What small DFW things will you do w/c 16th September?

browneyed_girl

Afternoon all :hello:

Posting this while DS is napping - not sure how long it’s going to last so need to be quick to get on with today’s tasks.

Started clearing out the garage ready for winter wood storage. This is DH’s domain and something that’s been neglected for a while, so it’s likely to take a good few weeks to get it done properly. Managed to clear out a bagful of rubbish; set aside an old hoover, kid’s bike, windscreen wipers and kids’ chairs to take to the recycling centre and started breaking up an old wooden bed frame and garden bench to add to the pile of firewood.

Other tasks for today are...

1. Check survey sites x3, PMP etc.

2. Got an alert from MSE energy club to say I can now get a cheaper tariff for electricity - must investigate.

3. All meals from stores.

4. Load of laundry on quick cycle and then line dry (fingers crossed this weather continues).

5. Take an inventory of food cupboard stores. I’m sure I can make a lot more meals than I think, which would help reduce the grocery bill this week and next. Current spend from DH’s shop yesterday was £54, leaving £16 to top-up as needed.

I have also started a new debt-free diary - trying to keep the motivation going!!

Enjoy the rest of the day

1LuckyLady

Afternoon all,

LaE, If it was me, I'd go to them on xmas day but make sure you drop in conversation that next year you'll be having your Xmas day at home. I liked having xmas at home when the kids were little so that all their new xmas gifts were with them as when we were little we had to drive to one side of the family on xmas day and the other side for boxing day and we always felt like we didn't get any time to play.
My kids will be 11 & 14 this xmas so the gifts are getting smaller (although expensive!)

Toni'sfriend, great news!
Trailing, I've just read your blog about name change, I changed mine by deed poll twice, once when I separated from ex husband and again when I remarried and it took many visits to the bank to get it sorted. This was 15 years ago though, I'd have thought that it would have improved by now!

Todays list
* two classes and refill water bottle at the gym Done
* aldee for a big shop with my list - lots of staples needed Done
* wash the blackberries dh & I picked on our walk round the block last night. Then freeze Done
* message friend to confirm meet up Done
* cook two chickens at once in the oven, cooking nowmy dad is here doing a bit of work in the garden so I'll pay him in cooked chicken! Done
* check banking/update spreadsheet Done
* open new regular saver accounts
* wash a load on the quick 30 degree wash and hang on the line as the weather is beautiful Done and the ironing all done
* run the dishwasher on the quick wash Done and empty Done
* make families lunches for tomorrow Done
* talk to ds1 about maybe cancelling a subscription
* check off my cc statement
** rm surveys done
** made a chicken curry to use up the last of the chickpeas in the freezer
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Thats enough to be getting on with. Take care all.

twiggy86

Afternoon all!

I hope you're all having a good day - even if probably not as good as Tonis Friend! Brilliant news!

Today I have/will:
* Check banks
* Take sausages out the freezer for dinner
* Take lunch to work
* Work out what is going on with paypal (sussed it out but annoyingly when they do the "pay after delivery" option even if the money is in paypal, they still take it from your bank!)
* Note dates that paypal amounts are coming out so I can transfer back to my account!!!
* Go to gym at lunch
* Check OP/ PA
* Message friend about car service (her discount gets me it pretty much half price!)
* Charge phone at work
* Maybe put a wash on 30 degree eco (will see how much washing there is)
* Make smoothies using frozen bananas
* Re-use bags to freeze bananas
* Dinner from stores
* Wash hair and let dry naturally
* Hang clothes on airer
* Keep lights off to extent possible

Think that's everything for today!

determined_new_ms

Hi guys Toni'sfriend that's amazing news :j really pleased for you.

Not much to report. Went to a medical screening appt re my recent ill health. Have been referred to a consultant. Feel mixed but at least it might get 'resolved' and I'll start to feel better.

Visited a friend after the appt for coffee and a catch up then came home and took the dog for a walk.

Did TOMM and caught up with yesterday's as didn't get round to it

made a big batch of shepherds pie and have frozen a batch of sauce for another day That's now 3 meals I have batch cooked in the freezer

Did 2 loads of washing and got them line dry Put 2 loads of washing away

phoned up and booked pup's booster injections for Friday. Must msg co-owner to update.

