Third time's the charm...

LittleMissDetermined · 7 February 2023 at 4:55PM

I've just managed to get a £6 cash out from Prolific.so that's been sent over to the credit card.
LMD x

LittleMissDetermined · 8 February 2023 at 8:49AM

Good morning guys, it's Wednesday (happy hump day) and the sun has made an appearance again, no frost which is a good thing!

Today's PAD is £5 to CC7 as it's a NSD. I have decided to re-allocate what I had been paying to EE (£69) to daily PADs as I won't miss the money, upping my PADs to £3 a day and trying to pay more when I have a NSD. There may be times where this isn't possible, however I will definitely make a conscious effort.

No cash out available this morning, but I will keep checking. I have £20 pending and a possible £5 bonus due too. I was very MSE last night and gel polished my own nails again, saving £20. It's not something I would have done professionally often but it does stop me from biting my nails so I will continue to do this at home every 10 days or so. Definitely need a bit more practice with my right hand!

That final payment is now £368, 75% of the original £500. So we will now aim to get it to 50% which I think is realistic

Hope you all have a good day
LMD x

LittleMissDetermined · 8 February 2023 at 11:34AM

Forgot to mention, after sorting items out last night I added some things for sale on Vinted. Hopefully they will gain some interest, I have added bundle discounts too for this batch as an incentive
LMD x

MissPennySave · 8 February 2023 at 12:01PM

I love doing my own gel nails, have been doing them myself for 15+ years now, it's one of my favourite ways to wind down. I always wonder how much money I've saved!

I'm sure you probably do this already, but a little trick I find that helps is by starting with the little finger first, I used to always start with my forefinger then inevitably smudge it when I got to the little finger. When I do my right hand I always rest my wrist on the surface as it gives it a little more stability when painting the nail.x

LittleMissDetermined · 8 February 2023 at 1:01PM

MissPennySave said:
I'm sure you probably do this already, but a little trick I find that helps is by starting with the little finger first, I used to always start with my forefinger then inevitably smudge it when I got to the little finger. When I do my right hand I always rest my wrist on the surface as it gives it a little more stability when painting the nail.x

I do always start with my little finger, something mum used to teach us as kids. Also I always have my hand on a flat surface but I'm just not as good with my left hand.

I clearly need to practice more, or rope OH into doing it for me
LMD x

MissPennySave · 8 February 2023 at 1:38PM

I wish I knew about the little finger trick years ago! Would have saved me a lot of re-dos! But yeah, practise is key, nowadays my right hand can look better than my left!x

LittleMissDetermined · 8 February 2023 at 1:57PM

MissPennySave said:

I wish I knew about the little finger trick years ago! Would have saved me a lot of re-dos! But yeah, practise is key, nowadays my right hand can look better than my left!x

Maybe I will do some normal polish practice sessions between gel polishes, just on my right hand.... It's a smooth finish I'm struggling with.

In other news, I've just made a £10 vinted sale... whoop! I'll get that posted later this evening.

RelievedSheff · 8 February 2023 at 1:59PM

You have reminded me that we have some more stuff to sell on Ebay. Must get round to listing it.

Makingabobor2 · 8 February 2023 at 2:13PM

I'm rubbish at painting my nails. But I'm not really a nail painting kind of gal....lol. Only do them for special occasions...weddings or posh holidays.

Sarahwithlove · 8 February 2023 at 2:53PM

Practice makes perfect. I find it easier doing lighter colours and less is more when it comes to amount on the brush. Better to do 3 coats of thin layers then 2 thick ones.