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

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  • WannabeFree
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    Morning :)

    Youngest randomly had a nose bleed in the middle of the night! Madness at 3am changing beds and dealing with a 4 year old who was screaming like she was dying was a rude awakening!

    Anyway calm restored other two smalls away to school and youngest is still in bed. Lazy mare!

    Beanie, we donate to the foodbank most weeks ourselves. However DS is visiting with school to make donations and I just haven't been shopping to get things :o I still haven't buy will call in somewhere today.

    I think I've managed to borrow a suitcase for this holiday which gives me a bit longer to buy one at least :o

    Oh I think I can hear movement from youngest better go

    Have a good day all

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • WannabeFree
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    I still haven't been out :o :rotfl:

    Youngest up and fed now playing with some toys.

    I need a thank you gift but .. I don't know what she likes/doesn't like! I don't want to spend a fortune either but I do want it to look like a meaningful thank you. Ideas?

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • beanielou
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    I am not good at present buying :rotfl:
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  • RosaBernicia
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    Is there anyone you can ask what she likes? mutual friend?

    Spring flowers are lovely and not too expensive - couple of bunches of daffs or tulips, ribbon/ wrapping paper to turn into bouquet, picture by smalls?


    Rosa xx
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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    I agree a bunch of daffodils is a cheap but lovely present, or some spring bulbs in a pot?

    You had a very efficient weekend Wannabe. I got virtually no housework done at the weekend, so I've been trying to catch up today and yesterday. I can't get as much done as you though :o.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
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    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    I hope you've had a good day Wannabe. Have you been able to go on your Spring holiday? I hope you and the little 'uns have a lovely time :).
    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.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Sun_Addict
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    Hope you're all installed in the caravan now. The change of scenery will do you all the world of good. Hopefully the weather will be kind.
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Suffolk_lass
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    Have a lovely Easter, and holidays with the children
    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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  • Cherryfudge
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    Hope you all have a lovely time away and it isn't too cold. xx
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  • mummytogirls
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    Enjoy your break WF xx
    Mummytogirls x

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