NST March: Marching to a different beat

dolly84

LavenderBee wrote: »

Well done debtfree

(Glad the flannel is working, we've got reusable cloth wipes to go with our reusable nappies for when ULO arrives - I don't want to be spending out on packets of wipes either!)

That's great to hear. Wipes are shocking for the environment.

dolly84

thriftylass wrote: »

Just back from a fab girls night with two good friends . Mostly paid for by vouchers but spend 16 to settle the final bill and 12 on a taxi. So worth it. We talked about God and the world, body image, failing health, misery and death. But the also the good things in life. It was invigorating, reassuring and just good for the soul.
See you tomorrow

ahh yes, my 3 favourite topics for a night out :rotfl:. Glad you had a good time.

dolly84

It's my birthday today, DH had hidden chocolates in all the places he knew I would go first thing this morning, I haven't eaten them yet though. I ask not to get cards and gifts from my family but my mum always gives me a card with money in. We are planning to have a takeaway tonight and some wine but other than that I don't really celebrate my birthday.

Not working today even though I have work to do (work from home but can do it anytime), payday for me next week and I also have a weeks extra work starting 19 March, it's full time but quite near the kids school so they can get a bus there and then we can all come home together.

thriftylass

dolly84 wrote: »

ahh yes, my 3 favourite topics for a night out :rotfl:. Glad you had a good time.

Yes, sorry that came across as a bit strange . But as we're now officially middle aged these topics just came up as these things seem to be increasing in frequency as we get older. However, the conversation was more about how not to get down about it but make the most of life, if that makes sense.

Happy birthday dolly84

Not an SFD today as I'll pick up my Asd@ order. Once the kids are in bed and DH is gone I'll start with some meal prep tonight. Strangely exited about it

Well done Debtfreewannabme :j

Calling14

Sorry didn't post yesterday.

Walked to work as didn't want to risk my car in the snow. Great walk up hill home and it was really warm. 13k steps done.:j

Spent yesterday dd bday card and expensive wine. She has turned into a wine snob.:o

Had a Dr's appt after waiting 30 mins for appt. Get in and he asks me Why I am anaemic- which one of us has the medical degree? Was cross so stomped out to get cake and coffee. oops:o

Happy Birthday Dolly - have a lovely day, sun is out here._party_

Debtfreewannabme brilliant news extremely jealous.:T:T:T

Might spend today and buy fish and chips as still without an oven, hopefully gas man is looking and trying to find a serial no on it today.

With world book day still going on my dd sent her little one to school last week as Harry and a bucket full of dinosaurs. Thought he would be upset not having a costume but big smiley pic with headmaster said otherwise. Very MSE.:)

Another appointment for blood test today - hope something comes of this time.

Have a lovely weekend and hope Mothers day goes well and for anyone who struggles with that day big hugs xx

Debtfreewannabme

Happy birthday Dolly84 hope you have a lovely day x

thriftylass

Slightly annoyed. Thought as it is a spend day I'l order the last of DD's birthday present. Found a set of play figures she wanted for less than half the price of new in eb@y in very good condition. It had one figure missing which I found on Argos thinking I had a ten pounds off voucher, only it expired 1 week ago!!! I had this for over a year (earned through surveys). Anyway, still saved so much money by shopping around and it's sth she'll play with.

Oh and while it's a spend day I bought two tickets off a work mate for a gig (£20) to go to with my husband (first time ever together) as it's in a city where we'll have a babysitter :j for that but on spending more money.

apple_muncher

:bdaycake: Happy birthday dolly!

DawnW - does your brother having his own place mean that you can reclaim your own space? And your budget?

indigowarrior

Today ended up being a spend day after all. Court went as expected and my children have been freed for adoption. Very heartbroken but, know that it was the right thing.

Car parking cost less then expected as when I paid the £3.60 I found £2 in the tray. On the way to court bought a Dr Pepper and Bottle of water which was £2.50 spend. Then went to KFC and that was an £8.50 spend and finally went to Tesco as was short on basics. Spent £14.42.

Just got my utility warehouse bill and it is £103! The difference from last month is shocking (£27)

indigowarrior

Happy Birthday Dolly.