NST October ORGANISE OCTOBER

Scrimps

Oh I also meant to add, Organise: I went through the cupboards and supplies in the bathroom to see how much I have in the way of cosmetic duplicates and have removed all the extra stuff and will just use one lot at a time - the side are much tidier now

DancingDragons

Shopping done. I've not felt this organised in years. :j
Meal plan stuck to the fridge. This will happen!

Budget: Groceries. 59.23/120
Fuel: 30/50


My budget is going to go totally wrong already. I've allowed monthly, but DD2 is off for 2 weeks this half term (school refurb) I know this is going to cause a mess. I've some craft things planned, we'll hit some museums and make the most of free passes for swimming I think. Still I am dreading it.

Excerise: Gym - no school walking today, DH's turn.
Always be kind: Donated some games to the local toy bank advertising they needed donations.
Organise: Me time. Took a flask out with me so I didn't tempt myself into spending on coffee. Enjoyed the quiet time tbh even if a little weird.
Christmas: +£10 in the pot. Fund now at £110 - no big purchases to make, this may become Jan sales pot, or new hall carpet pot :beer:.
Grateful for: The simple things in life, because they haven't yet figured on how to box that and sell it :rotfl:

DawnW

Day 19/31
Still got my cold, had a bad night's sleep but this meant I haven't been out and haven't spent anything :T I had to pay the window cleaner, but his is a regular bill that I pay every 6 weeks - so I am claiming this as a NSD, unless anyone objects

ORGANIZE: Nothing specific today, taken it fairly easy apart from cooking and ebay wrapping.

GET READY FOR WINTER: Nothing specific today.

ALWAYS BE KIND: Haven't seen anyone today except OH and the window cleaner. Kinder I think to stay in and keep my germs to myself! :rotfl:

IMPROVISE: Had a packet of filo pastry to use up. I had intended to make a Greek spinach and feta cheese pie, but the caterpillars had eaten most of my spinach and I didn't fancy their leftovers :eek: So I used up lots of bits and pieces from the fridge and freezer and made a cheese, bacon and caramelised onion pastry thing, and a huge curried veggie thing - a bit like a massive samosa, only baked instead of deep fried (?) I didn't have recipes for these, but 'made them up'. OH was raving about the cheese one,and I tried the curry one. The spicing isn't quite right, but it is still nice to eat. There is a lot left for lunches over the next few days too

STOPTOBER: No vices again today!

EXERCISE: None today, awake since 3am . OH walked the dog and the post office will have to wait till tomorrow!

ONE MORE TIME: Not great diet wise today, feel yucky and only really want to eat carbs. Haven't eaten much though tbh

CHRISTMAS: Nothing today

NSD: 6/12. Not been anywhere to spend anything. Had to pay the window cleaner's bill, and hope this doesn't spoil my NSD!

EXTRA INCOME: Did some surveys. Sold a few more bits on ebay. I can use free stamps from RM surveys to post a couple of these. Used mostly recycled packaging, too

greent

Organise/ Cook from Scratch/ Use things up yep.

Pay debts/ savings - £5 to kitchen fund

Budgets
* Food - 208.73/ 325 (stretch 290) -
* Fuel 60/60
* Clothes 32.47/75
* Gifts 86.14/150 - today's spend - 2 birthday gifts for a joint party DS3 has been invited to
* Toiletries 7.75/10 -
* Social 134.46/200 (stretch 150)

NSD - 10/12 - achieved another one yesterday, not today.

Improvise -

Exercise
* Week 1 - 3/4
* Week 2 - 3/4
* Week 3 - 0/4

Jan Goals - "By the end of the year I want to have halved the (non mtge) debt we have and have lost 20lbs - and also get fitter along the way"
Debt at start of year more than halved.
Weight/ fitness = 2/20lb

Extra income -

Christmas -

Get Ready Checklist
1 - Health -vitamins 13/31
4 - Maintenance - saw kitchen designer this week -fit date is Jan and I have paid the deposit (eek!)
Plumbing/ bathroom - Kitchen designer is meant to be emailing me a possible one
Electrician - still to do
Plasterer - messaged him - need to send pics

Gratitudes:
* paracetamol - am full of a cold

apple_muncher

Dawn - your NSD is safe! Window cleaners are often paid erratically so you can't always pay them on an allocated spendy day.

ilovetea

Here I am again with my usual post.
Nsd still at 15 as Mr T came with my shoping.Not really sure how much as my neighbour got some things.Saves her having to carry stuff.
Check in again 18/31.
Gave kitchen a good "Do".Looks lovely and tidy.
Thinking about how/where to get rid of all the clutter that is scattered about the place. Must stop thinking and get rid.:eek:

ilovetea xx

bizzie

Checking in #19/31.

Groceries today fruit, veg (ys spuds) & salad stuff. May make it through to next week with no spending but won't hold my breath just in case..

ilovetea I'm like you need to get rid of "stuff" to its new home. I may finally achieve it over half term but won't hold my breath just in case..

Heading back to read today's posts as wanted to post and beat the midnight cut off.

Fmess

Morning all,

Not a SFD yesterday as I bought chocolate but this is in preparation for going to the theatre tonight and to avoid paying extortionate prices there. Today will be spendy as I need to pay for the car park at the theatre, unfortunately there’s no alternative as it’s in town but it’s only £2 after 6pm Last day of school today

determined_new_ms

Hi guys I haven't checked in for ages - had to have emergency dental work on Monday and felt ghastly afterwards. I have edged up to 10/15 SFDs though :T

one more time: I gave knitting socks another go - have tried 3 times before and never managed to get further than the heel. But I am the proud own of 1 knitted sock now will cast on 2nd probably tomorrow

SFD planned today

DancingDragons

Morning all!
Hope you all have a good day. Obsessing on this at the mo, I'm sure it will settle into a routine. Realised I can claim back a NSD - as only bought yellow stickered and medication things.
Out tonight budgeted £20 to cover parking and unexpected - there is also free food and drink there.