Sat 7th/Sun 8th April - What small dfw things will you do this weekend?

wannabee_in_credit

When we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.

But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free, or staying debt free.

Examples could be hanging washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending.

So be proud of those small steps, they really are important :money:


Morning all!

Will I cross post, or will I not? Happy Easter weekend to everyone... hope you're enjoying a few extra days off work/with the kids. As expected it's a bit grey and miserable here.
Here's my list for today:

;)check bank
;)check surveys
;)washing done and on airer - just sofa covers to do
;)see my mam and have lunch there
;)visit friends this evening, who are making dinner for us
;)see my dad this morning - he's taking OH out for a drink (and OH is going to ask him to be best man which is quite exciting)
;)flylady

I think that's about all for now, but I'll be back for an update later. Have a good day all!

little_pink_purse

morning
thanks for starting us wannabee

today its raining grr

todays todo
alittle shopping
ironing
check banks
tidy up
check emails
drop some easter eggs off
hope to be done by 5pm then chill out lol

have a great saturday xx

Aegean

Morning!

Okay, my plans for today are:

*Go to work for extra shift DONE
*Dry shampoo instead of shower (haha washing my hair every day has changed to every other day in a bid to save money on heating the water - I call this a huge sacrifice!) DONE (lol)
*Today is pay day at my evening job, so check the pay I get and pay all but £20 into my bank via quick deposit DONE - I also got an extra £8 in tips today (amazing what a smile and a cheery bit of convo can do) so I actually still have £100 left of my wages after taking the £20
*Put washing away and wash bed sheets Umm...let me have a cuppa first!
*Do some dusting Ditto!
*Lunch from work so FREE Will try and wangle some free food for tea too - if not, use leftovers This was a win - I also managed to score some fish scraps for el catto (not that she appreciates them, the fussy little mare)
*Put some dresses on ebay Again - cuppa first!

I also was reminded that I'm due some remuneration for some international royalties paperwork I'm filling out for a client - £80 I didn't know I was getting might be on it's way soon once I get the work done...guess I know what my sat night's about then....

kjp

Morning all!

Thanks for starting the thread Wannabee!

Today I will:
Check banks
Check credit cards
Check TCB
Update MS Money and try to work out why I am now so suddenly poor?!?!
2lts water
Food from stores
Log food with calorie counter
Bit of OU
Post test item
Post Ebay item, listed yesterday and sold within 20 mins!
List more things on Ebay
Look into travel insurance, usually just go for cheapest but after having cause to use it a little while ago, and having an awful experience, will look into it a bit more!
Drive economically, off to pick up new glasses, yay!
NSD apart from postage
Read yesterday's thread
Read Martin's ISA guide to figure out what to do next...

Have a great day everyone!

Kxx

Wannabe01

Good morning everyone.

My list for today:
[STRIKE]Complete some work that I didn’t get done yesterday and raise the invoice[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Catch up with emails[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Surveys and check one poll[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Meal plan for next week and start a shopping list[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Daily clicks[/STRIKE]
:)Read some of book
:)Wedding related tasks
:)Do some studying
[STRIKE]Make a start on business plan[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Collect up washing and do full loads[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]All meals from stores[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Read Martins email[/STRIKE]
:)Relax and have some me time – Hoping to have everything done by 6pm This hasn't happened however I will not be doing any work tomorrow so will get some me time.

natlie

Hi
DS has pox - he's not well at all OH and DD2 seem to have a cold so usual house full of germs

Today: Listed 16 items on ebay and already sold one for £40:j all expensive things am sacrificing my shoe collection for the wedding 4 pairs

went to the garden centre and fed the ducks/geese etc with DD2 got rid of stale crusts off bread

Cleaned kitchen and did a load of washing - on line but weather watching

have a good easter all
Nat

determined_new_ms

Natalie you are putting me to shame! I am still in bed :T (although I am contemplating getting up

things for this weekend:

• check banking
• update spending diary
• NSD? Hope so!
• check through fridge/cupboards & rejig meal plan for the next couple of days
• will make some sort of cake while oven is on for dinner
• do some form of exercise - maybe tennis, maybe swimming and go for a sauna
• tidy up - lounge & bathroom I think
• look for some entertainment for next week
• wild garlic risotto for dinner
• might paint kitchen - its so tiny I can't see that it will take more than a couple of hours

ok that's all I think! Feels fantastic to still have today and another 3 days off :T hope u are all having fun x

brizzledfw

Hi all

Thanks for starting us off Wannabee...am liking the positive way you are giving up shoes Natlie..I would find that hard! And DNMS...decorating the kitchen?! that sounds like hard work. Have been meaning to do mine for months..maybe it will happen one day this Spring!;)

So, with today almost over... I have or will:

- [STRIKE]make PADs and check banking[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]go shopping with a small list[/STRIKE].. spent £7.52..including salt, reduced spinach and 10 lemons which whilst not on list were good buys..I was so cross:o at not finding any preserved lemons for a tajine (lord what kind of nonsense does that sound but you know what I mean..I went to 4 shops!) that I have decided to make my own! Much more MSE and they look very nice on the kitchen bench and as they will take a while then will just do without for the recipe tomorrow - life is too short to stuff a mushroom and all that!
- update spreadsheet of spends - looking good - have spent just over £10 today...so not bad!:D
- put washing away..I hate that job. I usually get OH and the kids to do it but they are away
- one egg so far today. We are drowning in them which is nice. Will be great for a lovely cooked breakfast on Monday.
- have done the chocolate bunnies and eggs..they look great if I say so myself and are so easy. I will definitely do again next year
- friend came around for a cup of tea so avoided spends in the pub. Would have been nice..but I still got to see her which is the main thing
- have to hoover TTB (top to bottom...was that poohbear59's phrase..can't remember but its now in my vocab:rotfl:)
- do some work..boo...but may do whilst looking at TV!
- stocked up woodpile ready to use the stove rather than putting heating on
- enjoyed the small things in life..listening to R6 and R2..aah..it takes me back!

Think thats it for now.

Have a good weekend all

Brizzle

little_pink_purse

hi
managed my wee list now chilling watch t.v

have great evening xxxx

Candy0107

Morning folks,

Thanks to wannabe for starting the thread yesterday....I've no idea where yesterday went....kept on meaning to post but I was recruited to help decorate.....so I'll start with yesterday's list


Meals from store cupboard
Played £6 lottery incl scratch cards and won £20 - that is treat money
Looked into an isa for this year
Tried to submit self assessment - website was down
Spent 5 hours stripping wallpaper from hall and stairs
Read papers online
Had an afternoon nap while hubby was out
Stayed in with hubby last night instead of going out


Today I have/will do...
Meals from storecupboards
Spend hours and hours sand papering the old paint off the woodwork
Early night
Spend at least 5 hours doing course work (I am loving aat but can't wait for year 1 to be over - hopefully passing the first year means a pay rise from work or a different job)
Need to update my signature
Update food diary
Watch bits n bobs on sky box - cheaper than going out
Gather up all old lottery tickets for checking
Possibly sign up online for an isa
Read papers online

Hope everyone has a good day :easter_os:

Candy xxx

ixia

Morning everyone hope you are all well not been on for a while just back from New York, had a fab time

I'm till abit all over the place with my sleep pattern and time differences hopefully back to normal today although I have been awake since 5.30.

Today's list:

• check banking/emails
• tackle more of the washing mountain and line dry
• iron washing I did yestrday
• dust living room
• clea out fish tank
• clean cooker
• meal plan for week
• sort out budgets
• BIL's birthday tomorrow so need to get a pressie
• Visit sis for Easter lunch

Hope you all have a great Easter Sunday