Sealed Pot Challenge 5 ~ Part 2

Kylieminoag

jillystew2008 wrote: »

Thank you Sue-UU and everyone else on this thread for allowing me to join in your challenge
Still trying to get to grips with the MSE site, may take a while so bear with me.
I have a pot of loose change waiting to be counted, not technically from just past month or so, can i add it in to my total?

Absolutely yes you can:T...... but not all of us keep a running total so we have a lovely surprise when we empty the pot..... (and are not tempted to dip into it cos we dont know how much there is!:o)

From memory, I think November 29th is the day when the whole country will come to a stand still whilst we all count our sealed pots .... in fact I think it should be declared a national holiday.:rotfl:

Happy potting!

jillystew2008

Thanks Kylieminoag
i will take your advice and not count it!
Hopefully i will be one of those savers who will spend a long time counting up my pot.
Im lucky enough to have a well paid, full time job and no debt, but there seems to be nothing left "in the pot" when it comes to treats, holidays and xmas etc. So im trying to change my spending habits and am gonna see how i get on. Any tips from other members would be great to get me started please
Better start my savvy saving, if only i knew where to start!

diddldonna

I have potted another £1.90 approx from shop and meal change today that i put in my pocket.

System

Hi all :wave:

Little-sweetie that sounds like a really good day
Diddldonna you're doing really well
jillystew my tip would be to stick with us :rotfl: you could look at the debt-free wannabe threads - I know you said you're not in debt but there are some great money saving tips on there. Oh also do a budget using Martin's tool if you haven't already, look at all your utility bills, see if you can get them lower, I've saved loads by following his tips :money:

Potted £12.02 today - some change, some cos my lovely friend bought the coffees today (it'll be my turn next time) some cos I got some bargains in Sainsbugs and some as penance for buying 2 books and a blouse. I wouldn't have had to buy the last 2 if the buses were a bit more frequent on Sundays!

Anyway we had a lovely walk amongst the bluebells in the rain so I'll count the day as a success

Keep up the good work everyone

Rx

Sue-UU

A very warm welcome, wiggle01, it's lovely to have you with us. Enjoy yourself saving. You'll find your number at the bottom of the list on post 4 of page 1. Please read through post 1 as it'll let you know exactly what to do with the challenge.

*Please pop your numbers on your sigs, it helps so very much.

Very well said, Kylie! A perfect response earning you a gold star :staradmin BTW Kylie, all the VERY best on YOU getting that job! IF you don't then rest assured there's a better one waiting!

jillystew, if ever you want/need help at all, please just ask and never be afraid of a stupid question as there's no such thing!

Back late folks, but must dash off. Keep safe and healthy and saving - you wonderful, wonderful bunch!!!!!!

Sue x

Anyone wishing to join, please just ask, you're more than welcome, it's never too late.

Please read the 1st post on Page 1 first so you know what's what.

nu1isit?

jakes-mum wrote: »

ooooo just found a 50p and another 20p so into the pots they've gone theres 2 inches of room left in the SPand tin weighs 4kg's now :eek:

I think I've got pot envy now jakes-mum :eek: :rotfl: :eek:....Congrats

Well done on selling the shoes kylieminoag ...

I got to have a lye in today, no rushing around motivating the clan, just surreal calmness :rotfl: :rotfl:. I could get use to that; nevermind school tomorrow :eek:, back to normality . Kids, breakfast, washing, laundry, and nudging the DW to see if she's still alive :rotfl::p :rotfl:, then out the door .

A lovely pair of pennies for the pot today....:j
It's quiet on here without the LC, when's she back again :rotfl: :rotfl:?

Happy Potting everyone :beer:

ljaneyr

Phew! I've been trying to catch up with all the posts for a few days now but never quite made it to the end!

Have been potting a little here and there with help from the OH. Also found 6p roadkill in the car park yesterday :j:j:j

Welcome to all the newbies and hugs to all who need them.

I'm off to update my budget with all the receipts from my spending this weekend -eek!

jillystew2008

Awe you guys are great! thanks so much for the advice. Need to get my spends in check before i DO end up in debt
Got hubby on board to help also - hes always been a skint flint so should be ok there
Will keep you all posted on how i get on
Many thanks again x

little_sweetie

EverTheOptimist wrote: »

Ah sounds like you had a lovely day little_sweetie.
Off to work today, finishing a little earlier than usual then into the bathroom to clean the tiles hubby has just put up. and maybe some housework if time.

Have a good day all.

We did ETO, but I've been so tired today I've done very little else It's a shame you had to work on a Bank Holiday though. I know someone has to, but I hope you can take a rest day soon...

Kylieminoag wrote: »

From memory, I think November 29th is the day when the whole country will come to a stand still whilst we all count our sealed pots .... in fact I think it should be declared a national holiday.:rotfl:
Happy potting!

Hear hear to that idea kylie :jI do sooo agree, then ETO can have a well earned break

jillystew2008 wrote: »

Thanks Kylieminoag
i will take your advice and not count it!
Hopefully i will be one of those savers who will spend a long time counting up my pot.
Im lucky enough to have a well paid, full time job and no debt, but there seems to be nothing left "in the pot" when it comes to treats, holidays and xmas etc. So im trying to change my spending habits and am gonna see how i get on. Any tips from other members would be great to get me started please
Better start my savvy saving, if only i knew where to start!

You've already made the best start by joining us all on here jillystew It's so easy to get into the habit of spending up to the limit of earnings. I know 'cos we did it until redundancy made us see the light. Being a member of this thread has made me realise I can cut back a little even now and my first SPC is shaping up nicely :A Keep coming back to read the posts is the best advice I can give you. I have learned so much from the others on here. They are a lovely bunch

Nite nite all x

jakes-mum

2 x 50p donated from DH for bratfinks tub . . might get the bottom covered at this rate :eek: