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  • For those with 02 SIM cards and do not have a smartphone/app, the free odeon ticket is available online at o2 priority moments too.
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • Today I have received the £25 cheque from :undecided Motormate. There is also a new offer of spend £10, get £10 back at G@p for Amex cardholders.

    Have a good weekend, everyone!
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • BookWorm
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    Today I have received the £25 cheque from :undecided Motormate.

    Snap! Mine arrived too :D
    Really was a very easy way to earn £25 - and I'm going to OP it for sure!

    Have a good weekend

    BW :)
  • I have been MIA for the past few days as work was getting hectic. Still haven't forgotten my :money:ways. Today, bagged another free odeon ticket from O2 priority moments app. I have done well with the Amex promotions, lots of free fivers. HN, Argos, GAP and Starbucks vouchers too. Now, off to visit the diaries I have missed during my absence.
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • Good morning fellow MFWs.

    It is again FLW on fleabay with the added attraction of free BIN listings. So make the most of this weekend.

    I had a bargainous veggie shop yesterday night at MrT. So, I am filling up the fridge and freezer with cooked dishes. Guess who bought milk that'll last for the next few months so that the fuel bill will be reduced? :D

    I'll be on the Amex fiver hunt in the evening. Hope the small shops take the Amex.

    Have a good day, everyone!
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • A quick tip for those who frequent asd@ - Buy the Christmas savings card today and top up with £144. The bonus of £6 will be added tomorrow. Nice one if you shop regularly there (also can be used to reach the £300 spend amount on your H'fax reward CC - bagging £5 in rewards)
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • I had a hectic today and only managed to login here now!

    On the good side, I have received an invite to trial the new electric toothbrush from Colgate. Just googled it and it has a RRP of £165, selling for £85 at B00ts. :eek: Anyway I already have my trusted Oral B, so will be giving this away as a pressie. Also, I joined the choc. tasting club through TCB, paid with my Amex, got back a fiver -- all in all, a pack of premium chocs free and an additional £1.36 in my pocket :D Must remember to cancel the membership as soon as I get the chocolates.

    I haven't yet OPd for November :o I'll do that soon once I take stock of all the income and expenditure during the past few weeks and projected expenditure in Jan. too!

    Good night, everyone :)
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • Hi Fellow MFWs,

    Today I was hoping for a NSD, but then I can hardly resist temptation when faced with a bargain :o I went to collect this coat which I bought last week and it was further reductions instore. Should keep away from high street. If anyone wants a 10% off unique code (clothing, homeware and beauty) for M@S valid Thurs and Fri, send me pm. Even though they are supposed to work only tomorrow, my other codes are already working online (had a few points vouchers and £10 off for myself :D)

    Collected a free Elf DVD at HMV from the O2 priority moments
    Bought GCs from Starbucks (Amex promo)
    Got £5 from the £co app check-in giveaway for being 100th
    Another 70p from various check-ins

    Now, off to check my fellow MFWs diaries :)

    Added: It is another FLW on fleabay this Sat and Sun.
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • Evening US, you are truly inspiring. I'm now looking at Amex and O2 for Mr T when his contract expires early next year.

    Enjoy the rest of the week.

    Best wishes Tilly x x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • TCB is offering £15 for referrals. So, get referring friends/partners :)
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
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