My 5 a Day way to becoming MF

craftingmad

So a few years ago we decided that we were going to become mortgage free asap. We drastically reduced our mortgage by making overpayments and then the interest rates dropped so we decided to purchase some BTL properties in order to become our pension pot.

We now have two BTL properties to our name and have now decided to try and start clearing the mortgage on our house.

Having previously paid off lots on the mortgage and saved hard to get the deposits for the BTL's, I know how all the little things really add up so I have decided to motivate myself by starting my 5 a day challenge.

Each day I have to do a minimum of 5 things (no matter how big or small) to save / make money.

So lets start with today's offerings:-

7/3/13

1. Used Quidco for ink cartridge purchase (29p tracked)
2. Swagbucks - 110/90 today so daily target met :j
3. Wahoo Bingo - still playing as I type (so far only 2 bronze stars today)

4. Posted off 6 craft fair stall booking forms

5. Made Mother's Day cards from existing craft stash

I hope to update every day as long as time allows.

Like I said the little things really add up so hopefully this thread will keep me motivated and help to inspire a few others xx

jimmybrid

Hi Craftingmad, welcome to MFW.
Can we have some more info on your mortgages, rates and terms please?

youareallhelpingme

HI Craftingmad, followed you from over on the 1% thread. Good luck, I shall be following with interest.

I never manage my food 5 a day but maybe you will help me keep on track with an MSE 5 a day .

craftingmad

Hi,

Well managed my 5 a day again today:-

1. Entered insurance details for 100 Tesco Clubcard Points (worth £4)

2. Sent away for a free toothpaste sample

3. Ordered a sim card via Quidco for cashback (£1 tracked)

4. Went through DD list and got a few I can cancel

5. Swagbucks - only 17 earned today

6. Wahoo Bingo - 8 stars added to my totals

7. NSD

Secret_Saving_Squirrel

I like the 5 a day idea but think I would fall sadly short of target very soon! Well done to you,

Squirrel

youareallhelpingme

Where did you number 1 on your list?

craftingmad

youareallhelpingme wrote: »

Where did you number 1 on your list?

Hi, found it on the freebies (no spend required) board on here x

youareallhelpingme

I'll pop over and have a look.

Are you doing the £co and TCB new features where you get cash back on specific items you get in supermarkets. Its only been running a few weeks and I've already had back over £10 and I only bought things I needed rather than buy what was on their list!

craftingmad

youareallhelpingme wrote: »

Are you doing the £co and TCB new features where you get cash back on specific items you get in supermarkets. Its only been running a few weeks and I've already had back over £10 and I only bought things I needed rather than buy what was on their list!

I'm not I'll take a look - thanks youareallhelpingme

Well I managed my 5 a day again yesterday:-

1. Wahoo BIngo (17 stars earned)

2. Swagbucks 87 / 70 target met

3. Sent for free dishwasher tablets found in freebies board

4. Went through mine & kids wardrobes and found lots of clothes ready for holiday to save buying everything new

5. NSD :j

Off to start todays 5 a day xx

usa1

Hi Crafty

Your doing so well with your OP.

I cant find the 100 Tesco Clubcard Points on freebies Forum. Can you link it or should I go on the Tesco website?

Little_Miss_Uni-Debt

Hello CraftingMad,

Just popped in to say hello! Those 5 a day things will soon add up

Try the 'no brainers' section on Quidco, they're usually pretty good!

What are your 5 things for today?