10 positive steps a day challenge - 2012

fairyclicks

Happy Extra Day ev1 :rotfl: and well done on all your achievements!! We will be taking over the world at this rate

TM - i laughed so much when i read you have added a high maintenance fund to your list :rotfl: such a good idea as i can do comfort spending as well

Vintage - I think that u have made the right decision to wait and see how your finances go! Tough one to make i'm sure but its only being put off for now

Oh and planting spuds - i wanna do that too

Sammy - well done on doing your whole list and try not to work too hard today - you do need a break, even just 5 mins to recharge your batteries!!

Princess - sounds like you have been doing lots of catching up with friends make the most of it while OH is away


Right then, down to business :rotfl: - 9 lovely smilies for me yesterday :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D :j:j more than i thought actually!! I did my first pinecone survey yesterday, and made my first amazon sale - was all very exciting :rotfl::rotfl:

and for today.......

I'm doing nothing until i ring about my mortgage payments - i wanna know what i have paid since Jan so i know where i am now!! - DONE taaada!!!! Just £50 to pay on monday and thats my march payment covered :j:j am so pleased after being in arrears to now be back on track

Actually, already done 2 surveys this morning

and had woohoo running in background - wanna get 100 bronze stars today - got to 89 then got bored lol, might have another wee go later see i i can make 100 - done

other things to do

superpoints - done and i got another 4 members to join up today as well - well pleased
swaggers add another 50+ done
order script - done
make app with nurse - got letter in to do that
book car in
contact cccs for review - done! but they weren't there so will have to try again tomorrow!
little bit of work on website
check ebay for sales/bids - done another wee sale in
clean out fridge
order free MSE mug if i can find it
blog updates - done
weigh myself - wanna start weight for March - done
post amazon sale
check bank account for payments in - done oh this was loverly - had lots of payments in, thought i was in someone elses account :rotfl::rotfl:
stash £3 as i haven't had pound coins for 3 days - done
add some more books to amazon account
order freebies - done this already too
connect up printer to print out coupons
clear out odd change from bag to add to pot - done
feed the fish and check for the babies coming out - there are loads in a wee pot!! Fed and a few babies out swimming about

do we think thats enough to be getting on with??? me thinks sooo

Hope you all have a wonderful wednesday

xxxx

vintage43

fairyclicks wrote: »

Happy Extra Day ev1 :rotfl:
Vintage - I think that u have made the right decision to wait and see how your finances go! Tough one to make i'm sure but its only being put off for now


order free MSE mug if i can find it


xxxx

Hi fairy - here's the link for the mug
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/free-photo-prints#freemug

My dad has really kindly stepped in to cover the cost of finishing the loft, so it's done and I don't have to worry - THANKS DAD:A:A:T:j:A

fairyclicks

vintage43 wrote: »

Hi fairy - here's the link for the mug
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/free-photo-prints#freemug

My dad has really kindly stepped in to cover the cost of finishing the loft, so it's done and I don't have to worry - THANKS DAD:A:A:T:j:A

Aw thanks and how lovely of your Dad :j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j i am sure you are delighted now

Sligo

Morning all! Or maybe i should say afternoon! it's been a manic morning!

Where did my Monday post go?? I know I posted a huge list and I can't find it. i must have not posted properly! Anyway the handwritten list is on my desk and I have 8 done but lots of rollovers.

Here's today's list:

1. Check bank & transfer pennies Done
2. Do polls, surveys & cashback site Done
3. Do expenses claim Done
4. Send email to school with letter & meeting agenda Done
5. Get to atm at lunch & get car service money out before it gets spent!! Transfered it back to car account out of harm's way!
6. Type up minutes
7. One off the "dreaded" work list
8. Quick run to Lidl for a few items Done
9. Have a go at medical expenses tax claims again
10. Put on a load of washing
11. Ironing - approaching crisis point now!!!

Linzight

1. Superpoints DONE
2. Swagbucks to 500
3. Washing up DONE
4. Work out Feb challenge totals DONE
5. Empty inbox of surveys DONE
6. Put away dry clothes
7. Update MyFitnessPal DONE
8. Reply to e-mail from boss DONE
9. Check cashback sites DONE
10. Do at least 3 hours databasing work
11. Play Bingo 8-9pm DONE

EllaBeagle

As I´m feeling extra positive with all these threads I´ve joined I thought I´d post my 10 positive steps for tomorrow and friday as they are pay days and I usually end up throwing money at people that I owe without any real thought of who can wait and who can´t so................

