Sat 23/ Sun 24 June What small DFW things will you do today ?!?

ziggy2407

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:

determined_new_ms

Morning Ziggy :wave: thanks for starting us off

:j to the weekend! Although I have a lot to do this weekend!

• [STRIKE]check banking[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]organise budget for the month - payday yesterday[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]take some things that need storing to my ex-mils[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]pay ccs[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]helping out preparing for a charity ball at 1 today[/STRIKE]
• list 3 things on ebay? I have stuff that needs selling, just need the time
• do crazy hr housework
• [STRIKE]do a box of minimalism/for charity/ebay[/STRIKE]
• strip left chicken on carcas and put enchilladas ingredients in the sc
• stick to diet!

my dd moves in tomorrow and we will be wallpapering her room tomorrow. Seems like I do less when I'm at work! Anyway better get on with things in my real life! Hope you all have a lovely weekend x

starnac

Morning all. I have loads to do but dont seem to have time. DH has offered to watch the kids for tomorrow though so I can get some stuff done.

In honour of that I need a to do list so here it is

Check banks
MeaLs from stores
Heating on low
Write shopping list
Shop and stick to list
Move money into/out of different pots
HC
Airer dry looking at the weather
List items on FB selling pages
Fleabay listings
Knitting
Start sorting spare room
File paperwork
Daily clicks
Enter comps
Relook at budget

Think that'll do for now

Happy weekend everyone

Wannabe01

Good afternoon everyone. It’s a rather dull overcast day here.
Ziggy – Thanks for starting us off this morning/weekend

Last night was not very money saving but it was a good night out and the kids really enjoyed it. The night out has even helped towards getting me and dh speaking again. I have a lot of things to get done this weekend.

Today I will:
[STRIKE]Tidy the kitchen and see if I can find any money off vouchers[/STRIKE] Didn't find any but at least I have a tidy kitchen
:)Collect up the washing and do full loads Work in Progress
[STRIKE]Check emails and deal with anything urgent[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Do available surveys[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Check one poll[/STRIKE]
:)Check freebies thread
:)Do some of the ironing pile
[STRIKE]Breakfast and Lunch from stores, will probably get something to eat out tonight[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Do some of the web reviews[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wait in for Mr A delivery – check, scan and put away[/STRIKE]
:)Go to B&Q for the paint for dd’s room, as they have a special offer on and also my I have a £10 voucher Didn't get this done yesterday
:)Do a budget for next month Work in Progress
:)Make a goals list for July Work in Progress
:)Make a list of things that I need to do next week
:)Look into maximising benefits on some sites that I am signed up to but never use.
[STRIKE]Sort through paperwork that came in this morning and see what I need to do[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Spend some quality time with the kids[/STRIKE]

I think that will be enough for today, Have a good Saturday/weekend x

PurpleFairy26

Afternoon all, where is everyone :eek:

Thanks for starting us Ziggy, nice to see everyone else. My lst for this weekend:
Volunteered at NCT sale. Only spent £11, got some real goodies, helping also means you get into the preview sale. Also got free lunch, biscuits and drink!
Meals from stores
DH took DD swimming using membership
Finish washing for week
List some things on fleabay, didnt do this last night
Check banking
Pop to friends tonight, I'll obviously be driving as can't drink at the moment so should be cheap night
Check meal plan for next week and make list of any fresh things to get
Check mr A price guarantee on line.

Think that's all. Have a good Weekend everyone

natlie

Hi
thanks ziggy
Having a hard last week before payday

managed a few NSD's last week which helped but had to put groceries on my CC until payday boo was paid off in full

1 ebay item ending tomorrow - please sell

tea from stores sweet potato chips, spicy chicken and whatever veg or salad I can find - think we have peas

got some ebying to do and chores and have assigment to write for masters
have a good weekend all
Nat
x

La_escocesa

Hi everyone :hello:

Thanks for starting us off Zigster

Wannabe - were you asking about how to make money from home yesterday? Do you want to make extra 'pocket money' or would you consider becoming self employed? I'd go for the usual e-bay selling etc and I'd also recommend mystery shopping (http://www.emysteryshopper.com/register.php this one is online so you don't even need to leave home). Surveys from Pinec0ne are good too - £3 a pop - I'll invite you the next time I get the chance.

