The final count down:)

newlifeahead

Up early to get the day started. Hope it will be a good one.
Washing machine on and about to start the ironing.

I forgot to add up the totals in my signature and now I realise that my debt is now under
£6k

Happy days :j

newlifeahead

Had my boxing class yesterday, still feeling a little sore so I have cancelled my gym class this morning and will go at 6pm tonight. (fingers crossed.) I really want to aim to lose 2lb this week.

It is now 49 days until 30th June which is my target date for clearing the B'card visa. Managed to not spend anything yesterday and my ex paid for ds1 P.E kit so that saved my £'s:)

Put £20 petrol in the car yesterday but I may need to put more in later on in the week. £65 left for the rest of the week which includes shopping and ds1 dinner money.
My moms birthday is also on Wednesday, I don't know what to get but I have recently learnt how to make the perfect carrot cake and I know she loves it. I will make one just for her and anything I do buy may have to be put on my cc this month but I will be able to pay it off next month as I have just been given a pay rise and bonus which will be in June's pay:)

Right, must now write my shopping list and make sure I have got everything I need for the cake.

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Yeah - Something good for a change. Just renewed DS1 mobile contract. Stayed on the same deal for £1.50 less. Will now be paying £6pm instead of £7.50pm for the next 12 months, saving £18 this year:T

Have now cooked Mum's birthday cake for tomorrow, and tester cupcakes are out cooling.

newlifeahead

Yesterday was better than expected.
Managed to go to the gym at 6:30am and survived boot camp.
Ex dropped off some flowers for my mom's birthday which he said to say were from the kids.(My mom loves flowers so I was very grateful he did this )
I ended up not having to spend any money for a birthday gift, I did it the money saving way. I had some perfume and luxury hand cream and she loved both. I must say that I smelt the perfume and it was gorgeous, I think I will buy myself one after I have cleared the B'card.

I have needed to replace DS1 school shoes for ages and had to do it yesterday. His feet were soaking wet and I couldn't send him to school again wearing them. Managed to stop at a shoe shop on the way to mom's and the first pair he saw he liked and I thought they were nice too. This has to be the quickest we have ever picked shoes. The best thing was they only cost £18. What a bargain, I had in mind to spend £40.

Total spend for yesterday £18. Amazing:j:j:j:j:j

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I forgot to say I lost 2lbs this week:j I have still enjoyed treats and haven't been on a strict diet so I think I will step up a little this week and maybe lose 2-3lbs next week.

I did get measured again but I haven't lost any inches so It looks like I have lost the weight from my face:o. I now have a slimmer face but still a big booty.

Also paid £62.17 off my Egg card.

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Went to my boxing class yesterday and had an early night. I didn't think I would be able to do the gym class this morning but decided to just go for it. Woke up at 5am this morning and had done all the ironing and as much tidying up I could do without waking everyone up. Completed the gym class at 8am this morning. I am so glad I tried and finished it.:j

Front drive now cleaned. Now off to do this weeks shopping.
I would like to cut the grass when I get back so I am hoping the weather stays nice.:money:

newlifeahead

Shopping done and grass cut:j

My back is now aching, just about to jump in the bath and have a relaxing soak. I so need it. I hope no one knocks on my door they might thing I have just got up:eek:

Still need to:-

• Wash my hair
• Clean the bathroom
• Clean the kitchen
• Finish off the ironing
• Tidy the hallway
• Hoover the living room and hallway.

newlifeahead

Yeah It's payday today :j

After having not such a good week last week I decided to stay a few days with my sister in London over the bank holiday.
I really enjoyed it and it was just what I needed. This was the first time in ages that I had a shopping weekend. I haven't had any new clothes in so long so I decided to treat myself.

I brought
4 x dresses
1 x jacket
1 x top
2 x pair of shoes
2 x leggins
1 x cardigan
Total cost
£122.40

I could have spent so much more but I did have a budget of £150.
Sometimes it takes someone close to you to tell you the truth. I have been feeling really down recently and unhappy with how I dress. My sister did say "Your not going out with me dressed like that" :eek: We did have a laugh about it and she was right. Dress better and it will help you feel a little better.

So I will no longer be doing the school run in the worst clothes ever:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

newlifeahead

Kids are off school this week and they have been staying at my parents so I haven't spent a penny in the last few days.:money:
I have lent my car to my parents. They normally have 2 cars but one is not working so being as they have my kids they have had the car too. Luckly I haven't needed it which has been great moneywise.

Now trying to plan for June. Ds1 birthday is on the 7th, Father's day on the 16th. Sisters birthday on 20th and Dad's birthday on 26th. Something every week in June.

This is also the month I want to clear my B'card (£1026+interest). This will then leave me with just the Egg card. I really hope I can do this so that I can stay on target to be debt free by 31st Dec '13.

newlifeahead

Yeah it's June :j:j

This is the month I really need to work hard and stay focused.
Received my B'card statement today. Only £18.89 added in interest so the total is £1045.46.

I want to clear this balance by 30th June. With 3 birthdays and fathers day to deal with this will be hard. My two main worries are 1) My car is in the garage getting fixed again. The exhaust was fixed temporarily so I decided to get it replaced now so that it doesn't cause more problems later. This may have already happened as I have now been told that there is a problem with the power steering cable which will need replacing. This doesn't sound like a cheap fixed.
2) DS1 birthday on Friday. I would have preferred to have purchased a present but he just wants money so that he can go shopping and spend the money on what he wants. Discussed this with his dad and his dad suggested we give him £100 pounds each :eek: I know he is my son and I love him to bits but really:( he is only going to be 12. This is the problem I have always had with his dad. He likes to spend a fortune. I work part-time and don't have as much money and I also think it is a little bit unnecessary.