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WannabeFree wrote: »Cherry I was thinking it would save on paper cup coffee.. However I think it might just be something else I can't stop drinking.. Bet they have loads of calories too
I'm not even looking! I don't usually have milk or sugar!
I started black coffee about a month or so ago but I still have my cappuccinos! Calories vary... I think the occasional one will make very little difference and may well be lighter on calories than a shop-bought latte, but they are a bit of an indulgence over here so I normaly limit myself to one a day - two if I haven't had two for a while.
Lovely that Mini is getting better! Hope she enjoys her pancakes.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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Glad to here the wee yin is felling better in herself today and hope she does get to make and enjoy pancakes with you
Have a grand day
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Great progress on all fronts, Wannabe.
Your debt free aims sound really realistic and given how frugal you are, if you hit a good patch with less appointments (and so taxis), out-of-pocket expenses etc. you will probably beat it by a comfortable margin.
But don't put any extra pressure on yourself. Just see how it goes.
It's going really really well so far! Debt: £11,640.02 paid in full! DFD: 30/06/20
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Relieved to hear the little 'un is perking up
I used to have such a tiny amount of milk in coffee I decided to go without and haven't noticed the difference at all. I gave up sugar when I was 12 (which was forever ago).I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
Thank you for stopping by
We made pancakes and cakes! We even popped out for a cuppa!
Everyone tucked up into bed at a reasonable time, we got homework and things done! F1 tomorrow
Qualifying was amazing!
Ordered the girls some bits from the next sale.. Using giftcards from Xmas! So no cost. I really need to find a suitcase before Thursday :eek: Keep putting it off Was hoping to borrow one but no luck. It will be well used though I suppose.
No spends out the bank today at least (Won't class it as a NSD as I did use the Next gift card)
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It's worth looking at Primarni and Bee&Em for luggage. I don't know how sturdy it is but I've seen a variety of cases in both shops.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/220 -
I got a suitcase suitable for hospital trips/short weekends away from Primark for £10.
I am not sure I would take it on a flight to get battered about but for loading in to cars and wheeling about its perfect.0 -
Charity shops are often a good place for suitcases. Some people send donations in in them and the shops then have to sell or dispose of them. Try asking, you might be lucky. Enjoy your break, M2m.Frugal Living Challenge 2025.0
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mumtoomany wrote: »Charity shops are often a good place for suitcases. Some people send donations in in them and the shops then have to sell or dispose of them. Try asking, you might be lucky. Enjoy your break, M2m.
Excellent idea M2m! Loads of sturdy suitcases in charity shops. They might not be this season's colours but they work!Save £12k in 2025 #2 I am at £10,020.92 out of £6000 after September
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I am at £2234.63/£3000 or 74.49% of my annual spend so far (not going to be much of a Christmas at this rate as no spare after 9 months!
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 thread
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As EE said Primark or Matalan are good places for suitcases . One more week and then you all the little ones can enjoy your break. Let's hope the weather is like today and not what they are predicting!
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