The Unneccesary Challenge

slowlyfading

pippo wrote: »

oh dear sf- how far away is home?

If you get there will family feed you and help you out with clothes??

Home is four hours away, and £48 a ticket (return) so I just can't afford it at the moment. I've been writing down what I could make out of the things in my cupboard, and am going to go to the supermarket today and get a few bits and bobs. I've worked out that I could stretch it to £15 a week if needed, but I'm going to try and keep it to £10 if possible. I'll have a look in town in New Look and Internationale for cheap dresses - I've got some shoes I could wear and a jacket so its just the dress I need. This will be a good learning curve at any rate.
sf x

Purpleroses

Jet i think we got your sunshine......

Purpleroses

sorry! but its a nice day here.
Hoping not to spent anything this week i am majorly running out of money.
Busy week got another craft fair on sat and 1001 things to do.
Hope everyone has a good week C x

verynewmoneysaver

I'd like to join in please. My spending is getting out of control again. Thanks.

Purpleroses

Welcome to the madness verynewmoneysaver!

pippo

Welcome verynewmoneysaver,
We allow ourselves £10 a week for all unbudgeted items but the real challenge is only to buy what is necessary.
and as ciara implies - it helps a little to be a bit mad!

pippo

Hi Jet,
You sound like such a good mum to your girls - they are so lucky to have you!

Understand what you are saying about the gentlemen friend - there are some good ones out there, but it's not the time for you yet. Still you had a well earned nice night out.

Mr Pippo aka Pops is a good 'un - we've been together for 32 years!!!
(I was achild bride!!)

But he could still be Mr Very Grumpy if I don't get the mess in this house sorted out soon!!
Ciara - you must have our good weather too & I'm doing my pre -holiday washing marathon & can't put the clothes out on the line!! I refuse to use the tumble dryer unless it is an absolute emergency, so the house resembles widow twanky's laundry!!

pippo

Sf - sounds like you have a plan!!
Are there any decent charity shops around for your dress??
Good luck

slowlyfading

I've just been to Sainsburys and spent £7.70 on food for the week There are charity shops around, but they're not the best ones to be honest! I'll keep looking though. Thanks for the support, it feels great to know I can come on here and complain
sf x

jet77

SF - ur amazing - I don't trust myself to go in to Asda/Tesco/Sainsbury's as there is too much choice and I always want to cry when I get to the till!!

Pippo - Thx ur a star xx