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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”
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Good to have you posting, but sorry things are so pressured. Hopefully it will be more relaxed after Friday.
I think your UC credit is due soon too, isn't it?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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Morning WB
Well done to the DC's for their excellent school reports. :T and it's great to read that DD2 is able to take part in her graduation ceremony. Just one more get up and then hopefully the days will be more relaxed for you. xx
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Really good to hear from you, W. Well done, children and you too (it's you who is making the lovely people they are). School holidays very soon now so everything should be much less stressful. xxxHave adventures. laugh a lot and always be kind.0
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Great to hear from you, nearly there now!15/5/12 Paid off Mortgage 1 (£220k) Bought Dream House:www: Dec 13 - Mortage 2 -£116,508. 15/7/18 Mortgage Free Again :j
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Morning
Thank you again.
Youngest did so wellshe never fails to amaze me.
However I know quite a few of my readers work in schools/have worked in a similar setting. I just want some advice on a safeguarding (maybe?) Issue. If you feel like you could help can you please PM me? I hope that's allowed. I just want some advice before I go in and make myself look stupid.
I'm still struggling with my own MH trying to ride it out with the brave face on. So I am sorry if I'm quiet but I will be back on a level and posting more as soon as I can.
Cherry UC is due next Thursday. It's been a long 5 weeks. Well it's only been 4 so far.
One more school day then I get to keep them to myself and try to make some good happy memories. We have some pretty big appointments coming up so that's hanging over my head a little. But it's got to be done.
Hope you all have a lovely day/weekend
x“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
Hi WB
Hope somebody is able to help you with your query. I've PM'd you but it's been a while since I worked in school so policies are probably more up to date.
Sorry to hear you're struggling. I'm sure not having to deal with school for a few weeks on top of everything else will be a big relief.
Is UC definitely next week or is there a chance you may have to wait even longer - I hope not.
Hope the DC's enjoy their last day of term. xx0 -
I've not commented before now, but have been an avid reader of your diary. I just want to say you have done so well and you've touched me and I hope your appeal works out well for you.
I have a daughter who has just turned 11 and I have some bits that she no longer needs (she's small for her age). I have a Boden winter coat age 9-10 and Boden spring coat age 9-10, plus some wellies (I think they are a size 12) that I am more than happy to post to you free of charge, if they'll be of use to you. I also have 2 navy pleated school skirts that she no longer needs if that's the colour of her uniform? Let me know and I'll get them washed and packaged up to you x
Keep your chin up and head held high, you are doing a fabulous job xx0 -
So sorry that your MH is taking a little bit of a battering lately. I think it's a huge testament to you that you're able to admit that. Many people are not so strong - not that it makes them any less resilient. Hope things look up for you soon. You're doing great.Debt Totals July 2019::
[STRIKE]£350 Natwest Credit Card [/STRIKE]/ ]Now £0 (paid off and closed 04/2017) £15,500 postgrad loan from parents/ Now £7,000 £5,000 sister loan/ Now £0[STRIKE]£500 train ticket loan from parents [/STRIKE]/ Now £0 (paid off 16/02/18)[STRIKE]£2,000 Overdraft[/STRIKE] Now £0 (paid off 09/03/18) £1,967.83 Barclays 0% card Now £0 Total £7,0000 -
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Congrats on the school reports. Hope you can relax a bit now after today x"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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