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

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  • daisy_1571
    daisy_1571 Posts: 2,297 Forumite
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    Best thing has to be comfy, supportive shoes properly laced so they are snug and not slipping. Hotter do fabulous shoes, I think their motto is walking on a million air bubbles or something similar.

    Sometimes one needs a fancy shoe that you can barely walk in. Lots of times though a comfy shoe is better than what it looks like :)
    Daisy xx
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  • elizabethhull
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    daisy_1571 wrote: »
    Best thing has to be comfy, supportive shoes properly laced so they are snug and not slipping. Hotter do fabulous shoes, I think their motto is walking on a million air bubbles or something similar.
    Daisy xx

    Absolutely right that good shoes are key. The trouble is, they can cost quite a bit. I wear Skechers memory foam trainers which I find wonderful. I've heard other praise Hotter as well. Of course you may be able to get a good pair in a sale because the fashionability is unimportant.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,704 Ambassador
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    Sketchers memory foam are fab.
    As are Hotters.
    I have picked up some awesome bargains on Sketchers on Amazon.
    Best ones were 14 quid.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    daisy_1571 wrote: »
    Best thing has to be comfy, supportive shoes properly laced so they are snug and not slipping. Hotter do fabulous shoes, I think their motto is walking on a million air bubbles or something similar.

    Sometimes one needs a fancy shoe that you can barely walk in. Lots of times though a comfy shoe is better than what it looks like :)
    Daisy xx

    Thanks Daisy :). I usually go for comfort :).
    elizabethhull wrote: »
    Absolutely right that good shoes are key. The trouble is, they can cost quite a bit. I wear Skechers memory foam trainers which I find wonderful. I've heard other praise Hotter as well. Of course you may be able to get a good pair in a sale because the fashionability is unimportant.
    beanielou wrote: »
    Sketchers memory foam are fab.
    As are Hotters.
    I have picked up some awesome bargains on Sketchers on Amazon.
    Best ones were 14 quid.

    Thanks Beanie and Elizabeth :). Good tips. My mum liked Hotter and One BrokeLady likes Skechers for work and she's on her feet a lot. I shall have to keep an eye on the sales :).
    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 MONTHS
  • doingitanyway
    doingitanyway Posts: 10,391 Forumite
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    Another one backing Sketchers here :)

    I'm sure you'll get used to it and in a few months you will be taking it in your stride :)

    Have a good day :)
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    Thanks DIA :).
    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 MONTHS
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    Well I survived my first wet playtime! It can't get any worse than that :rotfl: (I hope :eek:). It started chucking it down as soon as their lunch period began :eek: but it went quite well so I can stop dreading wet playtimes now :T. After the children had eaten it become dry and sunny luckily so they had a good run around too. I'm learning new things every day and feeling more confident about how to do things :).

    My second reference is in, I told them I wanted to opt in on the pension, so I just need to apply for a new DBS certificate this afternoon and then all the boxes are ticked I think.

    I'm going to spend the rest of the afternoon resting my feet now so that I can do it all again tomorrow :).

    I hope everyone is having a good Thursday.
    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 MONTHS
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,704 Ambassador
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    Would gel insoles helpat all maybe?

    WEll done on surviving wet playtime :j
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • taka
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    *Delurks*

    (Very late) Congratulations on the new job! You sound like you are getting a lot out of it, well done!

    Aldi has memory foam insoles from Sunday if that would help?

    *Relurks*
    Mortgage free as of 12/08/20!
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    You can't fly with one foot on the ground!
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    edited 28 February 2019 at 5:31PM
    Thanks for delurking Taka :wave:. Insoles might be worth a go :).
    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 MONTHS
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