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lurvlylurker does a diary

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  • lurvlyloz
    lurvlyloz Posts: 877 Forumite
    i did think that tinka. if i have the right trousers, then surely vests/ tops etc if they are stretchy just buy the bigger size
    Facing up to things - nov 2012 total 9334.95
    back to work after baby -Jan 2014 - total [STRIKE]6905.28 [/STRIKE](1 credit card) £3535

    Debt Free Date March 8th 2017 (31st birthday)
  • lurvlyloz
    lurvlyloz Posts: 877 Forumite
    hi everyone.

    so had a lovely birthday weekend. was spoilt. took my mum out for lunch on my bday (lunch time special) and she loved it.didnt spend too much over the weekend. was well within budget so happy with that. means i wont have to dip in to the savings pot for spends for amsterdam next weekend.

    This weekend i have a surprise with my bestie that i have no idea what we are doing. im very excited...but a bit anxious how much money i'll need. i've become obsessed.

    paid a little bit more on my ccs over the weekend so happy with that.

    other than that no real updates :)
    Facing up to things - nov 2012 total 9334.95
    back to work after baby -Jan 2014 - total [STRIKE]6905.28 [/STRIKE](1 credit card) £3535

    Debt Free Date March 8th 2017 (31st birthday)
  • Hi Lurvly,

    Thought I'd just pop in and say hello.

    Hope you're ok?

    Pmo2
    xx
  • lurvlyloz
    lurvlyloz Posts: 877 Forumite
    Hi purple

    thanks for popping in :)

    yep im all good. ahd a great weekend away with my bestie. she took me to the sealife sentre then for lunch & then we stayed in a spa hotel, had afternoon tea and just a really nice time. i only spent £20 so put £20 on to my cards :)

    this weekend im off to amsterdam, have my spending money all saved up so not breaking my bank this week.

    get paid a week on thursday and have £98 in my bank. i have petrol for this week so should still have money in my bank come pay day :)
    Facing up to things - nov 2012 total 9334.95
    back to work after baby -Jan 2014 - total [STRIKE]6905.28 [/STRIKE](1 credit card) £3535

    Debt Free Date March 8th 2017 (31st birthday)
  • Tiglath
    Tiglath Posts: 3,816 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    You're doing really well :)
    "Save £12k in 2019" #120 - £100,699.57/£100,000
  • Mrs_Toast
    Mrs_Toast Posts: 450 Forumite
    Hi Rising, I'v finally managed to read your diary :D. You are doing so well and congratulations on your little bundle. You're due a few weeks after me. I wish I'd done like you and bargain hunted all my DS's baby items. I'm hoping I can keep the spends down considering I have everything I need.
    TOTAL DEBT £12,212.46/£2000 paid off
    Debt Free Goal September 2017
    #106 Emergency Fund £482.53/£1000
  • lurvlyloz
    lurvlyloz Posts: 877 Forumite
    Thanks Tigs :)

    Hello Mrs Toast :) congratulations :)

    im quite proud of my bargains. its like a challenge now. i refuse to pay anything full price haha. bought some bits off a fb seller, a steriliser, bottle pack & a baby carrier for £35 so quite happy with that.

    Overall i have spent £327.47 on what should have cost £955.96 brand new (roughly). haha can you tell i have a spreadsheet for this baby!
    Facing up to things - nov 2012 total 9334.95
    back to work after baby -Jan 2014 - total [STRIKE]6905.28 [/STRIKE](1 credit card) £3535

    Debt Free Date March 8th 2017 (31st birthday)
  • Mrs_Toast
    Mrs_Toast Posts: 450 Forumite
    That is a lot of bargains :D. Hopefully your baby will pick up on your money savings. I have my 20 week scan just after Easter and find out what flavour it is. I have all boys things so if its a girl I've got plenty of time to collect girls things:rotfl:
    TOTAL DEBT £12,212.46/£2000 paid off
    Debt Free Goal September 2017
    #106 Emergency Fund £482.53/£1000
  • lurvlyloz
    lurvlyloz Posts: 877 Forumite
    my scan is on April 22nd wheni find out..if its aboy & you have a girl, you can keep me in mind for any baby stuff :)
    Facing up to things - nov 2012 total 9334.95
    back to work after baby -Jan 2014 - total [STRIKE]6905.28 [/STRIKE](1 credit card) £3535

    Debt Free Date March 8th 2017 (31st birthday)
  • lurvlyloz
    lurvlyloz Posts: 877 Forumite
    hello

    amsterdam was great. stayed well withi n budget so really pleased with that.

    get paid on thursday and still £15 in my bank and there is petrol in my car so all good :) not going to drop my overdraft any more. gonna stay at the £150 just in case. at elast i am learning and havent been in my overdraft or spent on my cc since i started my debt free journey :)
    Facing up to things - nov 2012 total 9334.95
    back to work after baby -Jan 2014 - total [STRIKE]6905.28 [/STRIKE](1 credit card) £3535

    Debt Free Date March 8th 2017 (31st birthday)
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