What small DFW things will you do w/c 4th Feb?

PurpleFairy26

When we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.

But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free, or staying debt free.

Examples could be hanging washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending.

So be proud of those small steps, they really are important! :money:

PurpleFairy26

Morning all :hello: quick one as have a busy day ahead :

Strain chicken stock cooked overnight
Put gratis ham joint in sc. will use a tin of some thing that was free through a shopping app that we don't like for juice
Swapped washing about
Check banking update sheet
Packed lunches all round, just snacks for me as I'll get lunch and possibly tea at work as it's going to be along day
Stripped one bed
More knitting tonight - I've finally got past that awkward few rounds on DPN, so it seems to be growing quite quickly
Man coming to do some woodwork so have cleared the area and given it a good clean
Message someone about fitting a small area of carpet
Pay a deposit for something

Think that should do me. Have a good day everyone. Purps.

foxgloves

Morning all,
Oh....well I came on here to put my list up for today, but it's such a long one, I think it'd be better to crack on with actually doing it & crossing stuff off, then come back later with what I've achieved. Hope it's a lot as I'm planning to be megally productive.
See you later,
F x

carrielovesfanta

Morning!

Thanks for starting us off Purps.
Morning foxgloves - hope you get your megalist done!

Feeling a bit twitchy today. Hopefully it will disperse soon.

Just a normal list:

• B/L/D from stores (got some nice beef stew today) - done
• Charge phone in work - done
• Gym at lunchtime - done (tough session that!)
• Crochet - read a book instead
• Heating off all day - done
• Ring insurers if car people come back with the number plate - we have it!! Insurance sorted. £65.07 including a £19. something admin charge. So £45 extra for 3 months. Not bad considering we have gone from a 2005 car with 185000 miles to a brand new one!

Surely that can't be it?!

clf x

Baileys_Babe

PurpleFairy thank you for starting this weeks thread :A

Ally I'm pleased you are getting a weekend.

Today's plans:
PAD Done
Meal plan Done
Write shopping list Done
Shop, stick to list Done
Put ALL the shopping away, this is an area where I struggle Done
All food and drink from stores
Take snacks and water with us Done
Home educate children for low cost
Pack hot drink Done
Wash hair and let it dry naturally
Open and close curtains as light levels dictate
Turn off lights and appliances not in use

The children have training this morning and uniformed organisation this evening, much of the day will be spent being a taxi. I'll do the shopping whilst the children train.

Baileys_Babe

PurpleFairy when we cook a ham joint in the slow cooker, I no longer add any liquid, the results are delicious and moist.

DawnW

Morning all
Not feeling especially inspired this morning (again) but reading your busy posts have given me a much needed kick up the rear, so thanks for that!
Rained heavily overnight and most of the snow is now gone :T
So today's plans:
Wash hair and allow to dry naturally (Done)
Brown banana for breakfast fruit (Done)
Clean up kitchen Done
Sort items for sales unit and take them there Done, brought some unsold stock back and put it away straight away :T
Post RM surveys items Done
Load of washing, which will have to be dried inside as it is still raining Not done
Freezer inventory needs redoing Done, I have a lot of meat! OH bought beef and lamb from farmer friends before Christmas, obtained pheasants from the shoots that he is connected with, and I bought some of the local butcher's special offers. Won't need to buy any for ages.
Continue with shopping list, though I won't go today In progress
Sow some microgreens in the conservatory Someone on a FB forum suggested using ice cream tubs (make holes for drainage with a hot skewer), with their lids as drip trays. I have an empty ice cream tub, so will try that! Not done, but I did make the holes.
All food will be from home It was
Light stove later, with kettle on for 'free' hot water Not done, it is mild so we decided to save the wood!
Someone is coming to pick up some items I have sold this evening Done. Also freecycled a large item, now gone
Hope everyone has a good day

determined_new_ms

Morning I'm back after a really full on 3 days of 12 hour shifts. I haven't been sleeping very well and only getting a few hours each night (occasionally have problem with not being sleepy come bed time) so felt shattered by the end of another manic day.

Glad to have 2 days off

Today I will be mainly loafing around, tidying/cleaning the bomb site, and sewing

Have paid cc - always a very taxing experience!

All meals from stores

Going bowling this evening as it's my godson's birthday Will wrap up our gift and write card I bought last week (feeling very organised (which is doesn't happen often!) as I bought cards needed for the next few months while in town last week :A:rotfl:)

check onepoll

right that's it! Do I get on and do the boring things or continue doing whatever the heck I please????

ziggy2407

Good Morning All

PF - Thanks for starting us off today
1LL & any other Swaggers - Easy Swago board starts today

Another quiet day, we have been to my hospital appointment and have no other plans to leave the house. Today we will

Check Bank & make PAD - Done
Read meters and upload - Done
Washing -
Bake -
Enter a few comps -
Purge a few emails -
Swagbucks -
All meals from cupboards/fridge/freezer -
Checked: Lucky Bob, FPL, WinaDinner -
Crack on with book -
Exercise Bike -

Have a great day!

C x

DawnW

determined_new_ms wrote: »

Morning I'm back after a really full on 3 days of 12 hour shifts. I haven't been sleeping very well and only getting a few hours each night (occasionally have problem with not being sleepy come bed time) so felt shattered by the end of another manic day.

Glad to have 2 days off

Today I will be mainly loafing around, tidying/cleaning the bomb site, and sewing

Have paid cc - always a very taxing experience!

All meals from stores

Going bowling this evening as it's my godson's birthday Will wrap up our gift and write card I bought last week (feeling very organised (which is doesn't happen often!) as I bought cards needed for the next few months while in town last week :A:rotfl:)

check onepoll

right that's it! Do I get on and do the boring things or continue doing whatever the heck I please????

I reckon you should do whatever you want DNMS - when you feel better you will be able to catch up on other stuff

1LuckyLady

Thanks ZIggy I'm just quickly reading the thread whilst waiting for the kettle to boil, so I will have a proper look and list in a while.

Take care all.