Going to go and read my book now and try to go to bed a decent hour.

ditty1234

OK so was back to cover teaching, am not feeling great as students were having a laugh.
Think I might be getting that back to school cold, got a sore throat and am just thinking about bed.
Did a micro shop which will keep us going until Saturday.
3 loads of laundry and changed ds bed - he can't do it w 1,3 arm (he is beginning to use his right and is going to physio tomorrow).
Vacuumed upstairs and the hallway and kitchen. Will do the rest tomorrow afternoon.
Will read thread later.

PurpleFairy26

Morning all :hello: :Ttonis friend on the PPI

Up early as I've a long drive to a work thing today. Cheapo porridge for breakfast and hot drink for the commute :T I've also packed snacks but the lovely supplier will provide lunch

Not sure how much other stuff given I'll be out the house for 14 hours but:
Check bank
Reconcile just for points credit card
Something out of freezer for tea
Update budget with newly negotiated amount from supplier
Claim expenses when back

Have a good day all. Purps.

determined_new_ms

Morning

Today:

[STRIKE]* strip off sofa covers and pillow cases and line dry[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]* take pup for a nice long walk[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]* go to the allotment and start the autumn tidy[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]* TOMM[/STRIKE]
* finish off hoodie I am making for madam. Just need to put on cuffs. There is an aspect of the sewing I'm not happy with and not sure how
to rectify so will post a picture on a sewing group and ask for advice posted pic and was given advice . Still to actually put the cuffs on!
* do a paid job and repair one of the sanitary towels that got ruined by a snap. Hopefully I can repair if not need to make another and finish this job!
* make a loaf of bread
* put some things up in the loft
[STRIKE]* read the newsletter[/STRIKE]

Ok that's all I need to do. I might go along to a sewing group this evening, depends on how I feel

trailingspouse

Day two of my two days off this week. Got a lot done yesterday, but the hoovering didn't happen, so that needs to be done today. Another busy day ahead!!


- take cat back to the vets - she may be anaemic, but he wanted her to complete the course of antibiotics she was put on last week before they do the blood test. Could be an expensive visit. Looks like she's on the mend, so no need for a blood test. So 'only' £27.
- hoover and dust - Done. Go me!!
- clean the bathroom Not yet...
- empty the bins ready for bin day tomorrow Done
- check the bank statement - I've had an email from the bank telling me there's correspondence waiting for me, so hoping that's what it is. It was and I have.
- take mince out of the freezer for tonight's dinner. Done
- on the back of my blog, I've been invited to write a couple of articles for the newsletter that goes out to National Trust volunteers, so I want to spend a bit of time thinking about what I want to write about and getting things organised. It's a volunteer role, but I get mileage paid - and I love writing! Next on the list.


I was hoping to go Out, but looking at that list I don't think it's going to happen. Might manage a walk!! Got out for a walk - saw a kingfisher and bumped into a friend I haven't seen in ages, so happy with that.

Toni'sfriend

Morning All

I was a bit lazy yesterday so I'll have to make up for it today.

So far this morning:

Banking checked
Plants checked
Phone and tablet charging
Medication taken
Boy's bedding washed overnight and now hanging up drying
Chicken defrosting for dinner
Bread defrosting for lunch (sandwiches with salad and the rest of yesterday's cold meat)

To do:

Prep veg for roasting
Ironing which I didn't do yesterday
Clean bathroom
Clean kitchen

Himself's friend has cancelled today's day out as he has some kind of family crisis so I probably won't get as much cleaning done as I had hoped. Himself follows me around asking what I'm doing and generally gets in my way!! He's lovely really but such a hoarder.

Anyway just had coffee so I'll get on. Have a productive day.

twiggy86

Morning all!

Today I have/will:
* Check banks
* Take chicken out to defrost for dinner tonight
* Take lunch to work (using OOD sandwich filler that looks and smells fine!)
* Check OP/PA
* Put dates in phone so that I know when I have to do a paypal money shuffle!
* Park for free for hospital appointments (managed to tie two together so saves a later trip)
* Fill water bottle up at work to take to appointments
* Do washing up
* Pick blackberries if there's any left!
* Dinner from stores
* Keep lights off to extent possible

That's everything I can think for now! Hope you all have a good day.
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