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

ditty1234

ok so shopped for a pizza.
Forgot lunch but pretty much waited till I got home to eat.
Was going to make Christmas cards ... will give it a last try tonight. But otherwise am not sure.
Worked cover - so will have a welcome post Christmas greeting for myself.
Need to make pizza
Clean kitchen
Run laundry
Maybe tidy a shelf or a pile - emptied 2 shelves from spare room onto my desk as ds is now home. Created a bit of chaos.
Sleep!

1LuckyLady

Good afternoon all,

I don't really know where the morning has gone as I don't seem to have achieved much. Anyway hopefully my list today will be a grower.
:heart2: Porridge for breakfasts :A (asked my dad to buy a bag of oats in lidl next time he's there as there bag is a paper one that can go in the recycling rather then aldees plastic one :A)
:heart2: 2 gym classes done to make the most of my membership and refilled water bottle there :A
:heart2: Pick up dh & ds2s prescriptions :A
:heart2: Call into m & s for dh's fave perc coffee, used a survey gift card to buy it :A
:heart2: Wash a load on the quick wash and double spin :A
:heart2: Check banking/update spreadsheet :A
:heart2: Check off the Mr T credit card statement :eek: we always pay off in full as its just used for the points but I know this one is a big one (but the money's there in the various pots to cover it) but seeing the number will still make me wince! :A
:heart2: Make families lunches for tomorrow :A
:heart2: Make leek and potato soup - using the chicken juices from yesterday
:heart2: Make butternut squash soup :A-[STRIKE] using[/STRIKE] FROZE the stock from the chicken carcass made in the slow cooker overnight (as the recipe didn't need it! I was getting mixed up with the leek and potato!) :A
:heart2: Wrap one last present - (well help ds2 to do it as its a little gift for his gf! :rotfl:)
:heart2: Make a date cake - we have this instead of xmas pudding :A
:heart2: iron just what needs doing, usually just dh's work stuff most other stuff is just worn unironed! :A

Right, that's my :coffee: drunk so I had better get on.

Take care all.

allydowd

Hi December Devotees,

Had a nice day today, walking and bird-watching.


Debt-Free-Nillionaire Continuity Plan Year Five:

* Checked online banking.

* Continue my Challenge 500 miles challenge to travel 500 miles for free before the end of 2019: walking, hiking, climbing, cycling, running and swimming. I'm up to 492/500.

* Defrosted potato and leek soup and added some meat leaftovers for lunch.

* Went to local RSPB of which we are members. Took own coffee and chocolate. We were rewarded with a sighting of a Goldcrest.

* Took a single trip one stop up the rail line and walked home along the coast to get some fresh air and exercise. Chap in the Ticket Office explained that a return was 30p cheaper than a single. How can that be right?!

* Alarm clock off at the wall during day time.

* DW wanted a non-home-haircut for a change and opted to go to the barber two doors down instead of the ladies' salon. £7 v £15.


* DW wanted to buy a book for a relative in Oz. I ordered one secondhand on Australian eBay and are having it sent from Oz to Oz. Much cheaper than mailing it from here.



"It's ok not to be ok."
“Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.”

DawnW

Evening all
Boiler still not fixed
But it is toasty in here
Today so far:
Washed hair and left to dry naturally

Porridge and a squishy pear for breakfast - add a spoonful of Lidl's Greek yogurt, and it is a luxury breakfast
Sorted freezer to make room for 3 dozen mince pies I made yesterday
General tidying etc
Packed and posted 2 ebay items
DD came round with GS, made lunch for everyone with food I already had in
Shopping this afternoon - mostly stuff like flour, baking stuff, but I also replaced booze that I use now and then for cooking, as I had used up all that I had - I mean things like brandy, sherry, marsala. Bought cheap ones as it is only for cooking. Still pricey though :eek: But I last bought it at least 2 years ago, more in some cases. It appears to keep for ages if you keep it in a cool place and you only want it to add to a cake, trifle, terrine or casserole

Made a veg curry for dinner, using up various bits from the fridge and freezer. There is a portion left over to freeze for another day

Still need to [STRIKE]write a letter to my cousin to pop in with her Christmas card [/STRIKE](hate writing letters ), clear up after dinner, find a box of items to take to my sales unit tomorrow morning and water the indoor plants.

janb5

determined_new_ms wrote: »

Morning me again Am with the wide awake club again! (5.46 today so not soooooo shabby!)

