Clear 3 Debts By Christmas Challenge!!

penguin83

I have just been rummaging through the garage and found a sealed tub with £20.00 in in 1ps and 2ps from our last house (we moved over 2 years ago and the garage is still full of stuff to sort). I have loads of baby things I could sell like my highchair and playpen but dont know if I could part with them. Has anyone else managed to part with their baby stuff?

So total so far now stands at £25.00 :j

mrsspendalot

penguin83 wrote: »

I have loads of baby things I could sell like my highchair and playpen but dont know if I could part with them. Has anyone else managed to part with their baby stuff?

Yep - just done it this week. Needed the space. I tried to sell it, but nothing sold, so in the end I donated it to a local pregnancy crisis charity centre who had advertised in the local paper for much needed items. They loan the items out to women who need the equipment and are in difficult circumstances - such as people who have feld their homes due to domestic violence or because they have been thrown out i they are teen mums. It as quite emotional putting it all in the car but I know I won't be having anymore kids (got 3 already), so I just don't need it and I haven't got space in my house for sentiment!

jammydodga

mrsspendalot wrote: »

Yep - just done it this week. Needed the space. I tried to sell it, but nothing sold, so in the end I donated it to a local pregnancy crisis charity centre who had advertised in the local paper for much needed items. They loan the items out to women who need the equipment and are in difficult circumstances - such as people who have feld their homes due to domestic violence or because they have been thrown out i they are teen mums. It as quite emotional putting it all in the car but I know I won't be having anymore kids (got 3 already), so I just don't need it and I haven't got space in my house for sentiment!

Thats a really nice place for it to go!!

mrsspendalot

jammydodga wrote: »

Thats a really nice place for it to go!!

yes, that's what I felt too - its going to be used over and over again by women who really really need it. It has lasted me all my 3 children, I really can't complain at not getting any money for it as I have had my moneysworth out of it. I strongly urge anyone else thinking of getting rid of baby equipment to see if your local area has a similar centre which would accept the donations.

jammydodga

I'm on baby no1, but when ive had my lot (if i decide i can face another round of sleepless nights:rotfl: ) I'll look into that myself!

3 kids, you deserve a medal:T , i think one is hard work!!

mrsspendalot

jammydodga wrote: »

I'm on baby no1, but when ive had my lot (if i decide i can face another round of sleepless nights:rotfl: ) I'll look into that myself!

3 kids, you deserve a medal:T , i think one is hard work!!

3 kids is waaaaay harder than I imagined it would be. I certainly couldn't cope with another one.

myheaven

This my first posting but would really like to join this challenge need the motivation.

my 3 debts are argos card £324
next £300
1st direct £ 83

good luck to everyone really enjoy reading your posts keep up the good work

evab_2

I've kept my baby stuff, as hoping to have another soon. We have been very lucky and had tons donated to us over the years and still get things for my dd now!

Only made 99p on ebay yesterday, not much but it brings up the total towards leccy bill a bit. Need to sort out doing a car boot sale, ask mum to babysit (I'm not a baby! as my dd says!) and rope dh to help.

alison999

HOW R U GUYS GONNA CLEAR THESE DEBTS? I THINK ILL JOIN THIS CHALLENGE!

I WANNA CLEAR THESE FOR CHRISTMAS:

BoB: 450.00
Tots Junction: 380.60
Water: 101.49

I'LL BE EBAYING BUT CANT THINK O MUCH ELSE TO DO?

ehallett

Hi everyone and welcome to all newcomers

Here are my 2 comps of the day:

Win 1 of 100 chocolate bars (ok, I know it's not the best prize in the world but it boosts your confidence if you win and there's more chance of winning at comps like this). It closes on 31st August:

http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/competitions/comps/display.var.1543601.0.win_100_chocolate_bars.php

And for a more decent prize, try:

http://www.letseatsmart.co.uk/competition2007.php

A trolley dash is my dream prize - I would love to be able to do this and think how much you would save on your shopping - it closes on 31st August too.

Good luck

Emily x