My 5 a Day way to becoming MF

craftingmad

Hi,

quiuck updates from me - sorry have'nt posted for a few days but my mum and dad were staying which was lovely:-

10/3/13

1. Wahoo Bingo (6 stars earned)
2. Swagbucks (61/60 target met)
3. Global Test Survey for 30 points
4. Used up old bread for toast rather than starting fresh (I have a thing that I have to use the new loaf and waste the old so an acheievement for me )
5. NSD


11/3/13

1. Vivitic Survey (£1)
2. Made packed lunch for OH
3. Swagbucks (17 bucks earnt)
4. Wahoo Bingo (4 stars)
5. NSD

12/3/13

1. Used £10 of vouchers in Toys R Us towards little boys birthday pressie
2. Made OH use trade counter in B&Q and saved £2
3. Tried on clothes in Tesco so as not to have things which dont fit and not return
4. Avoided lunch whilst out in city and used free car park (saving at least £10)
5. Researched flowers to send to poorly sister - saved £5

All in all a good few days - these little things are definately adding up

aspella

usa1 wrote: »

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?

Link to thread on freebies forum - https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4471285

Direct link to offer - https://www.renewals.tescobank.com/

Mortgagefreeby50

Hello!
What is the 1% challenge?

I really like your 5 a day idea. Do you sell things on etsy? Can you post some pics of your craftiness? I've nearly finished a quilt for my baby girl that I've been making for 3 years! I've recently had a spurt as I've stopped sitting watching telly and eating chocolate in the evenings and am using the quilt to keep busy. Just got to trim it and sew on the binding.

craftingmad

Mortgagefreeby50 wrote: »

Hello!
What is the 1% challenge?

I really like your 5 a day idea. Do you sell things on etsy? Can you post some pics of your craftiness? I've nearly finished a quilt for my baby girl that I've been making for 3 years! I've recently had a spurt as I've stopped sitting watching telly and eating chocolate in the evenings and am using the quilt to keep busy. Just got to trim it and sew on the binding.

Hi mortgagefreeby50,

Thank you. The 1% challenge can be found here:-
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4473043

Its all about setting yourself a target (be that clearing debt or saving etc) and clearing/making 1% at a time. I have set myself a target to save £5k this year so my 1% is £50. Each time I have paid £50 into the savings I declare a %. Its really motivating and has some brilliant ideas as to how to earn / save for your target. I recommend a look - its really focused my mine on the task in hand :Dxx

As for my craftiness - I currently do not sell on Etsy but it is on my list to try very soon. I love making all sorts of different things but your quilt sounds amazing (and way past my capablilities!! ) - well done you xx

craftingmad

Now for my 5 a day update:-

1. Swagbucks - 27 swagbucks banked
2. Wahoo BIngo - 1 star (every little helps)
3. Emptied loose change out of purse into a coin pot - £1.22
4. Talked OH into sorting out a repair required with BTL property. He was off shift anyway and it only took a couple of hours but saved us over £50 :j
5. NSD (again - thats 5 in the last 7 days :j:j:j:j:j)

I cannot believe I have managed a whole week already.

My weekly summary is:-

Swagpoints earnt - 337 :j
Wahoo Bingo Stars - 43
Online Surveys - £1 plus 30 points
Quidco - £1.29
Coupons / Loyalty Points - 100 clubcard points + £10 saved by coupons
NSD - 5/7
Added to Change Pot - £1.22
Free Samples Sent For - 2
Other - £69 :j

Wow - all the little things really do add up :T

Mortgagefreeby50

Thank you, it is a very inspiring thread! I'm just reading through the 100 ways list.

youareallhelpingme

You've just reminded me that I should head back over to the freebies board

usa1

aspella wrote: »

Link to thread on freebies forum - https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4471285

Direct link to offer - https://www.renewals.tescobank.com/

Done - bless you , thanks:beer:

craftingmad

Daily update:-

1. Used coupon for extra 200 advantage card points in Boots = £2 plus sun lotion was on BOGOF
2. Free car parking again when having to go into town
3. Swagbucks - 17 earned
4. Wahoo Bingo - 2 stars earnt
5. Found £40 behind back of blanket box plus almost £20 in change (obviously must have fell out of my jeans pockets at some point - RESULT )

youareallhelpingme

Wish i could find £40 behind my blanket box rather than dog hairs :rotfl:.

i got back 10p on TCB!