Monday 25th July - what small DFW things will you be doing today?

ClootiesMum

Very late check in from me - still recovering from cold / throat issues & am exhausted - but never mind - I have time to get better.
So today's completed list is:-

• NSD
• Extra portion of risotto made for tomorrow's lunch
• Booked eyebrow and other bits waxing for tomorrow covered by a voucher from last year
• Cut grass - it was really too wet but was getting so long the dogs were disappearing - and tomorrow is brown bin collection day
• Left car boot open all day to remove stinkiness from a bag I took to the coup yesterday that leaked :mad: Have also put in a spray can of air freshener as well. Back cover of boot is still honking though - I've left it out over the branch of a tree & will ponder on how to make it stop smelling over the next few days (I have scrubbed it - to no avail)
• "Found" another Mr A wombled receipt in the bedrooom - now up to another £3 to be reclaimed - will print off tomorrow

Tomorrow I should be more productive as I'm hoping another good night's sleep will help banish the exhaustion.

Have a good evening y'all

ClootiesMum

Ally - how can you not fancy going to & see Star Trek - I thought that was illegal (it is in this Trekkie household anyway)
Glad it was OK though - I really fancy going to see this film in an Imax (not yet seen a 3D film).

ziggy2407

Good Evening All

PF - Thanks for starting us off today
Princess - Great news on getting your wedding money back, that's a weight off your shoulders
Bob - Everything ok? Miss your posts

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's list:

Packed lunch for DH - Done
Check Bank - Done
RM Survey - Done
Wash throws and line dry - Done (now back in cupboard until weather turns cooler)
Ironing - Done
Order prescription - Done
Order part of DS's uniform through TCB - Done
Collect exercise bike bought through local FB site - Done, saved me over £60 (am going to set myself a challenge having been inspired by the challenges Ally does)
Read -
Continue purge on Emails -
Complete a few surveys -
Enter a few comps -
All meals from cupboards/fridge/freezer -
Check https://www.freepostcodelottery.com -
Check Lucky Phone/Ashleigh/Numberplatelotto -

Have a great day. Love to you all!

C x

allydowd

ClootiesMum wrote: »

• Left car boot open all day to remove stinkiness from a bag I took to the coup yesterday that leaked :mad: Have also put in a spray can of air freshener as well. Back cover of boot is still honking though - I've left it out over the branch of a tree & will ponder on how to make it stop smelling over the next few days (I have scrubbed it - to no avail)

What was in the bag that leaked? That would dictate how you remove the odour.

If you have any charcoal briquettes/lump (for a barbeque) you could use the carbon in them as an odour remover. Stand them on the boot cover and see if that works. This method works with trainer odour too. Cheap, plain charcoal is best, not easy-lighting.

Alternatively you could use bicarbonate of soda, or talcum powder. Rub it dry into the dry fabric, leave for hours, vacuum off.

Though it's expensive, I'm a fan of Febreze too, or Neutradol, for stubborn smells.

As a last resort you could hire a Rug Doctor with a hand-held hose and use that if you think the boot cover would stand up to the punishment. The good thing about a Rug Doctor is it doesn't just wet the fabric it sucks out the moisture afterwards.

DawnW

Evening all
Thanks for the start PF
DNMS, my GD is 2 and 7 months, and she has just started all the crying and tantrums you mention She was such a sunny little thing before - I don't remember my children going through this transformation, and hope it doesn't last long :eek:
Princess, I am so glad to hear that you got your wedding venue money back!
Ziggy, I hope you had a nice day yesterday
:hello: to everyone else!

Today I have:
Wrapped and posted 7 ebay sales from over the weekend :T
Went to sales unit, took unsold items out and restocked
Listed unsold items on ebay
Was given a cucumber by one of the other dealers, from her greenhouse, which was great, as mine aren't ready yet. So crossed that off my list
Did a small shop while out, mainly fruit and those salad and veg bits that I don't have ready in the garden at the moment (but not a cucumber!). Also a loaf, some yogurt and a big bottle of soy sauce (went to Iceland, spent just over 9 quid )
Co-opted OH to help with the housework as the house was a tip :eek: Much better now!
HM meals
Posted congratulations cards with some money in each for GDs aged 9 and 6, who had excellent school reports
Clicked on a case of wine with Virgin wines over the weekend, seemed like a good deal, but didn't like the delivery charge, so didn't bother. They contacted me today and offered me the case with another fiver off and free delivery

Still to do:
See what needs watering in the garden
Pick French beans
Paperwork for business

Baileys_Babe

Purple Fairy Thank you for getting us started today.

We had a lovely weekend camping with friends, we decided on Friday to get together and camp, thankfully most of our camping gear was easily accessible so it was quite simple to put it the car and go, we had a great time, nothing fancy just spending time together with our friends chatting, playing, cooking and enjoying the good weather and no internet what so ever.

Today I plan to:
LSD
Post on this thread for support, motivation and inspiration
Open curtains fully
Close curtains before it gets dark
Turn off lights and appliances not in use
reusable sanitary wear
B/L/D from stores, which was a miracle as we were tempted by a take away, we resisted and ate food we had in stock
make bread
Check and reconcile bank accounts
PAD into saving £3.66 -1p
Soak porridge overnight
Set DW to run overnight
Set WM to run overnight
Unpack bags, when we get home so nothing is lost, damaged or allowed to go off
Pack snacks
Take water with us
Take hot drink in thermal mug
Check FPL
Ashleigh
Educate children for low cost, only cost was their gym tuition
Entertain children and us for free, nephew and niece came to play this afternoon
Wash hair and leave to dry naturally
Cut open toothpaste tube, we are still using up the paste in the cut open tubes
RM survey
Ongoing projects:
Cull 100 emails
Keep up to date with destroying confidential waste
Continue making scrap/note pad with used envelopes, the back of used paper all held together with a bulldog clip

I haven't read today's thread yet and if I have time I would like to catch up with the weekends thread.

La_escocesa

Hi guys,

I found dinner in the fridge and freezer - no takeaway here

Also found out I am getting a bonus paid this year - due on Friday - and I'll be able to pay off my student loan!! That's effectively an almost £200 a month pay rise!!! So fricking happy!! Also booked us tickets for under £30 each for a wee break later in the year. Oooh, the small things..

Big love everyone!

crazy_cat_lady

I'm back!
Another testy day with ds and his horrible attitude - left me in a bit of a mood to be honest. And it's the first day of the first full week so we have a bit of a way to go.

crazy_cat_lady wrote: »

checked banking and made a PAD to credit card.
taken car in for annual service (fingers crossed)
dropped dd off at summer school
crocheted 2 squares for my blanket
chased up train tix for our London trip next week
And I still need to
[STRIKE]:p pick dd up[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:p pick the car up[/STRIKE] needs a new clutch pedal but covered under warranty
[STRIKE]:p pop to the butchers for meat[/STRIKE]
post a couple of letters :eek: I forgot!
[STRIKE]:p investigate why my latest wool order still hasn't arrived[/STRIKE] Just takes that long apparently. I ordered last Weds so not too pleased with Deram0res
[STRIKE]:p mins game for today (19 things)[/STRIKE]

I'm off to update my diary and then get an early night - I have a hairdresser appointment first thing in the morning.

Bobarella

Ziggy yes fine thank you. X

Baileys_Babe

Just remembered I rang Sainsbury's customer service, 0800 number, as the milk I opened yesterday was in date and gloopy. The person was very helpful, took a few details and they are sending me a £5 gift card to apologise. Frustrating about the milk, luckily we had some UHT in stock so not the problem it could've been, as I had spent £1 on the milk we will be up £4 :j