Friday 11th December - what small DFW things will you do today?

allydowd

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foxgloves

Hi again,
Have done all of my list except for cleaning up Christmas Tree, which isn't urgent as it isn't being trimmed up until next week. Also made some bread, did a few surveys (only 50 points needed until Ipsos cash-in again), Co-op Energy replied to confirm that they will swap my goodwill gesture payment from an account credit to a bank account one. Christmas Cake seems to have turned out nice & is going to be cooling for a good few hours yet before I turn it out.
Off to fight cat for a space by the fire now, & sleeve WILL be finished tonight barring disaster.
Have a nice evening all,
f x
CLF - We will also be belt-tightening for similar reasons. Any extra savings can always be used to augment car fund if not needed, but with the public sector in its current funding-starved state, it is better to expect the worst......while still hoping to hang in for as long as possible. Those sort of letters are always worrying.

ziggy2407

Good Evening Everyone

CCL - Thanks for starting us off today!
Legomum - Have a lovely weekend, what a great idea for a gift

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.

Today I have

Packed lunch for DH - Done
Write a few cards - Done & posted 2nd class
Filing/Shredding -Done
Post Office - Done
Check Banks - Done
Continue purge on Emails - in progress
Continue decluttering - bag of bubblewrap & used jiffy envelopes gone
Enter a few comps - Done:rotfl:
All meals from cupboards/fridge/freezer - Done
Check https://www.freepostcodelottery.com - Remember there are now 5 chances to win -
Check Lucky Phone - Done

Have a good day! Love to you all!

C x

PS Have had a few lovely wins over the last week or two:

A beautiful coat that I am going to give my sister-in-law
A selfie stick for my son (so that's saved me £6+ as we were going to getting one as a stocking filler)
A "Star Wars" book which will be fab for eldest grandson
A Dress for my niece
A DVD for my two little nieces
A baby sleeping bag for my friends little boy
An Acrylic Make-up Brush Tidy - I might keep for me but not sure

chocolatelover93

Wow Ziggy well done of them wins!!
How did you win so much?! I never win haha

I gave in a bought something at work, hated the sandwich I had with me so ended up buying drinks and chocolate *slaps wrist*

PurpleFairy26

Evening all. Just re-read my post from this morning, I must have been half asleep the words were badly spelt

I've done all of my list apart from the run. Managed as far as putting running gear on :cool: tomorrow will try an get out the door too

Updated banking sheet and played around with some potential additional payments, will be amazing if I'm able to make them.

Got last few presents whilst out today too :T plus that nail thing **fell** into my basket in boots :eek: have money in my sounds but I'm so not used to treating myself I feel guilty

May wrap some later but hoping for reasonably early night so may finish them tomorrow. Hope everyone ok x

La_escocesa

Hi everyone :santa2:

Legomum - sounds like a fab getaway for you :T
CCL - I haven't forgotten about that planner I'm going to post to you

I went on the night out last night but didn't spend anything - nominated driver so got cokes/lime and sodas bought for me :cool:

Got a sarnie for half price today in M and S - didn't have anything in for a packed lunch

Rock and roll night in this eve with £10 M and S meal deal :cool: Cannae beat it - sirloin steak and vino :T

Playing some more with YNAB

Finishing niece's hat :A

Made some xmas tree decs with a garland thing I didn't really like - now it's all cut up I love the individual decorations

'See' y'all at the weekend - I'm home alone as OH is working tomorrow (woop woop :j) so I'll be pestering you

xxx

foxgloves

Meant to say earlier.....yesterday late afternoon, we walked past an indie shoe shop in the old trendy part of city centre & I spotted a pair of boots. Ohhhhhh, they were just gorgeous. It was true love. I swear my heart rate increased jyst looking at them. They were black suede with criss-cross lacing in silver eyelets, high but chunky heels & a slight platform sole. I was practically drooling on the shop window! The old me would have gone in, tried them on, pronounced them lifechanging & bought them on credit. The new model me took a deep breath & walked on. While trying to put the thought of these lovelies behind me, I remembered a pair of ankle boots at the back of my wardrobe. They're plum coloured leather, lined with lime green. They lace up with ribbons & have kitten heels and I honestly can't remember when I last wore them. I bought them on Oxford Street years ago while I was still very spendy. I am going to get them out & wear them - maybe for a party rhis week - & I bet it will feel like I've had something new. Can you tell that boots used to be a bit of a problem for me back when I was spendy, lol.....
F x

crazy_cat_lady

Yay! :j:j I made it to the weekend and feel almost normal. I'm hoping that normal service will resume tomorrow after I get a good night's sleep tonight and dh does the football run. The headache hung on till lunchtime but I feel more like me again. Thanks everyone for your kind words and thoughts. I hate not being 'me'.
Foxgloves - thankyou for the sock pattern.:money: The needles and yarn arrived today, so as soon as I've finished knitting the Christmas decorations that the kids want I'm going to give them a go.
LaE - no rush on the planner at all

crazy_cat_lady wrote: »

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[STRIKE]:xmassmile check banking and PAD[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:xmassmile get dh to do some housework[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:xmassmile get ds to football training tonight[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:xmassmile have some me time this evening[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:xmassmile aim for nsd [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:xmassmile all meals from stores[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:xmassmile minimise heating use[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:xmassmile do not stress[/STRIKE]
:xmassmile finally get my risk assessment done for chemistry trip next week
[STRIKE]:xmassmile mark as many books as I can in my free lessons[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:xmassmile find my Christmas jumper for Christmas jumper day next week[/STRIKE]
:xmassmile maybe do some knitting

Productive day but I'm really glad to be snuggled up in bed now, looking forward to not having to get up early in the morning.

allydowd

Hi,

Quick check-in.

* Bought a card for Australian relative on Moonpig Australia. This is cheaper than buying it in the UK and sending it and it'll arrive in two days...and it's less likely to go missing.

Hugs to all.

allydowd

foxgloves wrote: »

They're plum coloured leather, lined with lime green. They lace up with ribbons & have kitten heels and I honestly can't remember when I last wore them. I bought them on Oxford Street years ago while I was still very spendy. I am going to get them out & wear them - maybe for a party rhis week - & I bet it will feel like I've had something new.
F x

I had visions of you in the greenhouse with them!