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Cherry takes the reins
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It's crazy that it's Christmas day in a week isn't it! I feel like it's come round too quick!!
Love your lists though, it keeps reminding me what I need (should) be doing :rotfl:
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I'm steadily working through my list today while DGS is asleep,he must be tired he's been asleep for ages
Hope your FIL has recovered from his fall and isn't too shook upOriginal Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,1200 -
Lists are good for making things happen
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Christmas is coming far too quickly for me :eek:.Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS0 -
I wrote a really long post and the Internet went off, so I've lost it all.
I've spent a great deal today: two of the larger presents and extras for DH, DS2 and L as well as everyday bits and pieces that I'd forgotten yesterday. I won't do the accounts now as it's so late.
The list didn't really get off the ground very well:
laundry Done
catch up on the ironing
some deep cleaning - kitchen and bathroom
wrap items that arrive today
Take a bag to charity Done
Sort out outfit for work 'do' Done
get snacks to take to my friend's tonight Done
put my suitcase away (it's been in the hall about 10 days) (Make that 11 days now)
do physio
post cards
make Christmas food listI think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
Hope you have a good day Cherry
x“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
WannabeFree wrote: »Hope you have a good day Cherry
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Another list needed, not just a rehash of yesterday's but a few new things are creeping in.
I've just run the washing machine and will be putting the clothes on the line. They won't dry fully but they will get a good way there.
It's the work meal out tonight so not much needed grocery-wise but I may go to the shops anyway if I can sort out the fridge/freezer as I'm gathering Christmas food as sell-by dates are now past Christmas Day. If I can get to Sainsbugs, I'll look out for their offcuts of smoked salmon for Christmas teatime sandwiches. Our Mr T doesn't do them and they taste just as good as the more expensive big pieces. I know we can cope without it but DH likes his predictable treats (and so do I).
Hang out the washing
catch up on the ironing
some deep cleaning - kitchen and bathroom
Clean windows downstairs
wrap rest of gifts
put my suitcase away
Get a few more items out to charity.
do physio
post cards
make Christmas food list
rearrange cupboard so I can reach the recipe booksI think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
Late lunch and a 2.30pm update. It's amazing how many things I can be part way through at the same time!
I've just run the washing machine and will be putting the clothes on the line. Done
I may go to the shops anyway if I can sort out the fridge/freezer Started as I'm gathering Christmas food
Hang out the washing Done
catch up on the ironing Started
some deep cleaning - kitchen and bathroom Started
Clean windows downstairs Upstairs is done
wrap rest of gifts One done
put my suitcase away
Get a few more items out to charity.
do physio
post cards
make Christmas food list
Also done - hand wash jumperI think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
I hope you got the cards in the post
. Lists can seem overwhelming but at least you know what you're supposed to be doing.
I've lost posts in the past because of flaky internet :mad: so if it's a long post I always copy it so I can just paste it in again if need be.Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS0 -
No cards posted
but a whole lot of work ones handed out tonight. Nice meal out with colleagues after a long day of housework!
The list now looks like this:
I've just run the washing machine and will be putting the clothes on the line. Done
I may go to the shops anyway if I can sort out the fridge/freezer Fridge cleaned and a few things chucked out. Freezer and shops not touched.
Hang out the washing Done
catch up on the ironing Done
some deep cleaning - kitchen and bathroom Started
Clean windows Done
wrap rest of gifts One done
put my suitcase away
Get a few more items out to charity.
do physio
post cards
make Christmas food list Done
hand wash jumper Done
Spending
Entertainment £12.00
MS:
Avoided the shops
Decluttering:
A few items from the fridgeI think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
Hope you have a good day
You got a lot done yesterday
x“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0
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