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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • WannabeFree
    WannabeFree Posts: 4,438 Forumite
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    Morning :) More than half way through March already! Time is just flying by.

    We have snow again :( I have some pretty big important appointments this week. So crossing my fingers the snow won't disrupt public transport too much! I don't want to have to wait longer :o Waiting isn't one of my good things.

    We are having a quieter day today, think we all need it! Just pottering round the house, crafting and early baths etc.

    Hope everyone is well

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,813 Ambassador
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    Enjoy your snow day.
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  • I don't blame you one but for taking it easy today - enjoy!
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    Starter Emergency Fund (#187): £1000/£1000
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  • WannabeFree
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    Snow day means no roast though :eek:

    Smalls aren't too bothered, hmm unless I do a roast without the 'roast' maybe sausages? Not sure :rotfl:

    We have moved the kitchen and living room furniture around and cleaned all the hidden corners. I need to take advantage when someone strong enough to move the furniture is here ;) Soon be back to doing it all on my own though!

    Have soup to make too! We still have quite a few 'ready meals' in the freezer I made a few weeks ago. We seem to have loads of cheese to use (its already in the freezer so will keep) However there's about 7kg of grated in there now. DD use to have it everyday in some form in her lunches but now doesn't. Need to remember not to buy anymore!

    Other than that the freezer is looking quite empty for us. Need to do a meat order again soon there isn't much choice left. Plenty of mince though!

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • Have a nice relaxing day Wannabe, I hope the snow doesn't get too heavy. We've got snow today too :eek:.
    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.
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  • WannabeFree
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    Afternoon :)

    Still trying to catch up with everyone.

    Feeling a bit more in control today, food shop done £27. Two smalls in school, one taken to appointments. Roast on for dinner this evening :D Smalls will be happy.

    Have some things to print and make for more activities for youngest. Like to keep her busy ;) We made pancakes yesterday as part of the work sheets on her latest book.

    No more spends planned this week, no major events happening. Countdown to school holidays is on and we cannot wait! Hope the weather has improved by then though :cool:

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • jwil
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    Hope the snow clears soon. Ours is melting now :T :T
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
  • WannabeFree
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    The snow has cleared here :D

    Glad really we have some important appointments this week. Hoping for all good news!

    Smalls had a good day at school :) Just catching up a bit more on here before dishing up dinner. I don't know how I've done it but I'm a day short on my meal plan :cool: Will have to have a look and sort that out.

    I needed to buy a new tumble dryer :( So the very small start to an emergency fund has nearly been wiped out again :mad: I don't think I'll ever get anywhere with this :o So annoying!
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • Toni'sfriend
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    I don't think I'll ever get anywhere with this
    Yes, you will. It's what an emergency fund is for, after all. I know I keep saying this to you but look how far you've come. Just a few months ago you would be wondering how on earth you would manage to afford a new tumble dryer.
    Fingers crossed for good news from the appointments.
    Have adventures. laugh a lot and always be kind.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,813 Ambassador
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    Yes, you will get there on the EF.
    I feel the same.
    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.
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