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pennywisepoundstupid

mummytogirls wrote: »

Evening Pennywise,

Wow what a morning for you with the kids, so annoying at times (most of the time!) aren't they!!!

Ive never heard of amaz0n pantry must check it out.

Hope you enjoy tonight xx

My 2 drive me batty at time, it's a good job that they can't be sold on £bay :rotfl:. I love them to bits but sometimes :mad:.

pennywisepoundstupid

pennywisepoundstupid wrote: »

so plans for today -
Pay interest on tesc0 cc, even though I paid it all off and closed account they have sent me a last statement for interest, robbing barstewards.
check banking.DONE
ebay wrap and post on way to supermarket DONE
Bake cake.
Decrease mount washmore. Must get all of this done before kids finish school on Friday.
Clean bathroom.
Clean kitchen
Nip to supermarket for wine, relish and tartare sauce.DONE

This week (before Friday).
Write cards for work and hand delivered/family cards.Hand delivered/family cards done.
Wrap all presents and remember where I have hidden all the kids bits.SPENT 3 HRS WRAPPING PRESENTS, NOT FINISHED AND RAN OUt OF PAPER, also realised I hadn't bought DD one of her stocking fillers, must sort that out.
Make pudding for xmas day.
Make fudge.
Buy 1 Christmas plant (one for MIL, one for Gran). 1 boght for gran
Pop into work.
Meet friends for tea and swap presents (sorted Tuesday).Done
Chase refund for item missing from an order, promised a refund last week. email sent REFUND RECEIVED and discount voucher off next shop.
Chase missing ebay parcel that was supposedly posted to me last Monday, they have no proof of postage and telling me to wait longer as the post is slow, me not believe them .Arrived today
Keep up with surveys and saving money. Trying but failing on saving money

Managed to spend £22 in supermarket on alcohol:o, one is a present.

List doesn't feel as though it's getting any shorter .
Lovely to meet up with friends last night and have a good old chat, food wasn't great at the restaurant and if I had been out with family I would have complained but just wanted a nice evening so didn't say anything, I just won't go back there.

pennywisepoundstupid

Another busy day, i'm hoping tomorrow is quiet and relaxing:rotfl:.

Need to nip out for wrapping paper this morning as DH has told his mum whilst I was out last night that we will drop presents over at lunchtime for his side of the family to be distributed, did ask him if he had bought wrapping paper as he had driven past Mr T, Mr A and b00ths on his way to sports club, just got a blank look:mad:.

House looks as though a bomb has gone off and I need to get some sort of order before kids break up on Friday.

Pay interest on tesc0 cc, even though I paid it all off and closed account they have sent me a last statement for interest, robbing barstewards.
check banking and transfer money to DS.
ebay list 2 items.
Bake cake.
Decrease mount washmore. Must get all of this done before kids finish school on Friday.
Clean bathroom.
Clean kitchen
Nip to supermarket for wrapping paper.
De clutter, try 10mins in each room.

This week (before Friday).
Write cards for work and hand delivered/family cards.Hand delivered/family cards done.
Wrap all presents and remember where I have hidden all the kids bits.SPENT 3 HRS WRAPPING PRESENTS, NOT FINISHED AND RAN OUt OF PAPER, also realised I hadn't bought DD one of her stocking fillers, must sort that out.
Make pudding for xmas day.
Make fudge.
Buy 1 Christmas plant (one for MIL, one for Gran). 1 bought for gran
Pop into work.
Look for some new bedding for my room, have 2 sets but one is getting threadbare, so need to check sales.
Keep up with surveys and saving money.

pennywisepoundstupid

Todays to do list -
Pay interest on tesc0 cc, even though I paid it all off and closed account they have sent me a last statement for interest, robbing barstewards.
check banking and transfer money to DS.Done and a TT of 52p to savings account
ebay list 2 items.
Bake cake.
Decrease mount washmore. Must get all of this done before kids finish school on Friday.getting there.
Clean bathroom.Sprayed fizzy bathroom cleaner everywhere just need to go wipe down.
Clean kitchen
Nip to supermarket for wrapping paper.Done but went to M&S and I might of bought a new pair of boots, in my defence I had a voucher for £5 off:o
De clutter, try 10mins in each room.

This week (before Friday).
Write cards for work and hand delivered/family cards.Hand All done.
Wrap all presents and remember where I have hidden all the kids bits.SPENT 3 HRS WRAPPING PRESENTS, NOT FINISHED AND RAN OUt OF PAPER, also realised I hadn't bought DD one of her stocking fillers, must sort that out.Stocking filler bought and everything is wrapped
Make pudding for xmas day.
Make fudge.
Buy 1 Christmas plant (one for MIL, one for Gran). 1 bought for gran
Pop into work.
Look for some new bedding for my room, have 2 sets but one is getting threadbare, so need to check sales.
Keep up with surveys and saving money.

