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20th July What small DWF things will you do today? :)

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  • sibles
    sibles Posts: 234 Forumite
    Afternoon all, how are my favourite forumites?
    Thanks so much for your advice yesterday re my friends visit! I got myself all in a tizz, but she didn't mind, she just didn't want to not bring going out clothes and be stuck, so the plan is pizza in the oven friday night (after she arrives) whilst Dad and OH (dad also visiting!) are out, we'll open a bottle of something fizzy (it's been a year or 2 since i last saw her and we have one in the wine rack).
    Then on saturday we'll get a lift into town (or bus if up too late) and I'll show her the sites, then dinner with Dad and OH and more catching up. Prob more wine too ;)

    Today I have/will:
    -bought lunch in
    -bussed in using bus pass
    -drinks and snacks from drawer
    -LSD - I need to get some ribbon for a friend
    -posted expenses receipts this morning - hopefully will have that in my account next week - fingers crossed I'll be able to put some away (mostly on cc, but there was a bit of cash on there, which I don't need really, so will put half onto other cc and half into xmas savings)
    -meals form stores - toad in the hole. This was one of our big areas of naughtiness. We write our menu when we do our shopping, but so many times we find ourselves gonig "I don't want that, let's get takeaway or go and get something else" But this week and last week so far (touch wood) we've stuck to either our list or made a meal out of what we've got. small steps, but I'm really proud of us for doing it.
    -make a shopping list tonight and do shopping online (we spend FAR too much when we go, so though we have to pay for delivery it is much better for us)
    -track ww points

    Have a great afternoon everyone!
    Clicking, searching and surveying my way to a life of debt freedom!
    Debt Free 27th Nov 2012
    Weight Loss so far: [STRIKE]12lb[/STRIKE][STRIKE]13lb[/STRIKE][STRIKE]15lb[/STRIKE][STRIKE]16lb[/STRIKE] 17lb
  • Karb
    Karb Posts: 853 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Morning all. Hope everyone is keeping well. its a long time since I posted.

    Lots going on at the moment, and just havent had the time or inclination to go online, but thought I'd pop in and try to catch up with what everyone is doing.
    Debt free since December 2015. It can be done


  • MoneyMax
    MoneyMax Posts: 129 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 20 July 2011 at 1:43PM
    Wow some long lists here!!

    Good afternoon everyone xx

    My list for today:

    Onepoll @ £3.85
    Food shopping list (to cover our holiday away too)
    Find more things to sell on Ebay
    Get phones ready to post as bidding on Ebay has started! :T
    Wrap shoes as sold on Ebay!! Whoop!! :T
    Phone my Nan :D
    Check Online Banking
    Add to sealed pot
    Call CSA :mad:
    Send of Tax credits Renewal!!!
  • I know I'm a little late with mine but I don't get time to post before I leave for work.

    1. Up and out by 7.15am (after making sure teenage girls were awake!)
    2. Lunch time, stay in a read a book from home
    3. No taking of bank/credit cards or money to work (therefore no money to spend, no temptation)
    4. Cycle home from work - saving the £1.80 bus fare - must be getting tight in my old age!
    5. Meet DD1 on the way home from work, continue on her walk with her and the dogs
    6. Cook dinner
    7. Make sandwiches for tomorrow (kids finish school today so won't make them any- they can do it themselves :-) )
    8. Clean the kitchen - always do that when I need to take my mind of things
    9. Shower
    10. Bed

    Might get half an hour or so to watch the telly but not planning on it! Have a great day everyone:D
  • Pernicious
    Pernicious Posts: 1,786 Forumite
    edited 20 July 2011 at 11:44PM
    Hiya,

    Amara - Thanks for starting us off today & congrats on your 3rd star
    Stitchy - Yay! So glad your OH has found a job, you'll be debtfree sooner then you think! :)
    Candy - Glad Bessie will definitely sell, hope you make your money back
    OrangeFairy - Well done!
    Rdchick - Ooh I will take a look at your blog later, would love to see your ideas!
    Sibles - That sounds like an excellent weekend! Enjoy!

    Today I have/will:-
    • [STRIKE]Made use of free water at work [/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Food from stores [/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Dinner from meal plan[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Check ebay - other buyer has paid :j[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Post ebay sale[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Reply to florist [/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Call dress shop to make appointment for tomorrow[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Stay in for most of my lunchtime to avoid spending [/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Check for surveys[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Enter comps[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Take refillable water bottle to TKD tonight[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Washing on super quick 15mins cycle & hang up to dry[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Catch up on flylady activities & thread, must eat a couple of frogs tonight![/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Read Martin's email[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Check online banking[/STRIKE]
    Have a great, MSE day everyone x
    :idea:Debt at July 2012: £12,862.57 :eek:
    :dance:Current Debt: £0 :j
    100% paid off!
    :think: Savings Goal for November 2016: £5000 :cool:
    :D Current Savings: £1176.24 _party_
    23.52% Saved!
  • PurpleFairy26
    PurpleFairy26 Posts: 3,903 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    Afternoon all. I have not posted for ages, but, read everyday - you have been keeping me on the straight and narrow!

    I have been trying to be good and also tried posting a couple of times but my work computer will let you write the post and then brings up an error message when you click post :mad: Anyway, I am at home today for the first time AGES so I thought I would take the opportunity to post:

    • Complete tax return - refund to me for once :j:j will go straight on final CC :D
    • Phoned tax credits to update details... aah, what gets given in one hand, gets taken away in the other it seems :o
    • weekly shop coming from Mr S tonight using £12 off voucher, plus will get 10p petrol voucher - great for DH work (self employed)
    • pick up ebay parcel from post office
    • quick tidy round
    • may sort some boxes in spare room later so we can finally get bed up
    • pay day - so moved money in to various accounts for things and updated my favourite spreadsheet :p

      Think that's about all folks, good to *see* you all getting on so well. be back later to catch up again :)
  • marywooyeah
    marywooyeah Posts: 2,672 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    you need to get to 2000 for your 4th & 10000 for the 5th

    what about the 3rd star - how many for that?
    does your "thanks" count towards it in any way? I've been trying to work it out for ages!
  • 3rd is 750 if memory serves me right! welcome back annibe - I remember you! Kardb & Jonno how's the baby Jonno? x
    DF as at 30/12/16
    Wombling 2026: £25.70
    Grocery spend challenge Feb £285.11/£250
    GC annual £389.25/£2700
    Eating out budget: £ 48.87/£300
    Extra cash earned 2026: £185
  • Amara
    Amara Posts: 2,176 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    what about the 3rd star - how many for that?
    does your "thanks" count towards it in any way? I've been trying to work it out for ages!
    750- I've got my third star today, so I know :D
  • Amara
    Amara Posts: 2,176 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    you need to get to 2000 for your 4th & 10000 for the 5th
    Thank you, Determined New MS :) Long way for me for the next one, but I'm very happy for my third sparkling star :)
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