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  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,190 Ambassador
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    Okay so lunch turned out differently, I haven't actually eaten anything and I was on the phone to Barclaycard for 45 minutes setting up a payment plan instead. So now I'm hungry :lol:
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    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,190 Ambassador
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    Okay so I'm sat in the car outside sainsburys and I've given myself £8 in cash to get dinner for tonight. Hopefully I don't go over budget :smile:
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    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,190 Ambassador
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    edited 11 August 2021 at 4:37PM
    Okay I'm back, I got pizza, kebab sticks and mini pastries! The kebabs were originally £3.25 and I managed to grab them for 79p!

    I only spent £5.22
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    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,190 Ambassador
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    Also, I've updated signatures as they were a little off. But all is updated and back on track. I'll make a budget tonight as I didn't yesterday. Do some surveys and probably nosey around on here. I'll try not to post as much today :lol:
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    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • Parkyp
    Parkyp Posts: 883 Forumite
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    👏👏 well done, under budget 
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,190 Ambassador
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    Morning all!

    Abit chilly here this morning, super tired! Work was busy yesterday. I've started my food delivery online diary and today I get to order a mcdonald's for lunch and I can't wait :lol:

    I get reimbursement for the food anyway so I can have a nice burger and nuggets.

    Cashed out on panelbase for £12 also
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    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,190 Ambassador
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Been selected for a dishwasher test product, I get to keep the product and get £20 voucher. :smile:
     I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.

    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,190 Ambassador
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 12 August 2021 at 6:13PM
    Afternoon all,

    I am absolutely tireeeed :tired_face: just feel drained, I've not long got home and made OH and myself a coffee. Tomorrow is going to be a long day as we're moving warehouse after 4pm, so I start work at 8.30 and I probably won't be getting home until then either and I'm in for over time on Saturday!

    So far I've

    Made coffees
    Put washing machine on
    Made the bed
    Added extra things to ebay

    I plan on

    Cleaning spare room
    hanging washing on the line  done!
    Clean bathroom
     
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    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,190 Ambassador
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 12 August 2021 at 6:52PM
    So, OH is on cooking duty we take it in turns! :smiley: we're having chilli chicken wraps and chips apparently.
    I just had an email about some free samples and only needing to pay shipping so I've nabbed some pregnancy ones and some baby milestone ones for my sister as a little surprise! Not bad as it was only £3. 

    Also, I take part in the shop and scan system for groceries and I've been looking at what to get, I can order a few things but I think I will save it until I actually need something that will come in useful!
     I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.

    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • Blackcats
    Blackcats Posts: 4,339 Forumite
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    You are doing so well with extra earnings and debt repayment.  You are nearly at the £1000 reduction milestone.
    enjoy your dinner - always a treat when someone else cooks.

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