What small DFW things will you do w/c 22nd October?

1LuckyLady

Evening all,

Dh & I have had a lovely couple of days together, getting Christmas bits and pieces sorted before taking them up North to family when we go at the weekend.

Car serviced and brake pads done, money was saved in car pot and it was £25 less then they'd quoted which was good!

Bought some bucksfizz, fancy chocs, jams, biscuits, christmas cake from m&s using the gift card I got for switching an account to them, these are going into the hamper for the inlaws
- moved the cash value into the emergency fund pot (that is very depleted!)

Continuing eating from stores, only bought milk and bread this week so far. Tonight we had the cauli/brocoli cheese, topped with bread crumbs and grated cheese from the freezer and it with some salmon, dh has said it was perfect comfort food

Still no heating but they're due back tomorrow afternoon to hopefully fix it. The house is really cold but its nice to be cuddled up under blankets with candles all around

Take care all.

1LuckyLady

oh and the spending will continue tomorrow too as dh's favourite comedian is coming to our town again and he'd love to go again, the tickets go on sale tomorrow so hopefully we'll get some (the show isn't until early 2020 though!!!)

allydowd

foxgloves wrote: »

And......try to get my stress levels down. I did sleep better last night but have only been averaging 4 hours per night for a while & it's not nearly enough.
Love to all,
F x

Much love.



Someone once told me that even if you only shut your eyes when you're lying down you are at least getting some form of rest. It's called quiet wakefulness.

determined_new_ms

Morning guys Didn't get to post yesterday as I overslept and was busy all day at work (makes a change to be busy in my role and it really makes a difference over a 12 hour shift!)

It was payday yesterday and this morning have done all my shuffling

small plans for the day include:

* update expenses for yesterday's mileage
* all meals from stores
* did mortgage op
* read library book if get chance/not busy later on
* quick shower
* maybe check onepoll - I've really lost love with onepoll but want to get to payout before I give it up for good!

Ok better go and start getting ready!

crazy_cat_lady

Morning all :wave: :coffee:
Hope that you're feeling a bit better today Dawn, and I really hope your heating is sorted today 1LL - I keep seeing on the news that the weather is going to change.
Always thinking of you Foxgloves and I hope that you've managed another decent night of sleep.
So, having that little list yesterday made me accountable and I got everything done. Little shop at Mr S, took the boys swimming with bestie, watched a box set with dd and a teeny bit of school work.
Today I need to get me and ds to the hairdresser (another spendy day right before payday) and I urgently need to look at November's budget. Thankfully I'm almost done for Christmas but with the divorce dragging on I'm really struggling financially.

DawnW

Feeling better this morning thanks CCL
I am fed up with onepoll but ought to do more surveys to claim the payout too DNMS. The surveys are boring, and I hate that they are written so ungrammatically.

Raining here atm, which means that the dog won't go out till it stops. What with rain and leaves, he really is done with autumn :rotfl:
OH Is due back later, so must get something out of the freezer for dinner - I have used all the leftovers and the fridge is tidy :A I was thinking of making fish pie - I have all the ingredients
Will also make a soup Made fish gratin and curried parsnip soup
Ought to do some baking as well for the weekend, as small visitors always look in the cake tin Made fruit scones and iced lemon tray bake
Hopefully it will stop raining so that I can peg out the washing I did last night It was windy, and dry for most of the day, so I did manage to get it dry
Must read the meters and enter the readings on energy company's web site Done
Also check banks and update spreadsheet Done
So, it looks like a mainly cooking day today, but will make the effort to clean / tidy something! Well, I tidied the dining table
Not planning any spends Nothing spent
Checked banks and updated spreadsheet
RM surveys tasks
A couple of surveys for Ipsos (still haven't tackled Onepoll )
Sold an item on ebay, and have bids on another item
Planned meals for over the weekend, and no shopping will be needed till early next week (and then not much)
Updated freezer and larder lists (not sure how long this conscientious behaviour will last) :rotfl:

Walked to surgery and back to pick up prescription, no cost as I am so old!
Took the dog, and made OH come with me, as he could do with the exercise just as much as me!
Booked flu injection - one of the practice nurses phoned me to nag I hadn't booked previously because I had a cold for what seemed like several weeks, and they won't give the injection if you have a cold.