Plans for the day are:

* do the inland rev declaration - thanks trailingspouse!

What`s the Inland Revenue declaration???

PurpleFairy26

Morning all :hello:

Janb5 I cant quote on my phone but the return will be a self assessment tax return more than likely.

I’m not feeling great today so have rang the doctors to see if I can get an appointment, they are going to call me back. Other plans include:

More wrapping
Post some cards
Post a gift
Something out of freezer for tea
Heating off as much as possible, we have blankets.
Lots of washing, juggling on airers
Small to party, present from stash
Still to do that food shop.... today may be the day
Cheapo porridge for breakfast topped with some items I was kindly gifted in a hamper. Smalls thought it was most extravagant for a Wednesday :rotfl:
Check banking
Look out for refunds
See if I can take something else back for a refund if I’m feeling up to it.

Have a good day. Purps.

determined_new_ms

janb5 wrote: »

determined_new_ms wrote: »

Morning me again Am with the wide awake club again! (5.46 today so not soooooo shabby!)

Plans for the day are:

* do the inland rev declaration - thanks trailingspouse!

What`s the Inland Revenue declaration???

A few years ago was out of work and doing mystery shopping. I don't want to close the account as I might do it again. I have to just fill in a form to say nil income from this over the last year

allydowd

Hi December Devotees,

Trying to keep cheery and productive. I did well yesterday.


Debt-Free-Nillionaire Continuity Plan Year Five:

* Checked online banking. Just about still solvent.

* Continue my Challenge 500 miles challenge to travel 500 miles for free before the end of 2019: walking, hiking, climbing, cycling, running and swimming. I'm up to 494/500.

* Simple poached eggs for breakfast.

* Went for a semi-local walk with DW. Drove just 3 miles to get there. DW's arthritis prevents us walking the whole way.

* Alarm clock off at the wall during day time.

* Cleaned fridge before we contract Ebola and froze anything that's surplus.

* Defrosted chest freezer. Released a volume of ice equal to two loaves from captivity.



"It's ok not to be ok."
“Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.”

determined_new_ms

Morning last day of term for madam. Oh let me sleep till 8 and took her to school. I then gave him a lift to work as it's his work do today

I've finished the sanitary pads I made for someone as a gift. Want to get them in the post today so I can send 2nd class ;)Will walk to the po to get some exercise

TOMM - have done a load of washing, double spun and going to hang up in a minute

madam has last gymnastics class of the year. Mad dash after school! Grab snacks and drinks so she can have a snack on the way. That reminds me must get the stuff out of my car as it currently has the jumperoo I was given on Monday....

I've got 1 small sewing job to do for a customer and might sewing backing of baby blanket on today. We'll see....

all meals from stores

gosh that's all I have to do! Think I'll wrap the last of my presents seeing as I'll be done with my jobs before lunchtime!

twiggy86

Morning all.

Finally feeling festive as put the Christmas tree up yesterday!

Today I have/will:
* Check banks
* Do a money shuffle to account for spends
* Do washing up
* Giving living room a quick hoover
* Make lunch and take to work
* Park for free and walk to work
* Update spreadsheet with spends
* Continue reading through my old diary to see if I can re-learn any tips!
* Check OP/PA
* Make list of things I need to do on my lunch break inc posting a present
* Buy remaining presents
* Snap any receipts
* Give house a quick blitz
* Wrap a few presents
* Dinner from stores
* Do some crochet if I have any time!

Think that's everything for today. Hope you all have a good day.