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Wow that time has flown, I thought she was 2! Happy birthday MiniENov 2025 - part 1 - £13,878 part 2 - £20,953 Total - £34,832 24 months to go!0
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It's Pickle's birthday today too, but he's 3.Outstanding mortgage: £23,181 (December 19)
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Happy birthday Miss E
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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.
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We spent 5 exhausting hours at Heads of Ayr, then had a very grown up posh chippy outside in Giffnock. She made us cover a lobster shell with a napkin (do I win the first world problems Olympics)? :rotfl:0
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Love Heads of Ayr. 4!! I remember you posting about Mrs E being pregnant :eek: albeit on your old diary. 75% LTV is very impressive. Your next remortgage will secure you a good rate with that!Save £12k in 2026 #2 I have banked £865.15 in January against a £10k target The 2026 Save £12k in 2026 thread is here
OS Grocery Challenge in 2026 I am sticking with a £3000 annual budget for 2026 - currently £138.39 for January and a bigger target of £300 for February, with lots to stock up on
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the grow your own in 2026 discussion thread
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After a Sunday afternoon spent surrounded by 30+ children, I do not think Mrs E has any urge to be pregnant again! :rotfl:
DD's party went very well and a good time was had by all.
£116.54 paid off my CC - I am a smidgeon away from the £12,xxx region (child benefit, mobile phone contract and a tiny bit of savings interest).0 -
30+ 4 year olds will do that to anyone!!!Outstanding mortgage: £23,181 (December 19)
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30 kids :eek:
You are a glutton for punishment!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.
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edinburgher wrote: »She is a wee socialite Beanie
Which is great:DI 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.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 21 months left.0
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