Joined 31.05.16

KxMx

I spent a similar amount in the sales

Paid via CC to get reward points but have all the money waiting for the bill to come in.

75% Christmas money and 25% which will come out of spare money account.

Poor_Single_lady

I think that is a seriously restrained amount of money to spend. Especially given that some of it went on birthday presents and on wardrobe staples.
I would like a few more things (obviously) but holding off.

When I was shopping a lady gave me a sample of the new guerlan perfume. It's absolutely beautiful. I'm going to buy it but not yet.
And I would like a new tv for my bedroom. And a new coat and shoes and sofa and living room sofa-chair. And new foundation and few more new tops. And theatre trip and dinner out.

But for now need to wait till 2nd Jan when all the bills hit to see exactly how things are looking. Then probably sit tight for 3 weeks trying to avoid spending.

louby40

Oh I want so much too. It’s so frustrating. I’ve spent £900 on a table and 4 chairs, 2 chairs from Made.com and a lamp - all for my kitchen. It’s gone on a 0% credit card with a £100 standing order a month to pay it off, if I can manage more I will.

I still have blinds to buy. Plus I’d like a new handbag and some boots I’ve seen. But I’m resisting for now.

January will be tight, I don’t get paid until the 31st - eeek!!

Poor_Single_lady

Your new furniture sounds lovely Louby. Feel most jealous. It will be a real asset and it will get used every day by you.

Tommorow will need to nip out and get a few house essentials and then out to pub pm.
Hopefully not too expensive.

New Year's Day seeing friend- not sure if that was great planning.

Then dreaded 2nd Jan when all the bills from the start of the month go out. Will have to take a deep breath and see how things stand.

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Aw PSL, I am dreading the bills all starting to come off!!!

Will be hiding behind a cushion looking at my statement.

Dxxx

sm_1988

Sorry I'm late PSL... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Glad to hear you had a lovely time over Christmas! I'm back to work on Thursday so just enjoying my last few days off x x

Poor_Single_lady

Thank you very much for the Christmas wishes SM

Since pay day I have filled the cupboards and stocked up. And bought some clothes and birthday presents.

Food shop £133
McDonald's x2 £10
Travel. £40
Magazine £4
Very payment £30
Clothes and presents £122
Book £6

Friday top up shop.
Monday credit cards.

NSD today and planned for tommorow.

This month before payday.
2 family birthday nights. Gifts got.
1 pub visit, 1 dinner out with friends
1 party invite declined

Reading books and tracking the money and having early nights. not doing very much of anything else.

System

Reading books and having early nights is my aim for most of jan , it’s all I want to do, so you aren’t alone .

louby40

I too have no plans for January. I have about £200 to last me until the end of the month. That’s for 3 food shops. It can (& will) be done!

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Love reading.

What book you reading? I'm currently reading The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. i have read it before the whole series are so good!

Dxxx