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Alchemausterity
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Glad pony camp went well and the 'mane' :rotfl' event at the show was so successful!
Boot sale sounds an excellent plan to refocus the mind on all things MSE and MFW ... I've almost found myself offering to join my mum at the one she's going to at the end of the month. At the mo, I'm putting my attention to all things food as a way of honing MSE practice, after food budget mayhem with students of varying appetites ... might be another small step to help you feel on top of your MFW quest?
Is the aga playing nicely now (in case you go for batch baking etc before September starts, that kind of thing). I feel a bit bad suggesting this though hunny, seems wrong to suggest you spend chunks of your holiday stuck in the kitchen
I'm putting my next 100 day quest on my thread a little later (small matter of hen house to scrub and family birthdays lunch to do first) ... you'll be very welcome to join me if that's the kind of "heeelllpppp" you'd like! In fact, your name is almost in it's title!Stash busting 2014 45 / 60 (balls of yarn)!
2014 Sealed Pot #2136 ?/£500
House: Decluttering 322 / 365
Original mortgage [STRIKE]£149,000[/STRIKE][STRIKE]£117,750[/STRIKE];[STRIKE]£112,500[/STRIKE] MFW 2014#69 GOAL 1: [STRIKE]£109 K April[/STRIKE]
GOAL 2: [STRIKE]£103 K by Sept[/STRIKE] GOAL 3: < £100k by end of 2014 MF goal: Nov 2020 - 4 years early0 -
Alchemilla wrote: »Thanks Bo.
Dont know where to start TBH.
Heeelllpppp!
Grab a cuppa and Make a list... Always focuses the mind (I think)...!
Other wise you can feel over whelmed and hard to know where to start...
I'd start the list with what was annoying me the most (i.e. That cupboard, room, garage etc)
Then prioritise by the easiest fix first for a relatively easy achievement to spur you into the next thing! Yes, def small steps at first to get the ball rolling along with your mojo!
Today I am doing a particular kitchen cupboard because things fall out at me when I open the door! It's a bit of a balancing act in there! Our local Facebook selling page is great for listing, and there's no going to the post office! people come to your door and hand over their cash for the item:T Seemples :rotfl:
Seriously good luck with your endeavours and if you need to wait till end of school hols to tackle that list, it's not the end of the world...:)
Have a great day.....
Bo xxBoDiddly
Trying our best!
1st mortgage: was £23,127.00 now £22,480.00.
Offset £20,100.00.. MF Jan 2015.
2nd mortgage: was £13,900.00. Now £13,608. MF March 2016 or sooner!0 -
Lord knows I am the WORST person re: lists but... Lists are the way to go!
Pick 2 or three things.
Hell - I am picking one shelf at a time in my office to tackle. Needless to say, the shelves are winning.
On second thoughts don't listen to me... have a cuppa!- Mortgage @ March 2008: £194,965 ; Lightbulb Moment: July 2011: £164,926; End Date: March 2033
- MORTGAGE FREE: September 2015
- MSE 1p Savings Challenge 2024 #50: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec = £223.84/£671.61
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Habi thanks. I would be honoured to join you in your challenge.
Bo we have that cupboard too. Its where we keep old ice cream tubs for packed lunches. Why does it end up with twice as many lids as pots?
A list is a good idea.
First, though, a beach day. Well first a nap. Been awake since 3am worrying about errant parent people.
A momentous day today...Dr Who!!!
Faceache selling is a good plan. Have just sold some stuff for the olds that way.0 -
Alchemilla wrote: »Habi thanks. I would be honoured to join you in your challenge.
Bo we have that cupboard too. Its where we keep old ice cream tubs for packed lunches. Why does it end up with twice as many lids as pots?
A list is a good idea.
First, though, a beach day. Well first a nap. Been awake since 3am worrying about errant parent people.
A momentous day today...Dr Who!!!
Faceache selling is a good plan. Have just sold some stuff for the olds that way.
I cannot believe I hadn't set up my Sky Plus to record this. Ta for the reminder, and let me add SQUEEEEEEEEEEE!- Mortgage @ March 2008: £194,965 ; Lightbulb Moment: July 2011: £164,926; End Date: March 2033
- MORTGAGE FREE: September 2015
- MSE 1p Savings Challenge 2024 #50: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec = £223.84/£671.61
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Oooo oooooo ooooo!
Aga is playing nicely Habi. Batch cooking def a plan.0 -
Lord knows I am the WORST person re: lists but... Lists are the way to go!
Pick 2 or three things.
Hell - I am picking one shelf at a time in my office to tackle. Needless to say, the shelves are winning.
On second thoughts don't listen to me... have a cuppa!
I need a council of war with DH I think.0 -
I bribe dd1, she's frequently in the market for jobs for cash.Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016Aug 11 - £100k Aug 2016.... It's GONE!!!!!
2014 GOAL HIT 5 Stone! 2016 GOAL to be a MF marathon runner.
"A goal without a plan is just a wish"0 -
Alchemilla wrote: »Habi thanks. I would be honoured to join you in your challenge.
Bo we have that cupboard too. Its where we keep old ice cream tubs for packed lunches. Why does it end up with twice as many lids as pots?
and why ooh why do I keep Costa coffee cops? Come to that, why did I buy the coffee in the first place?! :rotfl:
A list is a good idea. :T yay! It's a start!
First, though, a beach day. Well first a nap. Been awake since 3am worrying about errant parent people.
A momentous day today...Dr Who!!!
Faceache selling is a good plan. Have just sold some stuff for the olds that way.
Have a good beach day. no chance of that here it's too grey and blustery.... No I must stop reading and get on with that kitchen cupboard!
Have a great day!
Bo xxBoDiddly
Trying our best!
1st mortgage: was £23,127.00 now £22,480.00.
Offset £20,100.00.. MF Jan 2015.
2nd mortgage: was £13,900.00. Now £13,608. MF March 2016 or sooner!0 -
And my cupboard has costa coffee cups in it! Why did I ever think they could come in handy? !!! Off to do the clear out now....must stop reading forum to much! It's distracting, me !
Have a great beach day and good luck with your list making!
Bo xxBoDiddly
Trying our best!
1st mortgage: was £23,127.00 now £22,480.00.
Offset £20,100.00.. MF Jan 2015.
2nd mortgage: was £13,900.00. Now £13,608. MF March 2016 or sooner!0
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