Tuesday 8th July - What small DFW things will you do today?

determined_new_ms

When we start out on the Debt-Free Wannabe trail we do loads of big "stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the Gym.

But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free, or staying debt free...

Examples could be hanging washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending. :money:

Morning and a beautiful one it is here :j have already hung a load of washing out & put another in

DGD slept until 7am :T we had a bottle made up ready for when she woke at 5 and she drank it & fell back to sleep :beer:

DFW things for today:

* [STRIKE]changed bedsheets[/STRIKE]
* vacuum & polish bedroom
*[STRIKE] check banking[/STRIKE]
* [STRIKE]make last cc payments for the month[/STRIKE]
* sand some hallway doors
* make cinnamon buns
* all meals from stores
* [STRIKE]going to music group in a minute £1[/STRIKE] :T
* will go to Aldi while in town & get nappies & wipes - opps forgot!
* mechanic coming to service car
* might clean car if I have time & inclination!
* [STRIKE]check onepoll[/STRIKE]
* more weeding & planting
* last Portuguese lesson tonight
* call Tesco re missing parcel
* might check out the grabbit board - doing really well with my xmas parcel stash!
* chop up YS peppers & mushrooms & freeze

Ok think that's all I'll manage. Have a lovely day x

mooomin

Morning DNM

Today I will:

Charge my phone at work
Find something in the freezer I can have for dinner (forgot to defrost anything)
Packed lunch
Scavenge any leftover food at work
[STRIKE]Banking[/STRIKE]
Empty living room ready for new carpet getting fitted tomorrow :j

That'll do me. I'm shattered so have no energy to do anything else and the weather is mince. That should get me a NSD anyway

little_pink_purse

morning
thanks for starting us Dnms

the weather is rubbish here the norm just in time for titp

so todays wee list

tidy up
check sisters house
go out for lunch with DM
look around the shops
take DM food shopping
check the banks
check fridge dates

have a good day xxx

Karb

Morning everyone.

Well yesterday was my last day in work. I get made redundant at the end of the week, but I'm on leave now until I finish. Tomorrow I start a charity walk along the length of the Liverpool-Leeds Canal - 127.25 miles in 4 days. I'm really not prepared at all. Gulp.

Today I've been buying a few bits and pieces for packed lunches, then I'll travel up to Liverpool this evening ready for a 0630 start in the morning. Probably wont get chance to post much (if at all) while I'm away, so will catch up with everyone's posts next week.

Karen777

Good luck with your walk!

Today I will:

Go for a walk
Not take any cards out with me or any money out of the bank

solvencyseeker

Hello all


Back at work and hubbie has gone in too for a couple of hours so it feels like we are (almost) getting back to normal.


Today I got a lift in, had breakfast at home and have brought a packed lunch. In my fridge I have got burgers, sausages, curry, bolognese, loads of salad and other veg. Need to squash some of it in the very full freezer and make sure we eat whatever has the shortest date.


I will check bank accounts later. Hubbie is going to ring motorbike insurance company - have realised that I am still paying monthly premiums (£77 a month for a broken bike) so I guess it's not in their interest to make a speedy decision on the claim. We shall try to get things moving.


Have brought in a bunch of bananas for colleagues. They were please and it makes a change to cake!


Have a great walk Karb. We walk along that canal when we visit the relatives up north (though just a couple of miles not the whole thing). There are some good pubs along the way


Best wishes to all x

ziggy2407

Good Afternoon All

dnms - Thanks for starting us off today

Hi to all of the regulars and a BIG welcome to all the newbies, this is a really FAB thread with so many lovely, caring, considerate and supportive people.

Todays little list:

hairdresser @ home - Done
Packed lunches for DH & DS - Done
Check Banks - Done
Check swapits - Done
Meals from cupboards/freezer -
Clear emails (& unsubscribe any no longer wanted) - wip
Nectar Adpoints -
Knit - find new project
Enter a few comps -
Read library book -
Check www.freepostcodelottery.com -


Have a great day, love you all xx

C xx

determined_new_ms

Ziggy hope M had a lovely birthday yesterday x

Sunshine22_2

Hi all

*Peeks around the door*

Can I come back? I was on the thread a few years ago when I was neck deep in debt, have been lurking for a while and would like to join in again!

Today:
All meals from stores
NSD
Submit electric meter reading as they always overestimate!
Call hubbie over internet as is in USA atm
Rummage through cupboard for some wrapping paper for Dad's birthday pressie

Thanks
S x