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Happy Friday
Early finish at work today. Doubled up Nectar points to £20 and bought a much-needed new wok, no money exchanged handsHad a trim at hairdressers so hair all tidied up, don't look like the Dulux dog any more
Unfortunately will have to go to launderette tomorrowBloomin' washer
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
All good till you get to the last line... sorry about the washer.
At least you will look glamorous as you cart the laundry in!
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 -
Happy Sunday
Been up since 5am, wide awake so I got up and read my book. I fell asleep about 8.30 last night so probably had enough sleep.
Went to WW yesterday put half a pound on booStill 1lb under goal. The new plan has started although I was adamant I was going to stick with blue I've been tempted by purple which is fewer points but a lot more zero foods. I don't need to lose any more weight really but it would be nice to be 5lbs under goal for Xmas. Quite a few in my group have gone for green which is more points but very few zero foods, basically like going back to pro points. I'm terrible at making decisions as it is and could do without all these choices :rotfl: At least I can swap if purple doesn't work out.
Took two huge bags of washing to the launderette, used three machines at £3.40 a pop. Had to load up Mr SA's scooter. Can't believe how busy it was. Then we went for a coffee at Costa, had to sit outside as Mr SA insisted on bringing the dog. Good job it wasn't that cold or wet. That was another £5. Popped in Aldi for the Super 6 while we were in the vicinity.
I'm off to Insanity in an hour then after lunch we're meeting DS and the GKs at a local leisure centre to go to the annual Xmas market. Always take the GKs to see Santa. Mr SA and DS are more interested in the fact it has a bar. It's quite funny as you see families going in and the men say they might as well wait in the bar while their wives take the kids round the market
New budget starts tomorrow thank goodness. Have had to do a bit of shuffling money pots around the past few days but have survived.
Hope everyone has a good dayI get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
It sounds as if you’re settling nicely in your new home and area:T
Well done on not using the credit cards for Christmas- it makes for a lot less stress in the New Year and a smug feeling when shopping :money::money::money:
Enjoy the markets and Christmas lights. Wrap up warm as it’s chucking it down here.January spends - £587.580 -
I’m not in a new home/area Milan, I’ve lived here since 1992 :eek:I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0
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SA I think that was meant for me the above post
Anyhow I hope you enjoyed your time with your family today , and the GKs enjoyed Father Christmas.Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.0 -
Hope you had a good SundayI 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 -
Just caught up on the last 4 pages. Sorry things were tough for you last week. Are you feeling happier now? I totally get it as you know. Mr Lucky got on my last nerve tonight and he’s sleeping on the sofa :mad: XxDebts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
Best win so far - holiday to Florida0 -
Still no washer
Going to chase it up tomorrow.
Had a nice time at the Christmas market but lost Mr SA and DS to the bar. We joined them later though. GS knocked his mum’s hot chocolate over my jeans :eek:
Had a lovely time today meeting my friends for lunch
Got to make an appearance at work tomorrow after working from home Monday and off today - boo. Working from home again Thursday though.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
Glad that you had a lovely lunch
Eek to the WM.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.
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
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