Hope everyone has a good day

1LuckyLady

Morning all,

Thanks ccl, I really hope they get it fixed today!

Todays not going to plan as ds1 woke up with a diarrhoea so no school for him and ds2 is home as its an inset day anyway. So today is going to be a pottering around day.

So far.
* moved the last of the contents out of 2nd fridge/freezer and switched off
* washed a load on the quick 30 degree wash and hung on the airer to possibly dry - I won't keep my fingers crossed!
* had bacon butties for breakfast
* emailed the plumbers to tell them we're home all day incase they can come earlier then the planned 3-5pm slot
* ironed what was washed the other day and now dry

Still to do
** check banking/update spreadsheet done
** all meals from stores
** try to book tickets for the show our theatre say they're not putting them on sale til next week
** rm survey
** try to get dh to sort this last frog of a pension out as I'm fed up of the paper work hanging around!
** scan in direct debit form for life insurance as I want to change the bank account details and may want to change again in a few months time and its taken ages for them to get this to me this time! done just need to post it tomorrow now
** fill in dr's paperwork for dh done
** empty purse of reciepts and file done


Thats my starter.

Have a good day all.

foxgloves

Hi,
Quite a useful day so far & actually managed 5 hours sleep instead of the usual 4 that it's been since all the recent stress landed, so a small improvement. Hopefully I will start to feel a bit less stressed after the funeral. I can but hope.
Anyway, today's frugal things:
*mr f (who is on leave today) cleaned the house using minimal products & washable cloths.
*Overnight laundry drying on heated airer - would have liked to peg it out but it's one of those days where bright sunshine gives way to showers, so I have decided to be cautious, so as to catch up with a bit of a laundry backlog.
*Bread rolls made & are proving.
*Fed sourdough jar.
*Big Budget Day - all done, except for hideous car bill. Checked our WTSHTF fund though, & am thankful that this will cover it.
*Sorted out my growing pile of stuff waiting to be listed on ebay. No time to start it, but it looks better all neatly stacked in one place.
*mr f is having a big decluttering session with a view to trying a few things on Ziffit later.
*Courier came to collect my last 2 big Ziffit boxes - when I get paid for those, that will be a total of over £90 for the last 3 trades with them.
*Unpacked & put away online grocery order - couldn't get out to do this in store (which I prefer to online) as the car is still at the garage.
*Wrote 2 birthday cards from my stash.
*Did a couple of surveys.
*Entered a prize draw.
That's it for today. I am now intending to snug up on the sofa to finish my book & maybe start another one, or I might knit my latest project, which is a jumper for myself.
Take care all,
F x

1LuckyLady

Foxgloves, I'm glad to hear you got a bit more sleep last night, sorry to hear about the car trouble.

I have hot water and heating :j :j I've put today's washing by the radiators and hope to get it dry as I'm fed up of airers everywhere!

I made a berry and apple crumble for dessert, to use up a couple of bruised apples and a part bag of berries from the freezer. Blitzed a large handful of nuts (cashew/brazil/almond/peanut) and mixed in with the oats/flour/butter and sugar. I've just had a little taste...chef's privilege after all and oh my goodness its lush!


Right better go and find out whats up with the two boys as they're bickering again..

determined_new_ms

Morning guys Whoop last day at work this week :j (although am back on Monday for the day....)

1LL :j to the heating being back on!

Foxgloves lovely to see you back, and being as frugal as ever - you are my hero :A

Can't say there'll be too much frugal things going on due to 12 hour shift but I hope to:

* quick shower
* all meals from stores - taking batch made soup and BNS & bean stew mmmmmm
* check onepoll - no time yesterday
* update expenses & OT sheet
* checked banking - tried to pay a couple of bills but system not working....
* get oh to do some washing & hang out
* madam going to prepaid swimming lesson - it's really starting to pay off :cool:
* read book/knit later

And come 8pm - relax! :j