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2020 Fashion on the Ration Challenge
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Wow, I am so impressed with that labelling! It’s the sort of thing I always tell myself I will do and then I lose patience. Very excited to see how this looks when you have been able to remake it, you are very talented. Glad to hear that intended is now having his surgery, I hope by the time you read this it’s all over and he’s in recovery.Life is mainly froth and bubble: two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.3
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No word yet, but then i may be an hour or two before anyone has time to call - but I'm stopping suit-sewing for the day now, even though I haven't cut out the lining (I blame the 2 hrs my parents chatted with me on Facetime!).
We worked out my sewing-hours and meal-times and walk-times and what I'm eating for each meal, and wrote it all down, so I look after myself properly and don't overdo everything...
So, tomorrow I shall cut out the lining, and then start assembling...!
You are all lovely and I shall pop in here the moment I hear!2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);5 -
I think the suit will make you the ideal candidate for lady of the manor 😉Be Kind. Stay Safe. Break the Chain. Save Lives. ⭐️2025 Savings Pot Challenge: As a monthly amount, running total = £299.00
Jan £5.00 Feb £12.74 Mch £23.26 Apr £32 May £43 Jun £50 July £62 Aug £71 Sep Oct Nov Dec Grand Total £7 -
Hurrah! Thankyou all - he's out of theatre now and the surgeon said he was pleased with how it had all gone, and the nurse said he was fine, a bit of pain but they were sorting that out now...2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);8 -
Great news, you can breathe properly now.
The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. (Abraham Lincoln)4 -
Great news, thanks for updating us. And quite right, look after yourself so you’ll be ready to look after him when he’s back homeLife is mainly froth and bubble: two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.6
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That is fantastic news, @Laura_Elsewhere! Hurrah!!!Laura_Elsewhere said:Hurrah! Thankyou all - he's out of theatre now and the surgeon said he was pleased with how it had all gone, and the nurse said he was fine, a bit of pain but they were sorting that out now...
- Pip"Be the type of woman that when you get out of bed in the morning, the devil says 'Oh crap. She's up.'
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - that’s what gets results!
2025 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 66 coupons - 39.5 spent.
4 - Thermal Socks from L!dl
4 - 1 pair "combinations" (Merino wool thermal top & leggings)
6 - Ukraine Forever Tartan Ruana wrap
22 - yarn
1.5 - sports bra
2 - leather wallet5 -
Great news. Sleep soundly tonight xxLaura_Elsewhere said:Hurrah! Thankyou all - he's out of theatre now and the surgeon said he was pleased with how it had all gone, and the nurse said he was fine, a bit of pain but they were sorting that out now...Stash busting challenge 2025: 0/100 £0/£100 Fashion on the ration 2025: 0/665 -
Really good news, Laura.Laura_Elsewhere said:Hurrah! Thankyou all - he's out of theatre now and the surgeon said he was pleased with how it had all gone, and the nurse said he was fine, a bit of pain but they were sorting that out now...
You'll be able to sleep now that it's over, and you can look forward to him coming home. Sleep tight!2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/665 -
Laura_Elsewhere said:Hurrah! Thankyou all - he's out of theatre now and the surgeon said he was pleased with how it had all gone, and the nurse said he was fine, a bit of pain but they were sorting that out now...So glad to hear this Laura. (Well, except the bit about the pain, obvs!)Thanks for letting us know.Have a good night's sleep.A budget is like a speed sign - a LIMIT not a TARGET!!
CHALLENGES
2025 Declutter:
1 CONTAINER (box/bag/folder etc) per day; 50/365
1 FROG (minimum) per week; 6/52
WEIGHT I'll start with 25 lbs (though I need to lose more!) and see how it goes...🤔 0/25
2025 NSDs: 15 per MONTH - FEB 4/15; JAN 21/15
2025 Fashion on the Ration: (carried over from 2024) 10+66 = 76
2025 Make Do, Mend & Minimise No target, just remember to report!
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