I want to stop drowning

debtaghh

Hi Cumbria,

I don't feel I can do volunteering now as I'd have to pay childcare plus part of my mental health issue is not coping if I feel too busy. I'm still doing my online business and have the ad hoc job. I also want to do some studying.

Hope you had a lovely Easter.

System

The online business I had forgotten about , that is definitely enough to be going on with.

You know yourself best , so you must do what is right for you.

wishingthemortgaheaway

If you log onto halifxx internet banking, there will be a 'cashback extras' tab, activate the offers and when you use your card it will be applied and you'll get the cashback eventually.

debtaghh

Thanks so much , I didn't know anything about that so will do that now. I do have visaoffers but they are not that great.

enthusiasticsaver

debtaghh wrote: »

Thanks enthusiasticsaver. How's early retirement going?

I def feel my frugal hat is back on and I've been reading blogs all morning. Up until the other day I wanted to go away for my wedding anniversary but it would have cost over £200 ( old me would have just booked it) but I didn't. There is no way I want to WASTE that on 24 hours of fun to then have six months of depression!

Good pass on the night away. As you say the feeling of guilt when you spend on something you have not budgeted for takes all the pleasure out of it. No one is saying you cannot ever go away but use your holiday savings for it. Not sure if you have separate pots for saving or just one but I found splitting savings into emergencies, car and house and holidays was the way to go.

Early retirement is great thanks although I have spent this morning at soft play with my 2 year old DGD and doing painting with her this afternoon. My DD is 8 months pregnant with her 2nd DD so her and my son in law need all the rest they can get

debtaghh

enthusiasticsaver wrote: »

Good pass on the night away. As you say the feeling of guilt when you spend on something you have not budgeted for takes all the pleasure out of it. No one is saying you cannot ever go away but use your holiday savings for it. Not sure if you have separate pots for saving or just one but I found splitting savings into emergencies, car and house and holidays was the way to go.

Early retirement is great thanks although I have spent this morning at soft play with my 2 year old DGD and doing painting with her this afternoon. My DD is 8 months pregnant with her 2nd DD so her and my son in law need all the rest they can get

Glad you're enjoying it and I'm sure your dd appreciates the rest.

debtaghh

Morning,

So far I've had 2nsd this month and I'm hoping today will be another one. We are visiting friends but I have bits to take with me.

I've checked the accounts and they are all ok ( if I can ever call them ok

My aim was to lose half a stone in March. I lost 5lbs which I'm pleased with.

I would like my aim to be to get the ccs under 40k by December. If I could do it before then that would be even better but I'm also focusing on saving.

Have a lovely frugal day.

Honeybug

Hi,

Just wanted to pop by and say hello. I have just finished reading your diary. I am making my way through as many as i can as i find them inspirational and fascinating.

I struggled to follow all the balance/money transfers so am pleased you are no longer doing these. Enthusiatic managed to keep a track which was great.

Keep going, I know it must feel like a mountain but every step you take is one less you have to make. If that makes sense?

I would really encourage you to check out your local childrens centre, if you have one. In our area they run groups (just a donation of a £1 or so) for mums and toddlers, CAB surgeries for advice, healthy eating courses, and lots of other things. The staff are always available to talk - sometimes when you are feeling low a friendly face and a welcoming environment can make all the difference.

Keep going. I will follow your progress but have only just started posting so tend not to put my tuppence worth in to often!! :rotfl:

enthusiasticsaver

You sound more positive than a week or so ago so that is great. Getting below £40k by December would be awesome. Congrats on weight loss and NSD.

debtaghh

Honeybug wrote: »

Hi,

Just wanted to pop by and say hello. I have just finished reading your diary. I am making my way through as many as i can as i find them inspirational and fascinating.

I struggled to follow all the balance/money transfers so am pleased you are no longer doing these. Enthusiatic managed to keep a track which was great.

Keep going, I know it must feel like a mountain but every step you take is one less you have to make. If that makes sense?

I would really encourage you to check out your local childrens centre, if you have one. In our area they run groups (just a donation of a £1 or so) for mums and toddlers, CAB surgeries for advice, healthy eating courses, and lots of other things. The staff are always available to talk - sometimes when you are feeling low a friendly face and a welcoming environment can make all the difference.

Keep going. I will follow your progress but have only just started posting so tend not to put my tuppence worth in to often!! :rotfl:

Thanks for reading my diary! I know what you mean about the steps... just need reminding at times!