When things hit rock bottom the only answer is to fight the way back up...

EssexHebridean

Ooh that's a thought - take it you know about SuperSavvyMe and similar sites that do vouchers etc for products? I get the odd thing off there but I know if you check it regularly there can be really good offers sometimes! My 89p Old El Paso kit from last week's shopping was via a voucher from there combined with a special offer in the supermarket.

That Nationwide switching bonus will be really handy too!

As for having nothing to do until the school run - good - sit and do nothing for a bit then - browse the internet or read a book, it'll do you the world of good!

missymoo81

Yaaay to lovely MSE-ers! I hope you managed a chill out. What washing powder did you get! Do love a good smelling one! I know what you mean by feeling at a loss when you're home at a different time. When I'm in my own in the week, when smalls are at school, I don't know what to do with myself!

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When I'm in my own in the week, when smalls are at school, I don't know what to do with myself!

It's more surreal once they hit the teenager stage and are constantly out :rotfl:

Hiddenidenity

Oh I use super savvy but I've never looked at the vouchers I am going to check that out thank you.

School photo requests in and order put through £45 I'm not ordering one yet, I will take the hit of £4 extra in a few weeks when I can afford it a little easier.

Working early again tomorrow, I really prefer it as it means I can collect youngest from school So no complaints from me.

Going to order youngest's all in one from Amazon with vouchers I think.

This weekend I need to start DS's bedroom, have borrowed a wallpaper steamer in the hope it makes that easier!

Will have enough in Amazon for his bed/bedding/mattress. Need to eBay £20 worth for the carpet, along with £20 for paint. Again all planned from eBay/surveys.

He want's a TV now the girls have one, I've told him to ask Santa Although will try and find one on eBay if not.

It's getting too close to Xmas now I'm scared!

System

Hidden , you are very resourceful put the rest of us to shame ! Where do you usually get your paint from ? I need loads of magnolia and am sure you will know the best place to shop.

Hiddenidenity

I bought from Wilko for DD room and it's the best I've ever used! Just the basic white and gloss and I was quite nervous as some of the reviews weren't great but honestly it cover illuminous green and pink with 2 coats fine! I need delivery really because it's heavy to carry home with the 3 smalls. I can't fault it at all and definitely some of the cheapest I've found online.

We used Asd@'s own brand before and didn't really like that. My sister uses B&Q own brand and loves it but I think it's more expensive than W!lko especially with delivery x

Hiddenidenity

Forgot you where local, B&M on Manchester road (facing where the old college was) Usually has the trade size Crown white/magnolia in 10litres for around £9 too.

System

Thanks Hidden , I will google on the website over the weekend. Am glad to see you don't attempt to carry it home !!!

EssexHebridean

Avoid Johnstones at all costs for paint - we bought it for the dark colour that is on our front room wall and it's a gorgeous colour but took SEVEN coats to stop looking patchy!

System

Ooh that's even better, will look there first Manchester Road . Thank you big help Hidden.