DNMS - Have fun wallpapering with your DD

Starnac - Make the most of your 'free' time

Natlie - I hear ya - my payday is Monday..

Jonno - I do wonder where everyone has gone - maybe there is some nice weather somewhere in the country and everyone has gone there :rotfl:

Here's my listypoparoo:
- Toast with cheapo bread - just found out the bakery at the top of the street sells yesterday's bread for a third of the price :T
- Drove OH to his mate's house with car we borrowed - saving 2 bus fares
- Surveys
- Made a weetabix cake
- Didn't buy a bottle of wine at the shops
- Cooking up a batch of mushrooms I got cheap - soup perhaps
- Got a free rosemary plant
- Reading library books
- Reading half price mag I got with MOC - wild Saturday night!

A big favour plea!!
Pretty please could you go to this page if you are on facebook and like the picture of my puppy http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=432684593429599&set=a.423532111011514.98070.135061193191942&type=1&theater

If he gets the most votes he wins a new dog bed - Money saving in action!

Nottoobadyet

Hey Ziggs - hope you're feeling better than yesterday?

Yay on DD, DNMS!

Sounds like money well spent, Wannabe.

Today isnt particularly MSE but not too bad, essentially spending it working in a cafe with a friend. Need to catch up as have had trouble focusing this week, what with all the job hunting on.

Anyway, in MSE this weekend:
- keep trying to avoid being sick, lots of juice!
- bike everywhere I need to go
- dinner at a friends tonight for her birthday if it stops raining (BBQ)
- meal plan
- work out something non-pasta to do with leftover meatballs, any ideas?
- do some life admin stuff that has been lapsing

Hugs to all that need them.

little_pink_purse

morning every one

sorry ive missed the last few days been ill with the new meds fingers crossed they start to work the bruising has start to come out from my fall down the stairs silly me

so today is
check the banks
ironing
meals from stores
chill as iam working 2nite grr

have a great day xxxxxlppxxxxx

Wannabe01

Good morning everyone, this thread is a bit quite is it not? It’s a reasonably nice day here today.
La E – Thanks for giving me the link I will look into that one. I am really just looking to make some pocket money.

My list for today:
[STRIKE]Quick shower[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Check online banking [/STRIKE]Not looking too good at the moment but will look better once the bank sort their problems as I have money waiting to go in.
[STRIKE]Check emails and deal with anything urgent[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Collect up washing and do full loads[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sew ds’s school bag[/STRIKE] as he has a hole in it and he gets off on Thursday fo summers hols I am not going to get him a new one.
[STRIKE]Do some of the ironing pile[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort ds’s school stuff for next week[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]All meals from stores[/STRIKE] - roast pork, potatoes and veg for dinner
[STRIKE]Surveys and One Poll[/STRIKE]
:)Check freebies thread
[STRIKE]Submit barcodes and receipts[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Check and water plants[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Finish doing budget for July[/STRIKE]
:)Do a goal list for July Work in Progress
[STRIKE]Make a list of things that need done next week[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Spend some quality time with the kids[/STRIKE]
:)Get an early night as I will need to start getting up at 7 as from tomorrow as dh starts his full time job.

I think that is everything for today. Hope everyone has a good Sunday x

ziggy2407

Wannabe01 wrote: »

:)Sew ds’s school bag as he has a hole in it and he gets off on Thursday fo summers hols I am not going to get him a new one.

:)Get an early night as I will need to start getting up at 7 as from tomorrow as ds starts his full time job.

Wow, DS has a busy day tomorrow, lol, just teasing :rotfl:

Hope you're all well x