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vasseur

Coco114 wrote: »

Clear out Ex wardrobe so youngest can use it - bag stuff up for Ex take it or bin it pile

DON'T BIN IT!!! Stick it on eBay!

You'll need to put the time in to start with but once you get the hang of it, listing is very easy. Get yourself the eBay and PayPal apps and it makes life much easier. I listed 43 items yesterday - all from the comfort of my sofa

I'm still cursing myself for all the times I either binned or charitised my dd's lovely clothes in the past :cool:

Coco114

I actually downloaded both apps last night !!!
My house is FULL of stuff I can sell , 100s of Cd, DVD, books, 2 PC monitors , playstation games , an IPod and next month a smart phone - that's just for starters
Tbh , Ex stuff is only really old clothes & I don't want to spend my time going through his tat ... It's now in the boot of my car to go to clothes bank : very therapeutic
Coco x

vasseur

It's really great seeing how many watchers you have on things. You get a little alert when a bid comes through. You can scan the barcode on Playstation games, CDs and DVDs and it will bring the item up for you. Games and DVDs I have found sell really easily.

I aim to list a few item every day, even if it's just a CD (remember you can list 100 things a month at 99p and the listing won't cost you). This way I have the eternal hope that there is a little extra money coming in

Coco114

So all 3 of us stuffed from turkey etc whilst I was doing that I was chucking stuff in slow cooker (all veg & turkey stock etc & spices) not sure what my "soup" will taste like but we will see!
Mountain of dishes to do and just realised I still have my pjs on .... I am a right catch me !!!
Lazy for rest of day then tomorrow it's head on budget / debt busting
Some good news ..... Just "overheard" kids talking .. Ex has a girlfriend , good news
Now that's a sentence I never thought I would say !!!
Coco x

searching_me

coco ive sat and read from begining to end and i will continue reading ... you should be so proud of yourself i cant anything .. but well done you for finding your feet and not giving in xx

Coco114

Thanks searching , it's lovely of you to say so tho most of the time I just feel like I am barely making it from one day to the next !
Have a mountain of things I want to do in the next 6 months so aim to do a little bit every day
Once I have budget under control & at least know I can pay secured at least then I might sleep a little easier !
I am currently reading Polesalots diary , that's very inspiring.
Thanks again.
Coco x

searching_me

I had a spilt with a long time ex over a year ago and im still finding my feet with money ive got a 3 months goal (little steps) and luckily a new partner that helps when he can ... so reading about your ups and downs is giving me hope (and a giggle ) ... im gonna have a nosey but i will continue to read *hits subscribe* xx

Coco114

Feels like last day off today , back to work on Tues and have heaps to do tomorrow so need to get up at normal time.
Turkey , potato , parsnip soup was a huge hit .... But they ate the lot & not the b****y kievs !! Never mind at least I know I am capable of making home made soup , go me !!
So tomorrow - I need to :
Hoover through , again
Bathroom whizz , again
2 loads washing , again
Find sec loan paperwork
Read Debtline paperwork
Check bank balance (this daily checking has slipped since I have been off !)
Put in petrol & do water etc on car & check oil
CLEAN KIT CUPBOARDS (one day )
Paint nails
Ummmm , that's about it for now
Have come up with awesome plan to stop kids falling out .... Turn up music so I can't hear them !!!!
Hope all your weekends have been good
Coco x

Coco114

I hate rain & it's been pouring down all morning !
Doing jobs at home today but need to pop out for few bits later if it ever let's up !
Dinner sorted , kids having chicken breasts , homemade wedges & coleslaw - I am going to try sweet & sour turkey ? Sure it will be lovely !
Also decided am going to splurge on a treat .... Have had my eye on a nail varnish for weeks so , sod it £2.99 will be worth it
Not started housework yet but , hey it will still be there later !
Something cam to light ref ex last night that made me firstly upset then a little bit angry ... Will explain another time but it has made me realise that I would be quite happy to leave this house & rent somewhere for me & kids. Of course I will do all I can to stay here for now but , tbh, the thought of a completely fresh start with my own front door is highly appealing right now
Anyhow , best go & do something productive.
Have a good day all.
Coco x

Barbeduk

Hi Coco, £2.99 on the nail varnish sounds like money well spent at the moment. At least the rain has stopped us going to the beach for the day. Had promised the kids fish and chips so with that saved and the parking, have put £20 towards cc.

Blimey, your ex! At least you know we all have an extremely low opinion of him too! Everytime he does/says something to wind you up, imagine us all behind you pulling faces!:rotfl::rotfl: