Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

HairyHandofDartmoor

Purplebonnie wrote: »

Morning, how infuriating to get so close to the finishing line and have to wait because of someone's incompetency. Grrr......
The card box is a great idea, gonna look into that, thanks.

It is annoying Bonnie but nothing happens quickly in Debtland Still even they can't take forever

Glad you find the card box idea useful

HairyHandofDartmoor

I've told DS1 to switch the tv off at the wall at bedtime, rather than leave it on standby, as he is the last one to go to bed.

DH wouldn't allow this when we had Virgin tv and a TiVo box as he said he would have to reset all of the channels every day or it did updates at night or some such excuse. But as we cancelled Virgin tv about 18 months/two years ago, I suddenly realised that we don't need to leave the tv on standby any more

I'm sure this will save a lot of electricity over time

Anyway must get off MSE and do some work!

parsniphead

I think your DH was bei g a bit cheeky. Mum has virgin and unplugs hers every night.

I'm definitely stealing the card kit idea as its just one of those urgh jobs.

HairyHandofDartmoor

DH is a bit resistant to change sometimes. It took me about a year to persuade him to go SIM only with his phone :mad: My nagging worked in the end though

Glad you like the card box idea, it's certainly making my life easier

I spent £74..50 in Tesco so I was pleased with myself for sticking to my target :money:

beanielou

Well done on sticking to target.

DebtFreeDuo

Well done on sticking to your target, I also really like the card idea, I may have to start building up a collection, especially for when LO starts getting invited to parties.

please-let-me-be-lucky

Well done for sticking to shopping budget!

I regularly buy cards on the 5 or 10 for £1 deal in Card F@ctory. Then I always have a selection. Nothing worse than having to spend a fortune on a card because you are short of time! That said, I love cards and always try to make sure the card I sent matches the person .

Seasidegal58

HairyHandofDartmoor wrote: »

Having a system certainly helps to get things organised.

I also booked myself a £5 hair cut at the hairdressing college as I finally found their phone number. I suddenly realised that I hadn't had my hair cut for six months and my hair is a bit of a frizzy mess :eek: Last time I went the supervisor did half of my hair as the trainee had never done layers on wavy hair before, good value for a fiver I thought

Wish I could be brave enough to use a hairdressing college Hairy. I have a problem with my thinning hair and only trust my longstanding hairdresser to cut and highlight it. He is very good and gives me discounts but I'd save oodles using a college.

HairyHandofDartmoor

Thanks beanie, DFD and lucky

I got five cards for £1 too Lucky and they seemed good quality. Last minute card buying tends to mean you end up buying expensive ones and then I would never have a stamp when I needed one, so all my cards would be sent late. This system is certainly saving me money and time

HairyHandofDartmoor

Seasidegal58 wrote: »

Wish I could be brave enough to use a hairdressing college Hairy. I have a problem with my thinning hair and only trust my longstanding hairdresser to cut and highlight it. He is very good and gives me discounts but I'd save oodles using a college.

It was either that or get DH to do it :eek:

It did seem a bit of a gamble but I was desperate for a hair cut and reluctant to pay £20 - £30 for a cut. Someone I knew had been there and her hair looked nice so I thought I'd give it a go.

My hair was cut by a Level 2 hairdressing student and the teacher was keeping a close eye on what was happening. I was pleased with the results, but maybe I was just lucky