September's Step-Up!!!

thriftylass

Oh what a hassle to cancel an overdraft. You'd think they'd be interested in me not having one as that's how they make money, but he seemed genuinely concerned actually about me then going over and having to pay even more. Anyway explained I check my balance daily and just make sure I just don't go over anymore as most times in the past it wasn't emergencies anyway but going into it voluntarily.

Today should be a SFD. Tea will be homemade pizza as I found dough lurking in the back of the freezer and we got a few cold cuts etc that need using up. Oh, got no cheese though, oh well. will look up alternatives (fried eggs or sth ?)

Found another survey site I was a member off a few years back and it still got nearly £7 in it so I'll continue that too for xmas Amazon vouchers.

lilian1977

Morning all

Quick check in from me, back at work although not 100% so no gym at lunchtime - going to go and get my free McDonalds frappe instead, mwahaha!

M and FIL picking DS up from nursery today so OH and I have to stay out of the house until 8pm as I want them to practice the whole routine from pick up to bedtime without us in the house, as we're out next Wednesday and they've never done it on their own. So we are going to have our tea out, but somewhere cheap where curry and rice is only £3.60. I have also decided to go for the carvery with my friend tomorrow but I will just share mine with DS as it's unlimited potatoes and veg, and you can get the smaller carvery for £3.69 which includes sausages so he can have those. We'll sit tucked round a corner so no one can see us, haha!

So, not a SFD today (unless OH treats me to curry!) or tomorrow. Probably not over the weekend either. But I have budgeted for all my activities so will hopefully start next week over my cold, ready to start exercising again and on target with my budget!

AnnieBox

Poor mum is still ever so poorly, we've got her some antibiotics now though so hopefully she will be on the mend soon. I can't stand seeing her like this

Checking in for the day:

*stayed home to look after mum so no money spent on lunch
*I'm still counting


Budget so far:

Food: £6/£20
Petrol: £20/£40
Other: £0/£100

Happybeingme

Definitely money well spent thriftylass!!

I'm so sorry to hear about your day Moneymash, hope you're ok?

Low spend day for me today, 39p on a bottle of water cos in the rush this morning I forgot to bring one from home.

Will be a spend day tomorrow too as my hair desperately needs cutting. Hoping I can get lots of sfd's next week?

Siouxsie32

Afternoon one and all Just a quickie from me before I head off to work (with tofu, roasted butternut squash and cranberries all ready to be eaten mid way through my shift....with some raspberries to nibble on in the meantime!). Yesterday was set to be a SFD (aren't they all?!!) but I got caught in a traffic jam and was a few minutes late for yoga so headed to the supermarket instead. £39.89 later :eek: I had two huge bags full of yummy fresh goodies. I'll only need teeny top ups now til the end of the month so it was a night well spent....except I skipped the exercise part!

Off to work now (boo, would rather spend a day in the garden!) but I'll update my totals when I get a chance later.

Enjoy the sunshine

brizzledfw

Hi folks

Sorry didnt check in yesterday but it was SFD No.3..astonishing good for me!:beer::j

Did have a sneaky glass of red wine though..am still hoping that if I dont buy any this month that'll be good enough bending the rules if you like!:rotfl:)

Today will be a spend day. The online groceries arrived...larder and fridge are full. Best get baking..cakes and icecream to make for the fundraiser on Saturday! Also ahd to give the kids dinner money:eek: the shock of it!!:rotfl:

azlan

Didn't check in yesterday cos I went out for food & drinks with some friends to catch up - very happy I resisted having any alcohol:A
SFD: 3/18
AFD: 4/28 - very proud that I didn't have a drink last night
lunch: 4/21
:footie::footie:: 0/12 -:o must sort this out!!
Food: 0/€100
Dogs: 0/€80
Beauty: 0/€10
Food bank: 0/€3
Social: 19/€100

couldsavemore_2

just a quick update, apologies for not updating yesterday but we had lots of visitors and phone calls regarding DD starting her new school and everyone wanting to know how she got on.
NSD yesterday but not to day. done the weekly shop this morning so hopefully nothing else to buy until next thurs. have done well all week eating bits from cupboards and freezer. not bought as much as normal but have meal planned so should last. cut down on the fresh veg and salad we seem to be throwing it away so i may have to pop out and buy the odd bit .
my back seems to be fine with extra walking so will try running again at weekend.
back to work next week so plan on buying items for food bank then (i dont get paid holiday,self employed, so have no money at all spare until i get paid again )
everyone seems to be doing well its interesting reading all the posts certainly give me ideas and motivation.
well im off now to clean some windows enjoy the last of the sunshine everyone i think they have forecast rain tomorrow.

karmachilovething

Quick check in from me: SFD no. 4 today, even though the lunch I brought to work was half inedible - fritata doesn't freeze people! Went all watery an mushy. Yuk!

his_missus

I'm not joining in with September but just wanted to share with someone..I've just got £53 for trading in my phone and £3.58 cash from quidco That'll pay for the vet's bill for Scrappy's chill pills