NST DECEMBER Don't Be a Martyr for Christmas

lcc86

Just wanted to share something sweet, "Santa" was just on the radio answering questions from children who were worried he might not be able to come this year because of the virus. It was so heartwarming, also made me a bit sad that some children must be genuinely worried about it. It was adorable. 

Also just paid my credit card bill for the car, I'm really proud that I've paid over £2,000 off in 7 months. Just over £3,000 to go, hopefully I can clear it by next summer!

Have a good Thursday everyone.

threepenny_bit

I am so late to the party here - have been lurking and reading but it is time to come out of the woodwork if I can mothernerd?  

threepenny_bit

NSD # 3 completed this week and have done an overhaul in fridge; I really have very little budget left but I just need some fresh bits like salad, bananas etc. We have everything for Christmas but the local supermarket is offering one free turkey up to 7kg if you use your store points. I have a small turkey in the freezer for next week but am going to get the free one too ready to use in the New Year. Trying to book a click and collect slot for this weekend and then I will be done. Only hubby and I at home this Christmas; I am in Canada and our restrictions are absolutely no mixed households for Christmas .... it will be a quiet day but can FaceTime family. 

mothernerd

Welcome threepenny-bit. Just adjust your targets in proportion to how much month is left.

greent

Not a NSD - but I did get more money back in returns than I spent   (just) - Debnums had 50% off lingerie, so I replaced a bra which popped a wire again. Also bought some gorgeous sausages which will go in freezer for Xmas day breakfasts

Thankful for DS3 finishing school today (only 1 more get up left for DS2 - yeay!) , for easy food, a nice canal path walk and feeding a moorhen and 2 swans.

apple_muncher

Today I am grateful for finding another fidget toy thingy for dd, for paying in a cheque for her (though I managed to forget the ones for dh and me - oops), for dropping some presents off + dd and her best friend skateboarding together for about 30mins, for good coffee, for the bumper radio times where I have already highlighted what I want to watch and - most importantly of all - discovered thst World's Strongest Man will be on - yay!!!

f0xh0les

Today I am grateful for not getting wet, for only one more alarm call this year!! weehee!!,  and for surprise pecans and walnuts.

to all struggling Turtles, and to the teacher-types finding out about the surprise January staggered return to school.  Honestly, on a Thursday night!

apple_muncher

Yep, f0xh0les, not just a staggered return, doing both in-class and online teaching, but we'll be considered as qualified to actually do the tests on pupils and stick sticks up their noses and down their throats to induce a gag/retch reflex. Any other time, we'd be sacked for gross misconduct for doing that!

f0xh0les

Surely that is the job of the biology department? or the school nurse. Remember those?

facethemusic

Thursday- NSD 9/15, been so busy I've not had time to spend any money, just in and sat eating toast for tea as I couldn't be bothered cooking! Have a to-do list about 3 pages long (subdivided into now!, this week, at some point) and zero motivation to do any of it. I will try and do at least 5 of the now! category before bed- wish me luck!