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Change Jar Challenge
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Hi,
Can I join...got lots to save up for and haven't even thought about Christmas!!
Don't know what to go for....and I think I'll just fill jars and add it up at the end...is that ok? Or do I have to give a weekly total?
If I have to choose a goal, I'll go for Whiskey Jar £150...0 -
23p from OH this morning, so not a bad start to the new week.... just gotta count up for last week.... Hope ur ready Jaxx!?!
Sarah x'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars' - Oscar Wilde0 -
Ok, just counted... £8.89 for the week, taking my total to £26.80
Sarah x'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars' - Oscar Wilde0 -
80p added this morning after night out last night. very pleased with how im doing so far!:) hopefully this challenge will ensure i have enough to pay for all the christmas food without having to put any extra in! Huge thanks to OP:DNovember NSD's - 70
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argh, ive just crawled out of bed after a night out, i think I have all of 80p change from last night, barmen just seem to know im doing this challenge and give me change over 20p!!!!
I will total up and let you know, but you win again this week sarah!!!!** Matched Betting Veteran **0 -
Well my new grand total is £23.47, I cant remember what I had last week, but still on target for £150!!!** Matched Betting Veteran **0
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my total is £10.82
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Hey, not far behind then! U obviously had a very good night out if u've only just got up! Take it easy...Well my new grand total is £23.47, I cant remember what I had last week, but still on target for £150!!!
Sarah x'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars' - Oscar Wilde0 -
OK. so this is he end of my first week on the challenge and I have a grand total of £2.79.
Was hoping for a bit more, but to be honest haven't done much shopping this week so no opportunities to get change
Some of you are doing amazingly well, I'm sooo impressed.Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds Live is AWESOME!!2009 Sealed Pot Challenge Banked £100Comp wins: Shearer Candles (£43)Depressed, dieting, binge-eater with gastric bypass. What's your problem?:cheesy:0 -
My toatal this week is £8.71 making a grand total of £28.97!!£23366/ £39206.92 DFD Nov 20160
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