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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”
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And that’s why you need a double bed - for emergencies when little one is poorly - she can sleep near you so at least you can rest lying in bad whilst monitoring her. Get the bed fund up and running ASAP.....
Hope all are ok today especially little one.January spends - £587.580 -
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Jumped in the shower why I had chance
Need to make sure the school things are ready and clean the floors but cuppa first! Then I think I might join youngest in the living room and put call the midwife on
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Sending hugs... can you manage a snack for yourself? I'm fairly sure you've not eaten and probably don't want to eat but I'm worried you might keel over without anything.
Praying for a peaceful night for you all xI 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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Sitting here feeling totally useless.... Life is just so bl00dy unfair sometimes. sending ((hugs)) and hoping you and littlest have a decent night with some sleep. XXI Believe.....
That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.
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Ahhhh wannabe, sorry to hear your littlest has been unwell. That is one hell of scare they've given you. Good planning moving the grab bag and at least you know you've got a basic drink and snack for you all. You're doing amazingly well juggling your time and money. You are an inspiration xFinally Debt Free 24/4/20230
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Morning. Hope DD is OK and you all had a good night and managed to get some sleep. Make sure you take time to sit down and rest in between everything you've got to do today. xx0
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How scary, hope you had a better night last night and DD improves. I also can't believe they think this doesn't qualify for DLA :mad:"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 McGee0
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Thank you
We didn't get much sleep at all. The older two did though and are at school. Youngest has fell asleep on the sofa now. She can get an hour in before we have to go to her appointment. Then we'll go to Mr T for the groceries using a gift card gifted to us. Going to stock up so other than fresh bits it will keep the costs down over the next few weeks.
Need to get the bed fund done. Sharing the sofa isn't going to work :rotfl: Not moaning though 
Hope you all have a lovely day at least the sun is shining
“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
Hoping her appointment goes well and you get some good stuff at Mr T. Maybe you can get some kip this afternoon? If it were me, (which it isn't), I'd decide what's for dinner then grab any rest you can before school finishes. You must be so tired.
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 -
Oh WF what a rotten time you've all had - thank goodness for slack in the budget now that means you're not left worrying about how you're going to buy food though!
Agree 100% with all those saying not only definitely save for the bed but spend the extra £20 and get the double too - MUCH more comfortable and practical for you. And don't feel guilty either - you need to look after yourself so you can look after the smalls, remember. Neglecting your own basic needs will lead to you not being as up to speed as you could be for them too.
And yes, that they still haven't sorted out the DLA is utterly ludicrous!🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her0
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