Saturday 12 / Sunday 13 March - What small DFW things will you do today?

positivelypunked

Pack my Ex's stuff in a bag
Take the bag around his mum's
Sort out my wardrobe - fold & hang everything nicely (Almost done)
Make my room tidier & more relaxing
Tidy desk
Tidy make up desk
Tidy one shelf
Read a book for 30 mins
Chill with parents tonight
Drink 8 glasses of water / liquid (I suck at this!)
Hair cut
Have a look in B&M...fancy looking at things.
Maybe start to list some items on Ebay

allydowd

lego_mum wrote: »

Checked o2 app and there is a free canned drink in Boots...

Here's a list of offers available to O2 customers right now. (Link)

YORKSHIRELASS

Confession time - deep breath.

I have started this second job so there will be a little more money coming in, money which is needed to pay off the debts. So the other night I went online and spent £100 on clothes (reduced in sales), none of which I needed. I have been here a long time and I still slip back into my old habits so easily.

Just done the spreadsheets and I cant afford these clothes but I knew that anyway. They are sitting on my bedroom floor still in their bags so I will parcel them up and send them back. Will I ever learn?

allydowd

Hi March Money-Watchers,

Thanks for the starter Dawn.

Bit of a grey day today, but a day off nevertheless.

This list will grow as I think of things:


Debt Free-Nillionaire Continuity Plan Month Ten:

* Cooked sausage alongside this morning's breakfast to go into today's sausage, veg and lentil soup.

* Checked finances. Thank Smurf! I got a refund onto my credit card for OH's £490 camera lens that arrived broken. I'm pleased she decided not to get a replacement for it but to get one that costs £250 instead. In fairness, she has earned the money and a lot of the time she sells her old equipment before buying new so most purchases actually cost about £40, but £490 is a lot of cash. :eek: The £250 one should arrive today from Amazon and I'm picking it up from the Locker at work. If you use their Locker collection system you can often get it delivered next day for free or for £1.99 if you don't have Prime which can be cheaper than getting it sent to your house. (Link)

* Alarm clock turned off at the wall til tonight. I refuse to power an appliance when not in use.

* Looked at Screwfix special offer. I logged into their website and ordered a catalogue. They then emailed me a code for £5 off Screwfix with no minimum spend. With that I can get some superglue, some sealant and some cuphooks for nothing if I collect from town. (Link)

* OH is making pickled eggs. Removed the shells quickly using the rolling method. Her recipe is simple: Hard boil eggs. Remove shell. Clean airtight jars. Put vinegar in jar. Add eggs. Leave for two weeks.

* Continue to use free App which plays my mobile phone ring tone when the battery has fully charged. I use Battery 100% Alarm by Appeteria from Google Play. We also have it installed on our Kindles. (Link)

What about you folks?

allydowd

YORKSHIRELASS wrote: »

So the other night I went online and spent £100 on clothes (reduced in sales), none of which I needed. I have been here a long time and I still slip back into my old habits so easily.

Just done the spreadsheets and I cant afford these clothes but I knew that anyway. They are sitting on my bedroom floor still in their bags so I will parcel them up and send them back. Will I ever learn?

We're not here to judge.

The law gives you seven working days from the day after you receive your goods to make the return. If any of it is underwear you don't automatically have this right but the company may allow you to return it.

crazy_cat_lady

Morning all :wave:
Finally, the sun is out and for the first time in goodness knows how long I haven't had to put the heating on this morning. It makes a world of difference to my mood...
Bit of a restless night last night - I seem to have this constant nagging headache that just won't go. As it was only relieved by paracetamol I thought it might be a dependency headache but I had to give up at 3am when I woke up with my head banging. Took 2 paracetamol.
So, the weekend list...
:cheesy: check banking and PAD
:cheesy: DS already at football with DH
:cheesy: Hoover through
:cheesy: load of washing
:cheesy: date night tonight with DH - need to find somewhere to go
:cheesy: get DS to gymnastics
:cheesy: meal planning for next week
:cheesy: bit of crochet
:cheesy: stay hydrated in case this is causing the headaches
Have a good day everyone!

La_escocesa

YORKSHIRELASS wrote: »

Confession time - deep breath.

I have started this second job so there will be a little more money coming in, money which is needed to pay off the debts. So the other night I went online and spent £100 on clothes (reduced in sales), none of which I needed. I have been here a long time and I still slip back into my old habits so easily.

Just done the spreadsheets and I cant afford these clothes but I knew that anyway. They are sitting on my bedroom floor still in their bags so I will parcel them up and send them back. Will I ever learn?

Hey Yorkshirelass - I know that urge soooooooooo well!! Sometimes rather than trying to stop myself spending I turn it into a low-spend challenge - see what I can buy for under £10 or something like that. Usually it does the trick - I get over the urge and I haven't broken the bank. In the past I've had 'spend £1 a day'/£5 Monday treat... It has worked for me.

My advice for today would be to parcel up and send back everything you can't afford and then take just £5 cash and go buy something that you love - for me it would be something like a nice candle, a book, notepad, pen, posh bubble bath, scarf, new socks, posh chocolates.... and then enjoy the spending!

xxx

La_escocesa

Hi guys :wave:

More or less a day at home for me today. Might go to the tip to get rid of rubbish...also need to take the dog out. Apart from that I'll be at home. Need to work (job 1) as I need to take time off next week but still got the same deadline.... :think:

Tidying round and cleaning :A

Clearing out :A

Looking for something to sell on e bay...Thanks Ally :A

Watching a film on prime video

Will catch up soon when I've thought of a few more... :think:

Love to all :iloveyou:

SavvySaver007

Love reading these threads, make me feel nice and motivated to save cash & be money savvy on a weekend! Here's my list:
- eat from freezer/cupboard
- small top up shop at Lidl
- list some items on eBay
- count loose change & bank next week
- find my last Tesco receipt & complete survey for 25 Clubcard points
- wash bedding & hang on line to dry
- no alcohol or takeaways = instant saving!!

Have a good weekend all!

twiggy86

Afternoon all!


Apologies - haven't read through the thread so hope everyone's ok.


Today I have/will:-
* Check banks
* Withdraw £5 from paypal from Swagbucks
* Pay £5 off CC
* Update snowball and signature
* Do ParkRun (very slow but lovely relaxed run this morning)
* Pop into town whilst nearby to pay money into bank - managed to get a free parking space!
* Pop to parents to borrow jetwash - who gave me the contents of their change jar! About £34 to pay into the bank in bits and bobs when I go as they're funny about taking lots in one go!
* Two loads of washing done at 30 degrees and try to get dry on line
* Help OH in the garden for free exercise and cleanse my soul as the state of it has been driving me mad but that's what you get for living in a building site!
* Do washing up
* General tidy around but wont hoover as we both keep walking in and out with muddy shoes!


Think's everything for now. Hope you all have a good day.