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

DebtFreeDuo

Have a wonderful time and if you can afford it then please do treat yourself a little, as you say you never really spend on anything and its nice to be able to treat yourself whilst you're away.

Makinglemonade

Hi Hidden,

I've just joined the forum and spent yesterday reading your diary, you are amazing! Have subscribed to keep up with your latest for inspiration. Have a fab holiday

x

HairyHandofDartmoor

Have a lovely holiday HI you deserve to have a lovely time with your kids. The zoo and illuminations sound great

earthgirl

Have a lovely holiday hidden! Yes great you and the kids whilst there, love the scrapbook idea too going to pinch that!

abba1772

Have a lovely holiday and defo treat yourself and the kiddies, you all deserve it xx

[Deleted User]

Evening HI,

Have a lovely break, make sure that you manage to get some rest and definitely have some treats. Just because you're debt busting doesn't mean you shouldn't have fun.

Big hugs xxx

System

Hidden have a lovely time away , enjoy your time with your children. Have fun at the zoo and wherever else you get to x

Hiddenidenity

Thanks all

I'm finally sitting down with a cuppa and catching up with Educating Manchester Local people :rotfl:

I think I've got everything sorted now and everything clean enough to be happy about leaving.

Have baked some flapjack/muffins and bits tonight while pottering about doing bits of cleaning etc so will take these too.

I think I've decided to still be sensible, take advantage of the free activities and places to visit and the day out I have Mr T vouchers. Then the one day at the zoo but take drinks/lunches etc with us.

The food shop is ordered, I have drawn £100 out of the bank and hoping this covers everything. Zoo entry/bits and pieces the kids will want etc. I don't want to feel I say no to everything but don't want to regret over spending either. Guess I need a balance. Struggling with this balancing don't I

I probably won't get on much, the reception isn't brilliant anyway and I want to make sure I don't spend my time with my face in my phone

Suffolk_lass

Have a lovely relaxing time. I am so pleased that you are just thinking it all through and considering that balance. It is paramount and you are getting there. Here's hoping you have reconciled that £100 you have with you and you are not going to beat yourself up about it.

It's that time when you need to slightly reward yourself and the children for the frugality of your normal day-to-day lifestyle by having a considered reward. If anyone deserves it, it is you. Have a great week. x

117pauline

Hi Hidden

Just popped on to wish you a joyful break.

I think this time away is just what you all need.

Have a restful and fun time
Take care
Pauline