Mooloo's "Making my future, one stitch at a time"?

Savvy_sewing · 16 July 2015 at 7:30AM

No, he hasn't mentioned them.
I thought it was clearing up, but with being unable to keep my tablets down I have been back up on the itchy scale. So it's something that is reduced by the antihistamine. We found that the Cetraben cream was making me worse, and since I stopped using it, it has reduced. But I continually scratch the tops off of old bumps n lumps when I'm distracted, which has prolonged it I fear. ( I know, don't scratch it, but have you tried that!!).
If it still lingers much more I will go back though.
It really is a distraction I could do with out.
With being at home all day yesterday, I did spend the afternoon and all night doing my accounts etc that have been crying out to be done.
So I have uploaded my bank statements, and cross referenced my receipts and the cash/bank receipts.
Still not sure how to reconcile it though, as the figures in the bank don't add up with the money in the account so I am missing something.
I did notice that my initial rent payment went down as from my opening account, but actually it came from my private funds.
So I think I have corrected that.
Anyway I need to check the old original account I used for Mooloos, and see what's different there, At some stage today.
I am assuming I have put through a payment into the wrong account.
But at least 99% of the slog is done.
I think I could soon sort out my end of year figures.
So from now on, every Sunday night when I do the wages, I will do the accounts as well. It should be easier to keep it up now.

I needto go back to work today. But I am still not 100%
So I will see how I go, and come home early if staff can stay later.
My Neice had her Baby, 9lb 1oz. That's a large baby in out family!
Now we wait for Biggest and twin1, due soon.
I have a notice board to make today. Must find my staple gun!

Savvy_sewing · 17 July 2015 at 10:55PM

I have taken some time out this week after being ill at the beginning. So it's been a strange week because of it. Today I went in for about an hour at the start of the day, then spent the rest of the day with my Mum. Only going back to close up, and bring some small bits home to finish off. So I made up for it sewing for a few hours tonight.
But I will be back tomorrow, as I am teaching.
I'm arranging an open house sort of day for my birthday this coming week, and twin 2 is coming home for a visit.
Looking forward to seeing her. November was last time I saw her.

Savvy_sewing · 19 July 2015 at 10:15PM

I managed a full day at work yesterday. Luckily it was at a slower pace.
My first hour and last hour of the day were teaching children.
Inbetween I did a few alterations, and finished a little demo dress to put in the window to advertise the fabric we sell.
DGD went to an event near by with the babysitter, had a face paint done. She chose a pirate, black patch and a beard!!! No pretty girl stuff for her.
Today had a friend help me put up the party tent in the garden, which was a fight with the wind as the sides were only Velcro, too smaller pieces meant I went into work and brought back Velcro and tape and spent a few hours sewing on tapes in situe! It was a battle with the wind trying to stop it flying off!
Hopefully it's all locked down now and won't fly away before Wednesday.
My arms ache this evening now!
Tomorrow twin 2 is due to come home so I tidied up the workroom, bland put up a zed bed, with an air mattress up, as the matteress on the zed is well passed it's sell by date, and done.but I hope the room looks better and twin 2 will be as comfortable as possible while she stays.
My reception staff lady, has held the fort for me all week, and we had a good chat yesterday, so resulting in a few new changes in September.
She is going to swap to afternoons instead of mornings, except Wednesday.
With the intention that I will be able to go home early (if sewing is on track), and reduce the amount of time DGD is in childcare, and give me time at home with her, and hopefully give me time to do the little jobs I want to do at home too.
Taking control of my life outside of the shop.
On the shop side, I'm happy we are becoming more solid. Time will tell, and it's going to continue to improve if the staff continue to work well, and the younger one learns. I am happy with the way life is going at the moment.
So taking care of my health is important.

Savvy_sewing · 20 July 2015 at 6:57AM

Morning. I'm tired. Been awake since 6, sipping tea, and reading emails etc.
Checked bank balances, after paying staff wages, Electric bill has gone out etc. We will need to find £450 approx by the end of the month, if I want to pay the rent and the wages for next week. (£700 is still there). So still need a good turn over this week.
My worries are meeting the wage bill when the shop will be shut for two weeks. So a bit more flexibility in my cash flow would be good.
We just stocked up on the Habadashery stand, and bought another 10 shades or so of guttermann threads for my cabinet.
So no more purchases except necessary zips, if I don't have one in stock when needed.
Sounds like it has been raining, wet wheels on cars, and the day is dull. Haven't looked out yet, but suppose when I have written this I must.
DGD is going through a phase of destruction, and selective hearing! She is not listening to me, is raiding the snacks and hiding food, and getting far too picky about what she will eat. Strops are becoming the norm, and it's quite tiring. I need some resolutions, and turn things around.
Two, well one and a half days left of school. She told me it finishes early tomorrow, so what on earth I will do till she's supposed to be at afterschool club I am not sure. Will be calling into the school office this morning to find out.
I also needto collect my prescription, the anti histamine, the hormones, since changing from the patch, and some betnovate, or similar generic cream. The rash still comes around my torso, especially first and last thing in the day. So although it's improved on my arms and legs my torso is still a problem. Really getting quite sick of it.
Cricky, I've been awake nearly an hour, and nothing to show for it. Better get my act together, and get moving.

Savvy_sewing · 21 July 2015 at 7:31AM

Had a kind of Plodding day. Just grabbed a job from the rail, did it, went for the next one, etc not quite sure I was back up to my usual speed though. Chatted with Reception staff, about where we are in the business, and about plans that are evolving, as she is the most flexible for time and hours, and had her own shop ( be it DIY), for 26 years.
I have chatted with an accounts company, and the bank.
In the evening I started to look more at the profit and loss, and purchases. However I noticed some double entered items, from when I imported my bank statement. So that lead me to going through from August to March, and deleting about a dozen duplicated items. But I still haven't got the matching values in the accounts and banks. So I have my work cut out finding out why.
I will have to get hard copies of my bank statements to cross check, and then make sure that the entries are assigned from the correct bank accounts! That's what I get from getting behind on my accounts.
Twin2 is in the area, but alas went straight to the girl from "the family from hell". So nothing learned there then!
I have a food/drink delivery this evening from Waitrose. Ready for tomorrow's party/open house, and will need a trip to pick up BBQs and some meat. Enough for my family, although I did tell people to bring their own. ( if anyone can come.)
Here is hoping the tent survives till then, and the weather is kind to us.
Now it's even later then yesterday and I must get DGD moving for school.

Savvy_sewing · 22 July 2015 at 9:04AM

finally, I am up. Had a lie in as it's my birthday, and my day off of work.
Today DGD is also home, she bought me some chocolate, and now wants to eat it herself. Heehee.
The weather isn't as good as I'd like, fingers crossed it doesn't get too bad, and I get to BBQ still.
Time to tidy before I get Twin2 from my Mum's.