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

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  • teafor2
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    Hi WB :) Lovely to read that you all had a great time. I'm sure you'll get away again, maybe Easter would be worth looking into. Gives you a bit of time to save and will be something to look forward to.

    That's the only trouble with going on holiday, you always have to come back to the realities of everyday life. :o

    Hope your budgets, lists, things to do aren't too overwhelming for you and you can hold on to the relaxed and happy feelings you've brought back with you. xx
  • WannabeFree
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    I have to admit to looking at the prices Tea as if you book within 2 weeks of your stay you get an extra 25% off. I just don't think I can commit to it yet and the smalls get no where near that much all together over Xmas and their birthdays. We have a lot on these next couple of weeks, I've also had to replace some uniform etc and I will need to get my phone repaired.

    I can't believe just how good it was, and the fact everyone remained well over the whole week!
    “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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    Sounds like you all had a good time :)
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  • teafor2
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    Have a look in the New Year, there's usually some deals on then as well. There might not be as much off but you could be in a better position financially by then or at the very least the expense of Christmas will be done with.

    Oh yes, the phone screen, that must be really annoying. :o Blimey, have the DC's shot up already since starting back at school. I'd be squishing DS into his uniform until at least Christmas :rotfl: xx
  • beanielou
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    Another one squishing them into uniform til Chrimbo here!
    I 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.

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    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

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  • jwil
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    Glad you had a good holiday :)
    "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 McGee
  • teafor2
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    Morning WB :) Hope all is well with you and the DC's and you're still feeling the benefit of your holiday and things are ticking over nice and quietly for you.

    Weather is miserable again isn't it. Nothing for it but to snuggle down with a brew and a bit of TV or a book I think. :) xx
  • Sun_Addict
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    I'm glad you all had such a lovely time. You might not be able to afford a lot of material things for your smalls but you make sure they are happy and well fed and that's worth so much more than any latest gadget or pair of trainers. You give them your love and time and that's what they'll remember when they grow up not what you bought them xx :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • WannabeFree
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    IThank you so much for your replies

    Its still crazy busy with lots of stuff going on.

    Smalls enjoyed Halloween.

    Have so much going on its impossible to fit everything in. But it will settle down soon and all be so worth it.

    Have been thinking about xmas but I can't give it much time right now :o Have a million things to sort before then.

    Hope everyone's well and thank you again for stopping in even though I'm quit

    We are all happy and doing well. Even if very busy.

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,847 Ambassador
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    Glad that you are all well & happy :)
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    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.
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