :D
    Bank Balance: In the black for the moment.
    Sainsburys Loan: Cleared July 2010
    Credit cards: AMEX Airmiles Card: direct debit set to clear balance monthly
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    Well done, that is some going, always a good idea to leave the cards at home. I know people say about the safety negatives with carrying cash but I find I spend so much less.
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
    GC: £200
    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Well done!!:beer: Doesn't it feel good when you stick to your budget?:T :T I'm so glad you managed it..remember that feeling and it will help all through 2007:o
  • squiggles
    squiggles Posts: 1,635 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    well done :)
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