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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”
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Old clothes for trip or charity shop ones.
I disagree about your birthday.
You need to treat yourself to something. Just for you xxI 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.***
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You should try to carry on with your birthday plans. At least don't write off whatever you were planning to do just yet, not until you find out from school about how you can pay for DS's trip. Working on yourself if equally as important as the children.
Mine just took trainers from memory and Pennywise has hit the nail on the head, it's stuff you wouldn't mind coming back muddy. xx0 -
Will keep my eyes open in the SA. The list says
3 x T-shirts, 3 x Sweatshirts, 3 Pairs of Trousers, 1 x Pair of Shorts, 6 x Underwear, 6 x Socks, 1 pair of Trainers, 1 pair of outdoor shoes/boots, 2 x towels, 1 x coat, 1 x waterproof jacket, 1 x warm hat/summer hat, 1 x pair of gloves, 1 x black bin liner, 1 x set of pyjamas, 1 x bag of toiletries.
I've put the list on the board and we will work on it slowly. I think I've decided I have to make sure he can go
x“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
Bank Balance £14.69 (£10 aside for DS)
- £4.18 Mr A
Been for eggs and butter also got baking paper. Should be no more spends now until we need bread and milk in the middle of the week.
We got back just before it went really grey and started pouring down.
Now I have no excuse not to do the cooking and baking Other than I just want to stay sat here on the sofa :rotfl: “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
The list seems do-able, especially as he's not going until September and some things he'll already have. Have you told him he can go yet or is he still at the fingers crossed stage
Enjoy the baking session. I need to make an apple sponge for tomorrow. DD is coming home with a friend for lunch and it's her favourite pud. xx0 -
I've told him I'll try my best Tea, but it would have to be his birthday present as I definitely can't do both.
I didn't bake I did cook the other things though and there is 3 sausage casserole ready meals and 3 casserole gone into the freezer. I will bake cakes and biscuits tomorrow so we have some for pack lunches.
To be honest I haven't done much this afternoon. Feel a bit rubbish All will be fine though. “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
Yes, all will be fine
Keep plodding xxI 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.0 -
Trying my best Beanie x
Smalls are all in bed and sleeping, they are fed and warm, so at least that side of things is going the right way!
x“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
What age clothing is DS in/likely to be in in September? XxDebts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
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Sounds like a brilliant birthday present to me. Hope you feel better soon. x 0
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