Aspirations of Frugality and Fun on the Road to Mortgage Freedom

slowlyfading

I'd sell it too - let someone enjoy it and appreciate and fab ebaying!

DedicatedDFW

Thanks guys

I've gotta go to work in a mo. and be back this afternoon so will catch up more then. So much 'stuff' in my head i wanted to get some of it on paper so epic to do list in no particular order :

1, assignment - way, way way behind and struggling on this *positive vibes* please

2, [STRIKE]update freezer list[/STRIKE]

3, [STRIKE]write shopping list based on above[/STRIKE]

4, [STRIKE]analyse this weeks food shopping[/STRIKE]

5, [STRIKE]check credit card for refunds[/STRIKE] and put receipts for shredding

6, [STRIKE]check banking for money[/STRIKE] and paid the bit left to the credit card bill

7, [STRIKE]try and stop checking bay of e [/STRIKE] done the app will tell me if anything happens :cool:

8, reply to bay of e quesion

9, [STRIKE]package book ready to post monday and put in work bag[/STRIKE]

10, [STRIKE]reply to mortgage company[/STRIKE]

11, select items to list and use as a break - 1 item prepped = 1 break and back to the study

12, [STRIKE]update on jwils thread target for May to be increased to 100 bay of e items as i am at i think 35 already[/STRIKE]

13, [STRIKE]wash[/STRIKE]

14, [STRIKE]wash[/STRIKE]

15, [STRIKE]dry[/STRIKE]

16, [STRIKE]dry[/STRIKE]

17, [STRIKE]move[/STRIKE]

18, [STRIKE]move[/STRIKE]

19, [STRIKE]reply to pippi[/STRIKE]

20, [STRIKE]reply to jwil[/STRIKE]

21, [STRIKE]sort mail[/STRIKE]

22, [STRIKE]pots washed dried and moved[/STRIKE]

23, [STRIKE]move cover from top of stairs[/STRIKE]

24, [STRIKE]move any bits that have strayed from their tidy home[/STRIKE]

25, try to keep tummy under control - i am a poorly bean

26, dates down for exam schedule

27, prepare for MS - reimbursement only but i want the item



That'll do for now, i'd best scarper or i'll be late and that won't do! Its very bad weather here - windy and raining but i'm so warm (poorly) so will do without a coat i think as i just ended up carrying it yesterday and i've enough to carry as it is.

Hope all are well and i hope to catch up with you all later

gallygirl

Crikey - makes my list look pathetic :eek:. Hope you're feeling better soon.

DedicatedDFW

gallygirl wrote: »

Crikey - makes my list look pathetic :eek:. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Bey your list gets done though

Thanks GG - i am used to being but when its bad it takes its toll - just had a dizzy / nausea few minutes - always horrid

DedicatedDFW

The exiting shopping analysis :cool:

3 other shops this week other than the main supermarket -

1 = £1.17 on veg / salad

2 = £4.18 loo roll

3 = reduced meals for 2 88p

so £6.23 already

Main shop = £43.74 = total £49.97 :T:T:T - pleased its under the £50 budget :T I did end up in another supermarket but decided that buying any reduced stuff would increase food spend, mean i need to freeze stuff when there is no space in the freezer and ruin an nsd

OK - analysis of what i spent that wasn't needed/ on the list

Oh and i did put back a £1.50 macaroni cheese - when i do the shop i get home at night after being out 15 straight hours and i want a fast easy and warm tea - so glad i put it back now :T

Ok spending:

stocked up with 2 x shower gels total £1.88 needed and cheaper than £1

reduced meal £1.99 - wasn't on my list but it is a great meal for 2 and will save alot of messing about on sunday - well worth it and i'd buy it anyway as its all the meat for sunday roast :T

milkshake 65p - a waste of money delicious and stopped me collapsing but i should now take a drink in with me to save money

crumpets £1 - delicious and will get 3 servings but toast is nice too

bunch of flowers - beautiful and 49p and will last at least 2 weeks but not a *need*

relish £1 - i got it to go with my corned beef sandwiches i do love it and it will all get used but wasn't a *need* and wasn't on the list - i nearly got one for 75p but realised i'd get more than double for the extra 25p :cool:

soft cheese £1 - lovely but not on the list and not a *need*

bird house to replace my broken one £3 - last one lasted years but a need?

£7.14 spent not entirely necessary but all will be used.

Alchemilla

Approved food is a very good source of relish type things. Very cheap.

DedicatedDFW

Alchemilla wrote: »

Approved food is a very good source of relish type things. Very cheap.

Thanks Al That'll probably be it for relishes for this year now though but i will bear AF in mind for dry goods shopping

DedicatedDFW

Quickish update:

been getting on with jobs whilst watching 2 children - minimum supervision as they are happy playing games and chattering away but it means i've not been able to do my assignment yet :eek::eek::eek: Decided to make in-roads on the list though. Their mum should be here by 6 to pick them up and then i can get on !


Mortgage reply done - from my complaint i will be getting compensation and have got an answer in writing to my query. Will read in more detail when i have time but the glance over it all and i am happy. Once the compensation is in that'll be an overpayment to the mortgage then :T

Will try some food too as i am feeling very bleurgh! which is not good

Sorted some bits for bay of e - then wondered how i'll get it up to 100 :eek: :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Hope everyone is well x

DedicatedDFW

List for tomorrow & coming week: blue - monday onwards

1, 500 words text 1 part 1

2, 500 words text 1, part 2

3, 500 words text 2, part 1

4, 500 words text 2, part 2

5, wash pots,

6, dry pots

7, move pots

8, prepare tea (prepare veggies so just ready to cook)

9, cook tea

10, mortgage letter in bag & double check

11, package parcel ready to post

13, write-up and pics all remaining bay of e items

14, bay of e items up to 60 from here. Items from parents not to be included but check no.

15, Write out exam schedule

16, prep for MS

17, complete MS

18, reply to bay of e query

19, MONDAY packed lunch

20, MS report

DedicatedDFW

Main item not completed is assignment - would not have expected to complete tonight anyway. Children all collected so thats good. They are good though which is a help when i have been feeling dizzy and sick.

Work clothes and bag at the ready, includes parcel and letter.

Tried eating 2 lots of my favourite food today - definitely poorly as nothing is tasting 'right' if that makes sense.

Back tomorrow x