Emzmom fresh start

Emzmom88

Well today hasnt been too successful really went to hm spent £20 but had 2 bag fulls and pet stuff so really good and loads of bits for sandwiches this week when dd is back at school. So much for my cheap shop this week spent £68 in A and tbh i didnt get many meal for that but my cupboards are full and so is my fridge so hopefully other than my dinner for work (£2 max as i couldnt find it in the shop) and some bread i should be ok for the week. Had a talk woth oh earlier as he was saying i had brought too much and i explained i think its because growing up there were never any "nice"foods  and once it was gone it was gone for the week and i hated it esp as my teenage sister ate most of the good stuff straight away so when i feel we have no money i must always make sure weve got something in even if its 25p biscuits just to reassure myself...sounds silly but it does help id hate for dd to feel there wasnt anything in if she wanted anything so that explains my big shop with no actual meals...im not making excuses i just think its how i think!! 

Anyway plans for the week
Take dd to club tomorrow £1 spend but need to grab some cakes on the way £1.50 max
Got a day off with dd this week due to teacher training dd wants to do some baking so thats what we shall do as we have enough in to make something
Must do lots of work this week including an assignment done none today but will get cracking on it tomorrow
Have at least 3 nsds between now and friday
Keep on top of housework 
All meals from stores
Turn off all plugs
Bag up clothes to take to cs and some bits to put online for sale
I have got an old antique item that i dont think is worth a lot but maybe worth a little something i may see if i can find somewhere that will give me a price for it and see if i can get a bit back on it as ive had it about 14 years and its still in the same place on top of my dresser so its a waste really

Thats all for now

Emzmom88

Had a decentish week again some overspending  ut literally by a few pounds!!been food shopping again today we had no bread or much for sandwiches for dd i ended up doing a big shop but used a iceland voucher for £10 off a £40 spend with a newspaper so saved £10 got lots of meals i should have enough for around 3 weeks so just a top up will make a list and do a click and collect if i can so i dont over spend!!i am trying to do sw (or at least be healthier as my weight is piling on so got some sw bits for teas) plans for this week....meant to be meeting a friend tomorrow i am just so tired and cant be bothered but i know when i go it will make me feel better (felt the same last week when meeting a different friend) got a fee things on this weekend but hopefully wont cost much (if anything) need to pay dds club fees and thats about it really!! 
Still havent taken clothes to cs so that is a job for sat and get a case out the loft for dm to borrow!!
Still getting the itch to book a holiday but i am resisting i keep telling myself i cant afford it, previously i would have booked it anyway and found the money by putting it on a cc!!  But i have so much debt and need to start making a life for myself without it around my neck i have worked out how much a month i will be better off without debt and thats keeping me going...for now as old habits certainly die hard!! Right best get the uniforms and sandwiches done for tomorrow!!

Emzmom88

Woohoo a nsd so far today!! Dd has a friend over i didnt have enough of what we were having so just chucking something in the oven for them...cheaper than buying a maccies for them!!
Once dds friend has gone plan on chilling in front of the tv and watching films with oh and dd!!
House is all clean,washing is all done...for now hoping for a lsd tomorrow if not a nsd 

Emzmom88

Keeping on top of housework
Had a nsd today well kinda ive paid for dds club and some off a debt...so not sure if it counts as a spend but it was all planned!!
I am going to try and have another nsd tomorrow will need bread but may send oh and he can pay 😂
I am going to watch tv in bed with a cuppa and chill!! Theres not much on but going to enjoy relaxing in bed as i never do it!! 
Looked at food in and dont need much this week just fresh veg and fridge stuff i am hoping to keep it under £25
Tomorrows plan
Make shopping list 
Do some work at home
Housework and more washing
Relaxing with dd and oh and maybe a film night
Tea from stores i fancy something healthy tomorrow as eaten rubbish for a few days
Maybe a few more things just no idea what yet!! 

Emzmom88

Shopping for the week done went to aldi and omg so much cheaper spent £50  but topped up on everything,we ended up having a takeaway yest but i am giving myself a break as we deserve it after a carp few months we had a decent day yest with some surprising news!! 
Anyway got a meal tomorrow...will drink pop and order water with food (i drink loads whilst im eating and water is free if i have one pop i dont feel too bad)  budget is £20 for tomorrow. I have got another £5 in my purse and thats for anything else for the week i am seriously needing to reduce what i spend!!the smoking is going Monday too. Me and oh have petrol and plenty of food in dd doesnt need anything so i am planning on not spending anything for as long as i can!! 
Tomorrows plans
•dd at club...already paid for
•homemade cafe sandwiches for all (this really goes down well!)
•keep spending down as much as i can
•catch up with work 
•make a cake with dd (i baked a gorgeous one a few weeks ago so want to make another-sunday job i think)
•cook sundays meal tomorrow as meat already out and wasnt defrosted today for tea
•have a sort out of ohs clothes because there are loads and he wears almost none of them!
I love having little plans to keep me focused!!

Emzmom88

Still not sure who reads this as there are over 6k views and  no comments in about a year...am i thats bad or do people read the first page and think nah shes boring? If anyone reads any further than the first page and gets to think please let me know hahaha!!
I will say i do like this little diary for trying to keep me on the ball but i am not that bad of anyone wanted to post 🤨😂

Money_spending_mummy

Hi Emzmom!

Just want to say - keep posting, I read but rarely post on any diaries!

Money Spending Mummy

Emzmom88

Good morning money saving mummy thank you for your comment...makes me realise im not going quite taht mad just yet!! 😂
The weekend was really good,spent £23 when i went out sat and only spent £1.50 the rest of the weekend,cooked yest dinner and got some leftovers for today, baked a cake...that wont last much longer in this house!! Done quite a  bit of washing only thing not done is catch up with work so thats my plan today and tomorrow a good couple of hours each night and i will be where i need to be again!!
Right best get ready for work....seriously not looking forward to it today!!  Will try and post my goals for thr week or next few days later xx

Emzmom88

Today has been productive...spent £4.85 this morning on rabbit food, anti bac wipes (i always buy these for cleaning not stock piling) and bread was in and out with no chance to spend anymore. Been at work all day, got 2 loads of washing done including my coat 2nd load currently drying on airer and rads. I had left over tea from yest and dd and oh had fish but it  meant i didnt throw away a perfectly good portion of food. Housework done,work done time for a quick shower then im getting on the sofa with a cuppa and not moving until bedtime...but that may be 10mins after i sit down as very tired!!

Was aiming for a nsd tomorrow as i dont need anything but mr T have got easter eggs on sale so will get the 8 i need ☹☹but that does cover every niece and nephew in the family and they have a decent egg and we dont get them anything else so £2 each is nothing!! Other than that i plan on not spending at all!!

Day 1 of not smoking - so far so good but i am feeling twitchy now just keep stopping myself when i would normally thing il just pop out for a quick one...maybe thats why i have done so much today!!

Emzmom88

Yesterday was a lsd got a few smaller easter eggs,today i have spent £24 on eggs but they were half price at mr T at £2 all the kids have a nice egg and me and oh also have an egg each!! Just need to get dd a bigger egg but oh will do that!! 
Dinner from stores just not sure what!!
Do shopping list for this week
Tidy up and keep energy usage low!!
Thats all for now will catch up later