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What small DFW things will you do this week? W/C 15 May

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  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    Morning ally :) good luck with the vending machine! I've moved to an office with one and it does get me every couple of weeks.... I have a weakness for crisps when stressed but if I buy a multi pack I'll eat them all in one sitting!

    I take a wee bag of crisps and a mini choc bar with me. But I often lust after original Lucozade.
    Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama
  • katy_ann
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    Gosh Lottebear I hope your feeling better!
    Debt free once - Back again | Current debt: £2479.50 - January 2025 | Make £2025 in 2025 #11 - £41/£2025
  • Happy_Kitties
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    What a start Lottebear I hope you are feeling better soon

    Bit of a mixed bag day. Managed to get some paperwork completed that really needed doing but had a meeting in the middle of the day that threw the rest of the day out.
    By the time I had got home after going into town to do some bits after the meeting, the rest of the day had disappeared and nothing much else achieved. I feel like I've wasted a day I had alot planned for.
    Busy day tomorrow, including my cake treat at Mr Ts while DD has her driving lesson but will do some work while waiting for DD tomorrow aswell.
    Life seems a never ending round of paperwork at the minute
    Have a good weekend everyone x
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  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    * Go to work.

    * Use all my energy trying to stay sane at said workplace.

    * Received £5 voucher from surveys.
    Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama
  • DawnW
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    Morning all :)
    Sun is shining here :D
    Managed quite a bit of housework last evening, so feeling quite pleased with myself :)
    Today's plans look like this:
    Dog walks
    Small shop needed, will write a list
    Diced turkey out of freezer for a stir fry later :)
    Bread bought from the market the other day out of freezer
    Also found some bacon in there, much to OH's delight :rotfl:
    Clean insides of windows downstairs
    Deal with a couple of shrivelled apples in the fruit bowl
    Do anything needed in the garden :)
    Fill up bird feeder, as the local sparrows are complaining :rotfl:

    That should do to start with! Hope everyone has a good day :)
  • katy_ann
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    Morning MSE-ers! I've been up for nearly 2 hours, LO is an early riser! Now he's snoozing though I thought I'd check in! I've got to stay in today until a delivery has come, we've got LO's cot bed and materess being delivered so hopefully he will be in his own room shortly! Other than that today I will:

    - Check banking
    - Swagbucks
    - Quick tidy of the flat
    - Change bed sheets after LO had an accident on them last night!
    - Mr A shop being deliereved also
    - Get out for a walk if everything is delievered in good time!

    Have a good day all :) x
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  • Julie67
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    Morning all, lovely bright and sunny here:j

    I've already stripped the bed and set the washing machine off. I've been waiting for a fine day to dry them outside.
    Lots to do today. We are away for our daughters wedding tomorrow. So this morning
    Clean the house- usual Saturday morning, kitchens and bathrooms and vac and polish through.
    Checked the bank, two of our creditors have cashed £1 chqs asking for CCA's
    Get the suitcase out of the loft and pack some overnight stuff
    Iron DH white shirt and my blouse ready to go in the suit hanger
    Post 6 parcels
    Nip out to get some bread (white as DS3 is home tonight)
    DH will be cleaning the car and cutting the lawn.
    Then tonight I need to paint my nails, etc etc

    Im exhausted just reading that!Have a a good Saturday all x
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  • Twins
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    Good Morning! The sun is shinning for now and I hope it stays that way.

    Wow, Lottebear hope you get better soon! That's one serious illness :(

    Somebody on here recently said they had a great hummus recipe - please may I have it? I can't remember who it was who posted it :(

    Planning on a NSD today so today's list is:

    - Hoover and dust through the whole house, open all windows and make let all the fresh air through
    - Put on a couple of loads of washing and dry outside
    - Put away the mound of already washed clothes
    - List some items on eBay
    - Get in a home workout
    - Not wash hair
    - Complete some surveys and check FPL
    - All meals from home
    - Check banking
    - Maybe make some hummus

    Enjoy your Saturday! :D
  • La_escocesa
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    Morning gang :wave:

    OH is out today so it's me and pooch face at home car-less - my perfect excuse to have a lazy day :)

    Just now I'm catching up on net flix - I've been in that bad habit of falling asleep every time we try to watch something in the evening so now me and OH are a bit out of sync with stuff we are watching - he's at least half an episode ahead of me!

    Also want to read my free ebook. Well impressed with Prime Reading - I don't think I'll ever buy a book again and also taking advantage of the magazine subscriptions (although I gave up buying magazines a real long time ago).

    Need to wrap SIL's bday pressie - wrapping paper from stash and regifting a massive bar of chocolate I don't want to eat. :) Also got her some nice earrings and a posh travel jewellery box.

    I'm on holiday next week (cottage with the in laws for SIL's bday) but working a half day on Monday morning to clear some stuff.

    Work has been crazy - I'm working on 2 massive clients and both are really full on - also both think I'm only working on their project full time so don't give me any let up. My boss is worried about me (because I took emergency leave last week to spend time with OH) but work has actually been good for me. Hopefully this will all show at appraisal time - a girl can cross her fingers for a bonus! :)

    Other bits:
    - Check YNAB
    - Chicken in SC
    - Laundry mountain has almost gone!!
    - Clean the whole house
    - Meditation
    - I might even cut the grass - did I mention that I reeeeeeeeeeeeallllly want a gardener?!

    Crikey, sorry for the massive post!
  • La_escocesa
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    Lottebear - blimey! I hope you feel better soon and can get back to your new job in no time. xx
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