Get a grip !

Skint_yet_Again

Yesterday was lovely, sunny and warm but not too hot. I went to a car boot with a friend but didn't buy any junk my friend insisted on buying us both an ice cream in the community centre haven't had ice cream for ages (40p each)

I got DS bedding washed and line dried but he ended up staying at his gf again which is becoming a common occurrence now ... Maybe he might move out if it lasts . I also got my work clothes washed and dried my trousers will need a quick iron today but the rest are put away / hung in wardrobe.

The new boiler timer arrived yesterday. It looks complete which is better than the last one ! I was just about to fit it when my friend rang and invited me to the car boot so I will do it today.

Puppy got 2 dog walks yesterday and I will walk her again later. She hasn't eaten the rug yet !

I was really tired last night so I had a naughty pizza delivered will be paid for out of entertainment budget.

I am debating whether to go shopping this morning aldi opens at 10. Think I will have a snooze and see what time I wake up. Puppy has been fed and is snoozing too

savingwannabe

Glad you car booted. It is nice to get out at the weekend. I went for a short walk. Since money is tight this month I just went to the corner shop to save transport costs and spent £8.00 on food. It should keep me going for a bit. Now I am gardening. I do a bit everyday. lol. It's v MSE. lol

Skint_yet_Again

I walked the dog at 9am she had a run around after her ball then I went to aldi and did the first shop of the month at 10am. I had to restock quite a bit in the store cupboard but with lots of fresh fruit and veg and meat it only came to £51.98. I also got a few reduced to clear items with 30% off which have gone in the freezer.


I replaced the boiler timer this afternoon and after a couple of test runs it seems to be working I will check it has kept the right time in the morning and if so we will have heating this winter ! I am so pleased. I saved £30 by making an offer of £40. :j
I washed towels and they have dried on the line and I have put them away and ironed work trousers for tomorrow. DS has gone out for dinner and I have had a curry from the freezer. I think I will have an early night tonight ready for 5am alarm.

savingwannabe

Well done on whoopsies when food shopping and on saving money on the boiler timer. Ebay can be so useful. I wish I could stop myself bidding on things without thinking although I think you use it sensibly.

Skint_yet_Again

Thankfully the new boiler timer is working :j and I have received a refund to paypal from the other seller. Now do I leave negative/neutral or no feedback for the seller who has refunded me after they sent me the useless boiler timer without the actual timer part ? Refund should be back on credit card within 7 days.

I took a banana and mini malt loaf to work for breakfast at 6.30am and a sandwich which I ate about 11am, so no money spent in the canteen. :T
Took puppy for a run around the park with her ball when I got home at 1pm but didn't stay out long as it was hot. She had a little lie down in the shade before we plodded home.



I have been to doc this afternoon and nothing showed up on biopsy of polyps so nothing to worry about phew ! He has referred me back to ENT at hospital as there is no improvement on my voice/throat. DS is at his gf again tonight ! I am going to do some batch cooking later when it cools down. Chicken curry and sausage pasta bake. Then it can go in freezer for meals for DS at work as he is still paying me for food.

savingwannabe

I am so glad that nothing scary was found at the hospital. I do hope they can sort your voice soon. It has been a whole year and I feel so fortunate that mine came back. I wish they sort it v soon, it is so frustrating for you.

Well done on all of the cooking.

Skint_yet_Again

Thanks SW x


I am getting back into batch cooking. I made chilli belly pork and rice tonight and peri-peri lemon chicken with a sauce from aldi.


My new short pj's came today and they are not bad quality for £4.75, made me laugh though size 14 is XL


I put £10 petrol in the car today and got a few bits from moressons that I can't get in aldi including santa maria fajita packet mix, washing up brush £1, stainless steel scourers £1 total spend was £8.61.


Petrol 10 / 40
Shopping budget £60.59 / £300.


Took puppy for a long walk this evening so I am tired now. Will have early night I think.

Skint_yet_Again

Work was intensely busy today and I have a pounding headache. I took puppy out for a walk when I got home hoping that some fresh air would help but it was quite muggy out so I'm still feeling grotty.


I have checked online banking and not much happening at the moment. I am waiting for my 0% credit card statement and money from DS on 15th so I can pay off some debt and put away some savings.


I have a day off work tomorrow to take puppy to vet for xrays. Really hoping they are all clear for her.

Skint_yet_Again

Puppy was sad there was no breakfast this morning but we went for a walk and played with her ball and she got very excited about going to the vets. She loves the vet even after last time when they stuck her with a needle and sprayed kennel cough vaccine up her nose

After dropping her off I went to get my new meds and popped to aldi for a few bits and pieces £12.07. Back home again now waiting for news. Hope she is ok after anesthetic. I am keeping busy tidying, have scrubbed patio and one load of washing just finishing. Pasta bake in oven almost done. I need to unload & reload dishwasher and hoover then mop kitchen floor.

I dozed on the sofa last night but couldn't sleep when I went to bed. I have registered for swag bucks per this weeks :money: email to try for the £15 amazon voucher. I did a few surveys last night and will try to do some more today. Just having a cuppa, washing machine just finished so off to hang it out, the weather is glorious.

savingwannabe

I am glad puppy likes the vet! I hope she is ok. I will investigate Swagbucks I know that Aesop used to be on there.