Sun_Addict

It's that last minute panic week, we all have it, wondering if we've got enough.

Wrapping paper wise, I always keep a roll of plain gold wrapping paper in stock, covers all occasions - birthdays, Christmas, etc.

Re your Tesco card, I used to have a Sainsburys one and when I closed it they sent me a bill for 6p. I couldn't pay it via bank transfer as the amount was too small, so had to physically go into a bank with 6p and pay it. Caused much mirth and merriment from bank staff

pennywisepoundstupid

Sun_Addict wrote: »

It's that last minute panic week, we all have it, wondering if we've got enough.

Wrapping paper wise, I always keep a roll of plain gold wrapping paper in stock, covers all occasions - birthdays, Christmas, etc.

Re your Tesco card, I used to have a Sainsburys one and when I closed it they sent me a bill for 6p. I couldn't pay it via bank transfer as the amount was too small, so had to physically go into a bank with 6p and pay it. Caused much mirth and merriment from bank staff

Had to laugh at the 6p, it probably cost more to print and post the statement.

Good idea about the wrapping paper, I might see if I can pick up some plain silver, red and gold rolls in the sales.

mummytogirls

I always underestimate how much wrapping paper I'm going to need Pennywise! Thats a great idea SA re gold, will steal that idea for the future.

Hope you got sorted Pennywise xx

pennywisepoundstupid

YESTERDAYS to do list -
Pay interest on tesc0 cc, even though I paid it all off and closed account they have sent me a last statement for interest, robbing barstewards.Must do today
check banking and transfer money to DS.Done and a TT of 52p to savings account
ebay list 2 items.
Bake cake.
Decrease mount washmore. Must get all of this done before kids finish school on Friday.getting there.
Clean bathroom.Sprayed fizzy bathroom cleaner everywhere just need to go wipe down.
Clean kitchen
Nip to supermarket for wrapping paper.Done but went to M&S and I might of bought a new pair of boots, in my defence I had a voucher for £5 off:o
De clutter, try 10mins in each room.

This week (before Friday).
Write cards for work and hand delivered/family cards.Hand All done.
Wrap all presents and remember where I have hidden all the kids bits.SPENT 3 HRS WRAPPING PRESENTS, NOT FINISHED AND RAN OUt OF PAPER, also realised I hadn't bought DD one of her stocking fillers, must sort that out.Stocking filler bought and everything is wrapped
Make pudding for xmas day.
Make fudge.
Buy 1 Christmas plant (one for MIL, one for Gran). 1 bought for gran
Pop into work.
Look for some new bedding for my room, have 2 sets but one is getting threadbare, so need to check sales.
Keep up with surveys and saving money. £10 redeemed to paypa1

Getting there slowly!

pennywisepoundstupid

Morning, feeling a little more relaxed today, things are slowly coming together, although house is still to messy for my liking.
I have so far this morning made the last packed lunches for the last time this year as kids are only in a half day tomorrow (hate making pack ups).
Recycling put out, washing machine and dishwasher both on. Need to light the wood burner once i'm dressed.

Decided to make a donation to Shelter, it breaks my heart that people are living on the streets especially this time of year, wish I could do more though. Everyone deserves to be safe, warm and loved.

Finances checked this morning and a TT of 89p has gone to savings, must sit and do a budget for January.

Today's to do list -
Pay interest on tesc0 cc, even though I paid it all off and closed account they have sent me a last statement for interest, robbing barstewards.Must do today
check banking. Done TT 89p
ebay list 2 items/wrap post 1.
Bake cake.
Decrease mount washmore. Must get all of this done before kids finish school on Friday.Nearly there
Hoover through downstairs and dust.
De clutter, try 10mins in each room.

This week (before Friday).
Make pudding for xmas day.
Make fudge.
Buy 1 Christmas plant (one for MIL, one for Gran). 1 bought for gran
Pop into work.Spoke to boss on phone and i'm returning in January 2 days and will build up slowly.
Look for some new bedding for my room, have 2 sets but one is getting threadbare, so need to check sales.
Keep up with surveys and saving money. £5 prepaid card redeemed.

Saturday we are visiting relatives to drop off presents and i'm thinking of having a family trip to cinema in the afternoon to watch Paddington 2, I might not tell the kids and just drive us straight from relatives to cinema.
Christmas eve DH is working some of the day, then we are having a Chinese takeaway for tea. I never cook Christmas eve, I like to sit and chill with a glass of vino and think well if we havn't got it tough.

Hope everyone is ok and not to stressed. xx

chanie

Well done with cracking on with your list, Penny.

I love your idea of surprising the children with a cinema trip. A couple of weeks ago, we did something similar and the children were so excited.