What small DFW things will you do w/c 15th October?

Happy_Kitties

Checking back in, must post more often
CLF glad to hear ur mum is doing better. The pumpkin competition made me smile

Have been out at events all day Friday and Saturday. Cut down on spends by taking snacks and a flask with me but still spent. Must do better at this

Have been keeping on top of my banking, everything is good.

Decluttering has come to a standstill, need to start work on this again. I've a target that I'm aiming for but it's snail pace

I'm now back on the RM surveys. Pleased about this as I have a parcel of presents to send with handwritten letter(friend doesn't like emails at all) and have put stamps on to cover this

Still have a cough left over from the cold. How are u doing with ur cold DawnW? I'm finding this one is hanging on as I still get a stuffy nose aswell. It doesn't seem to want to relocate!

Have chicken to pop into slow cooker with any left over veges that need chucking in.

Think that's about it from me. Need to spend today to top up on cat supplies that I haven't had chance to do.

Have a great day everyone x

determined_new_ms

allydowd wrote: »

May I recommend buying one of these....or similar? (Link) At home we keep our keys in a wee tray on the coffee table after several incidents.

Thanks ally. Sadly it's not that kind of lost. They have fallen out of my bag at some point while I was out of the house. I always put them in the same place at home. Really frustrating I'm trying to reach the dept at a hospital I was at but they're not answering. Prob going to need to drive there on the off chance....

browneyed_girl

Good morning!

Just a quick post today - it looks to be a busy one!

Plans for today are:

1. Off to see MIL and FIL as it’s FIL birthday this week. Desk tidies that DD1 and DD2 decorated as presents look fab! I know that FIL will love them - DH family are big advocates of the homemade gift. Also, free lunch out of visit!

2. Meals from stores - have lo for dinner.

3. Meal plan and shopping list ready for tomorrow.

4. Sort recycling for collection tomorrow.

5. Radiators remain off - won’t be home for most of the day anyway!

6. Organise Christmas cupboard. Apart for a few notoriously tricky relatives, all gifts have been bought/made - all within budget and using funds from additional income (first year things haven’t been put on credit - we are learning!) :j. However, every time I open the cupboard things fall out on me so need to organise and maybe even start wrapping!

7. Sit down with DH and go over spreadsheets. Also need to make definite plans for Half-term week.

Bye for now!

allydowd

Tesco Clubcard are sending out their quarterly vouchers just now.

allydowd

Download the Morrisons More Card App and get a free 500 points. (Link)

allydowd

determined_new_ms wrote: »

Thanks ally. Sadly it's not that kind of lost. They have fallen out of my bag at some point while I was out of the house. I always put them in the same place at home. Really frustrating I'm trying to reach the dept at a hospital I was at but they're not answering. Prob going to need to drive there on the off chance....

DNM, have you asked the local Police on 101, the hospital switchboard or searched you town's local Facebook page for people who might have found them?


If you search "your-towns-name lost found keys" on Facebook you will usually get some hits too.

allydowd

DNM I tried to message you on this forum's private message system but your Inbox is full. Have contacted you the other way.

carrielovesfanta

Morning folks!

Had a fun time at the party but drank too much free prosecco. Was a bit nervous going home as I was worried it might really hit me but seemed ok. I wasn't really very tipsy but had a dreadful night's sleep and it served as a gentle reminder of why I don't drink much any more.

But in an mse way I made the 6.5mile round trip on foot

Today's mission:

• B/L/D from stores - done
• Reconcile budget sheet - done
• Heating off - done
• Knit - done
• Get OH to peg washing outside - done
• Charge phone in work - done
• Hopefully win the raffle
• No alcohol - dobe
• No extra sugary stuff (apart from a delicious hm brownie) - done. Went for my emergency soup instead!
• No cafe after work - done
• Early night

Not a lot today.

Have a good one all

clf x

allydowd

Freebies From Martin:

"If you pick up the October issue of Tesco’s free magazine in store, there’s a coupon printed on page 58 for a free 6-pack of Walkers Baked crisps (sea salt, cheese & onion or salt & vinegar), which at full price are usually £1.50."



Offers From Martin:

"Until Sunday 4 November, spend £60 or more at Tesco (in store or on online groceries) and you'll get a voucher for 10p/litre off petrol or diesel to use at a Tesco forecourt.

If you spend in store, your voucher will be valid for 14 days – if you spend online, you'll get your voucher when you get your shopping delivered and it'll be valid until Sunday 18 November. It can be used on one purchase of fuel only (up to a maximum of 100 litres)."





"If you've a stash of Nectar points, you may want to hold off spending them until next month – as Sainsbury's has announced it will run its next 'double-up' event in mid-November.

Sainsbury's has today confirmed (16 October) that for the first time, you can spend up to £200 double-up vouchers in ANY of the 11 selected categories. You don't have to choose a category in advance, as in previous years.
The promo lets you double the value of your points on selected items including toys, Christmas decorations and homeware, and this year includes the new categories of cosmetics, skincare and fragrance.
You'll be able to exchange your points for double-up vouchers online between 29 October and 4 November, or in store between 5 and 18 November. You can then redeem them in store between 12 and 18 November."






How To Sign Up For Martin's Weekly Email:

Follow the link. You get one email a week and no :spam: (Link)

allydowd

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