NST - January. Bobs post bauble debt busting challenge

apple_muncher

Today I am grateful for happy 8 year-olds, for lovely friends, for the snow, for good coffee, for warm socks.

crazy_cat_lady

I thought I was going to have to sacrifice my nsd for petrol, but my lovely mummy paid for it for me. She wants me to take some time off work... I think everyone does apart from me and the people I work for :rotfl: I am going to see how I feel tomorrow after a full day of stress there.
Free feed and good chat with my mam - so I am a happy(ish) bunny.

FunBrum

I've just managed to read through 3 pages of posts....phew!:)

Yesterday was mad as I only managed to get online for a short time and I think my post didn't register!:eek:
Anyway, I had to spend today as its my grandsons birthday and I needed a few bits to stock up on so I thought I would do it all today, to limit my spend days.;)
I had been given £10 for helping a friend out....although I tried to refuse it, I love helping people...however he insisted, so I used that money to put towards my groceries, plus I bought my grandson a pair of trackies and a pack of two long sleeved t-shirts. They were £8 each or 2 for £12 saving £4, so I ended up just paying £2!
My groceries came to £10.29. I bought some Camembert that was YS :T

My sister came up trumps with her weekly stash for me. 1 1/2 chickens and a box of mixed salad,( 3portions).
Also in the bag was load of goodies. She's a gem!:grinheart
This means that I won't have to shop again until the end of the month or even longer!:j

On my 5 mile walk yesterday with my grandson, we came across an elderly lady trying to sweep mud and sticks from her drive. She explained that she couldn't push her frame that steadies her, to her car. I shoveled for her an the lovely lady was almost in tears with gratitude. I would help anyone and isn't a big thing, but her happy face gave me a warm glow.:A

I've been listing some books for sale and also will be doing the same with dvds. Fingers crossed I can then add that to my stash to reduce my debt.:money:

Bobarella

Glad to hear some of you were out enjoying the snow. Ours was pathetic really. Not enough to play in.

TOG - well done on your speaking at church. Do you enjoy public speaking? Also well done on your free meal.

X _ Raphael - Well done on being half way on the NSDs

Calling - sorry to hear about your migraine.

Dawn - we obviously thought the same thing today your chocolate and peanut cookies sound marvellous.

Clippy_girl - well done on your sales

MissTara - I hadn't realised you were running the Make do and Mend thread on OS..I had a read through it all yesterday..such a great resource. Good luck with your training course.

Dolly - well done on your YS food..anything interesting?

CEW - what's on the menu for your DH's birthday?

Mothernerd - so useful having some cooked veg in the fridge. Helps get dinner started quickly.

FunBrum - How lovely to read your story. It must be so hard for the elderly in this weather. Also your sister is a star isn't she with the leftovers. I think you may win this round of the NSD challenge

XSpender

NSD number 4 today :j

We had a nice chilled out day today, took the dog out and it was freezing and very icy.

Expecting to claim NSD number 5 tomorrow as at a meeting all day with lunch provided followed by a 5 hour drive home!

must.try.harder

I have been a little awol for the past week as work has been so manic but managed to stay fairly on track and limit spending. It was pay day on Friday so have paid to my debt first and whilst I haven't completely paid off my credit card yet, I am a good chunk closer!

Going to aim to check in every day this week!!

themarsbargirl

Nsd 9 today (I think, I can't be bothered to scroll back and check and I'd definitely got to 8)
Duvet day, very low and grouchy. Waiting for my parents to go to bed so I can fix something to eat cuz I'm just not up to interacting today.

Bobarella

Xspender - don't envy you that drive. Hope it will be alright..well done on your NSD.

Must Try harder - well done on paying down the debt.

Themarsbargirl - Well done! & hugs too..hope you feel better soon.

WelshKitty85

Hi everyone!

calling sending hugs.

Another spend day for me today, so safe to say I won't be achieving the target this month. I have spent £40 booking a sun holiday. By chance, the week we wanted to go away was on the pay £9.50 pp only offer, with no extra charges.

However, I have managed to move some more money to savings, which will all go to paying off my debt next month, and have passed my stretch target.

Have done some baking with the little ones today and made some giant Jaffa cakes, which turned out rather well. Plan to do some more batch cooking tomorrow.

clippy_girl

themarsbargirl wrote: »

Clippy- do you have a spare duvet you can try putting underneath you for the next few days? Waking up in pain sucks.

Thanks, have got a 9 tog feather one so will try that and see if it helps!

Had a sfd today not much else to report!