NST October ORGANISE OCTOBER

mothernerd

Quick update from me.

Yesterday was a spendy day - did a quick shop for some necessities ans a few ys bits. finally managed to get into mum's bank accounts (was being managed by her partner's son and it is all set up to suit his computer), printed off the transactions and it allowed me to move money from 2 old accounts into her main one. Confirmed the info I needed to challenge the holiday company.

At mum's I sorted out the holiday stuff (person who deals with that company was off when we booked and the deposit we paid had not been entered into the system correctly). Paid the remainder and got mum to sign her tax form (late but not too late - will send that off).

Apart from making food - mum told me to sit down again if I couldn't do it, I spent most of my time on the couch, reading and sewing (DS1's - and his fiancee's - new house gift) and colouring cardboard pumpkins. I was still dizzy yesterday and today - obviously I have gone past what I am capable of and need to rest. Staying home today.

I need to tackle the kitchen but if I have to stay upstairs I still have plenty to do. DS3 and Beloved are having people to stay but don't know if they are coming on Monday or before. Will just plod through - think most of mum's paperwork can be filed in the 'historic' bit once the tax return has been posted.

Need to set up thrifty's one book for all the lists system - have been trying for several weeks, keep transferring the contents of old notebooks into one - have bought a large diary for next year to accommodate stuff as it is surprising how often a random question comes up at an appointment. Mum's pills came on tuesday and several changes have now been implemented (some took 3 attempts).

Will be back later, turning the laptop off now and not let pinterest steal another hour of my life.
For yesterday I am grateful for the colours of the autumn leaves, for having the chance to rest and do interesting sewing, for sorting frogs.

thriftylass

mothernerd wrote: »

Need to set up thrifty's one book for all the lists system - have been trying for several weeks, keep transferring the contents of old notebooks into one - have bought a large diary for next year to accommodate stuff as it is surprising how often a random question comes up at an appointment. Mum's pills came on tuesday and several changes have now been implemented (some took 3 attempts).

I got this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boxclever-Press-planner-straight-December/dp/B06XX2TQDX (other items are available from various retailers). It got loads of different sections, tear out shopping lists etc.

mothernerd

Reminder to be kind to yourself as well as others. Do something nice for yourself this weekend.

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Frog challenge....I like it!:D There used to be a thread on here about that I think.....

So, my frogs.....
1. Get rid of the furniture in the house - 2 bookcases, a coffee table & a dining room table and six chairs (I have someone who may be interested in the dining set )
2. Clear the clutter in the spare room - upstairs and down
3. put up the curtain rail in the front room and hang the curtains
4. Get the radiator cover collected and fitted
5. Move the swivel sofa to the bedroom upstairs
6. Move the cd's and dvd's to the shelving in the spare room

I want to achieve these by the end of October if possible - the furniture may take longer to shift but I am really keen to start November as clutter free as possible.

Other things that I need to do are quit smoking and ease up on the drinking I enjoy both but I have had enough of them to be honest.... I have a total of five social engagements between now and the end of the year so I if I change my drinking habits to weekends and those engagements only, I'm sorted on the drinking front. The smoking I am going to quit either Sunday or Monday. I'm out tonight and tomorrow with another smoker so there is little chance that I will stop before- I'm not setting myself up to fail! Sunday, if I feel it's right, I'll stop; if not, then I will be a non-smoker from Monday...:D

I want to change how I spend my evenings too.....I spend a lot of time playing games on my phone at the moment - I think it's because the house is in such chaos with the painting etc that is going on, I can't bear to look at it! That will all be cleared this weekend and the house cleaned so I'll be able to utilise the rooms in my house without the feeling of despair! :rotfl: I want to start to bottle my wines, paint, read etc again and once I have some order in my life again and am on top of things, I will be able to do that.

I know it seems a lot to be trying to achieve in 11 days but I'm feeling really positive about it all....the only thing that stops me from living the life I want, is living the life I am so it's time to change! :D

f0xh0les

DS2 is being an utter frog.

Got £20 of l0ve2sh0p vouchers through the post this morning - extra income and christmas all at once.

Today will be an NSD at I am not going out.

Kids have been trading their cash for my ability to use paypal to buy themselves games for their computers.

Got confirmation 2 passports are winging their way back to me. So we will be able to travel, should we need to travel. There is no travel planned,but unforeseen travel will now be possible.

laurenh1

thrifty i know the answer- I spend a lot less when hub is away! His little spends add up I think. Im doing ok for budget and bought the kids clothes for winter so he must be to blame :rotfl:

That diary looks good. I usually just divide up a bog standard notebook. I have a recipe obe which is fab, in fact i need to liberate some polly pockets from work and add some more recipes to it. (its ok they know I do it, Ive asked) I am also after a fridge notebook to add joint jobs to. Hub will love that :A

Mother you are so right about being good to yourself. I am just having a rest before more hpuse work :j

thriftylass

Ended up going to the shops today and spend £33 in Aldee :eek:. Bought Dh a massive steak for when he comes back and some chicken for me. Had a few more expensive items too like cheese, ham, toilet roll. About 4quid were treats, a cider, crisps and some Lebkuchen to go with a cuppa when cousin is coming tomorrow. I'm determined to make what i have last and only spend on anothe milk next week. Will have to be creative for halloween then

DH just texted to say he won't be back till Wed & Meal plan and shopping list done till the 3rd of Nov

Lauralozzle

Wednesday was a NSD. Yesterday and today have not so I'm at 8/15. Hoping for one NSD this weekend and some more during the week. Yesterday I forgot to bring lunch to work so went to Gregs. Bad move. Was tempted by all the sweet treats. I have decided to rejoin slimming world and today is day one.

Spendy day as I got a large picture frame and some wall-paper to create a rustic style table plan for the wedding. Will pop into Home Bargains tomorrow and get some trimming to go around the frame. It wasn't a super cheap purchase but the picture frame can be re-used and the left over wallpaper can be stored until we decorate a small room like the downstairs toilet. There is enough for a feature wall of it (its light grey brick pattern) so I think it'd look alright in there!

Also got some fresh coriander for dinner and i might have grabbed a bottle of wine whilst I was at it!

My diet has been good today (to make up for the massive failure of yesterday) and hopefully I'll shift some pounds with a more structured diet before the big day. I'm hoping for four pounds at least - not too much to ask for!!

apple_muncher

Today I am grateful for taking 2 more bagfuls to the Sally Army, for finding a Designer fr1end doll for dd for a bargain £2, for the sun making an appearance, for the multitude of colours on the leaves, for getting a run done before my brain could wake up and stop me, for being able to pass on clothing to several friends, for dd being giving a writing award at school, for it being half term.

Kerry_Woman

Day 20
Was a spend day. Spends put in the notebook.
Walked 20 minutes and finished reading my book.
Brought my lunch into work today.
Used food etc already in.
Have an issue with mice. The mousetrap is not working. Brought peppermint essential oil as I have heard it works. Brought 2 of them as one was in the 1p sale.
Grateful for:
It is Friday.
It is now half term.
Achieved quite a bit before and after work. Also in work quite a bit done.
Saving money.
Finding an alternative way in dealing with mice.