1. Tidy house
2. Buy a new house phone (as threw mine away due to massive phone bills) and contact sky to arrange a deal on phonecalls as my mobile phone top ups are costing me even more than what my landline cost! :( DONE
3. Pay car tax DONE, brighthouse DONE, rent, council tax, tv licence, water, wescot, school.
4. Do a frugal food shop. DONE
5. Draw all money out of bank and work out how much we have left for each day.
6. Contact Barclays bank for partners default to set up a payment plan.
7. Send ebay item I sold.
8. £10 that I would waste in bingo put in ISA BINGO GOT THE BETTER OF ME
9. Set up a spreadsheet for all incomings and outgoings and keep track of every last penny.
10. Put unwanted items on ebay to sell.

I have to say doing this everyday has really motivated me and if I don´t get through the list I can always go back to my post the day after and see if I can tick any more off :T

fairyclicks

EllaBeagle wrote: »

As I´m feeling extra positive with all these threads I´ve joined I thought I´d post my 10 positive steps for tomorrow and friday as they are pay days and I usually end up throwing money at people that I owe without any real thought of who can wait and who can´t so................

1. Tidy house
2. Buy a new house phone (as threw mine away due to massive phone bills) and contact sky to arrange a deal on phonecalls as my mobile phone top ups are costing me even more than what my landline cost! :(
3. Pay car tax, brighthouse :mad: , rent, council tax, tv licence, water, wescot, school.
4. Do a frugal food shop.
5. Draw all money out of bank and work out how much we have left for each day.
6. Contact Barclays bank for partners default to set up a payment plan.
7. Send ebay item I sold.
8. £10 that I would waste in bingo put in ISA
9. Set up a spreadsheet for all incomings and outgoings and keep track of every last penny.
10. Put unwanted items on ebay to sell.

I have to say doing this everyday has really motivated me and if I don´t get through the list I can always go back to my post the day after and see if I can tick any more off :T

Wow you really are getting MSE'd aren't you its amazing the difference it makes just stopping and thinking about what you are doing and paying attention to where the money is going - I'm doing OH's head in now cos i'm not letting him throw things out, its oh that will go on ebay, that could make 50p hahahaha don't think he is with the every penny adds up bit yet

Xandersmum

Vintage - Great news about the loft!

Sorry - I've been really rubbish the past couple of days. Arm is causing serious sleep deprivation following docs examinaton, luckily hubs is back to work tonight so I can take all the room up :rotfl:

Am going to do a list to see me up until the end of friday as little man has his botox on Friday so will be most of the day at the hosp as they are putting him out. No one will swap with Hubs so will be flying solo, dreading it - I know I will be sobbing when he goes to sleep! I'm such a wuss!

• SB over 850 and redeem
• Superpoints
• 2 surveys
• Take sis to hospital appointment
• Lunch with sis
• Xan's Botox
• Pay something off hols
• Package and send Ebay parcels
• 5 new Ebay
• Washing Up
• Clean Sides
• DY Review
• Put rubbish and recycling out

TM6

Good morning to some, good afternoon to others :hello:

Yesterday was a brilliant day - the best day that I have had since I have become poorly :dance:

So how did I do -I achieved 11 smilies :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


Today, I would like to

1. List more ebay Done
2. Compile medical file Done
3. Send Tesco vouchers back Done
4. Update Geocaching.com
5. Contact design company re pathtag Done
6. Day 10 of my blog Done
7. Put a £1 a day into my 'party tin' Done
8. Put a £1 a day into my 'stash the cash tin' Done
9. Put a £1 into my 'High Maintenace Fund' jar (NSD) Done
10. Write thank you card
11. Send parcel to DD1
12. Write and send card to Pat T Done

Wishing all the Happy Steppers Crew a tumultuous Thursday! :grouphug:

vintage43

Xandersmum wrote: »

Vintage - Great news about the loft!

Sorry - I've been really rubbish the past couple of days. Arm is causing serious sleep deprivation following docs examinaton, luckily hubs is back to work tonight so I can take all the room up :rotfl:

Am going to do a list to see me up until the end of friday as little man has his botox on Friday so will be most of the day at the hosp as they are putting him out. No one will swap with Hubs so will be flying solo, dreading it - I know I will be sobbing when he goes to sleep! I'm such a wuss!

• SB over 850 and redeem
• Superpoints
• 2 surveys
• Take sis to hospital appointment
• Lunch with sis
• Xan's Botox
• Pay something off hols
• Package and send Ebay parcels
• 5 new Ebay
• Washing Up
• Clean Sides
• DY Review
• Put rubbish and recycling out

Wow you have got a stressful time ahead, it's horrible when you have to watch your child upset, i do feel for you. Hope your arm feels ok xxx sending big hugs