NST May Challenge Living on the planet of the teddy bears

Deni_debt-free_dreamer

I can claim today as NSD 6 as i spent nothing today - need to send some money to DDs but haven't done so yet & will do tomorrow

facethemusic

Sunday- NSD 5. 
I have a birthday present to order, but I will place the order when I have a spend day anyway- there is a chance that by leaving it in an online shopping basket I may get sent a discount voucher which is added incentive to wait a few days 😁.
The predicted rain today didn't arrive, so we have pottered outside, been to the park and generally filled our day without doing very much of anything 😂.
Grateful today for having time to enjoy doing not very much, for the house being generally tidier as I am continuing my 15 minute "bursts" of housework, for some plans starting to be made for the next couple of months. 

Thrifty_Taylor

Nsd#6
Hugs @DrCarrie hope your feet feels better @Icc.
2.5 mile walk, then made another bear. Sat watching films whilst hand stitching in the afternoon. It had dried up outside by the time I'd finished, so was able to take nice photos of it next to some tulips, & post on a local craft selling site. Had a relaxing evening, ready for returning to work today.
Grateful for a hot bath, finishing a bear, lovely messages from work colleagues 

DrCarrie

Thank you all for the hugs and well wishes, feeling a bit better. 
NSD yesterday, but have been booking things for my annual leave and to see DD. So spendy already. But have things to look forward to. 
Gratitudes for yesterday: currently on small steps!
- didn't drink too much to numb my emotions
- a quiet day to myself, to come back to myself 
- ate well

mothernerd

Monday 10th May 2021
National Clean Your Room Day (USA)
Mother's Day (USA)
Europe Day

15 Tips on Getting Things Done
Find a System
1   Write ideas on post-its
2   Organise in 3 ring binders
3   Sort ideas in a card file box
4   Create a folder
5   Keep ideas in sight on a pinboard
Clear Out Time
6   Put project time on the calendar
7   Create a daily routine
8   Hire help if needed
9   Create daily to do lists
10  Set a timer to eliminate distractions
Go For Goals
11  Break down projects into steps
12  Reward yourself for meeting goals
13  Find a friend to keep you accountable
14  Countdown to deadlines
15  Start today
(www.RIVERNORTHFICTION)

Instead of organising and cleaning my house, I pin ideas on how to organise and clean my house. The irony is not lost on me.
 

ditty1234

Hello just checking in am trying to get back on my NSD planning, I will try to do all my spending on 2 days a week - I do find that hard though, but today I didn't bring my wallet, so that should help. At least for today. Hope everybody is well, and better and yes babysteps this week @DrCarrie I'm with you on that one. 

Calling14

Dr Carrie - no idea what has happened but hugs on the way.  Tried reading back but must missed a post, hope your ok.

Usual weekend catch up

Friday spendy day, hew home card for dd and chocolates.

Sat - NSD now up to 6/20NSD, afternoon trip with kids to playground in the zoo.

Sun - as the munchkins moved in weekends and weather looked bit unpredictable we went to the zoo again, this time saw all the animals and park after. As they were on their best behaviour I bought ice creams.

Today - tired after kids all weekend, so popped out at lunchtime and treated myself to Turkey and Ham pie for tea, with some cauliflower need to use up will do me.

Need to plan things for me to do as I all I seem to do is housework, and feed everyone. Thought of joining the gym but dont really enjoy it tbh.  Booked a bra fitting appointment tomorrow - does that count ;-).

Grateful for

Great gkids are well behaved.

Other dd booked her flight home hopefully next month from Canada can't wait to see her. Not sure if she is bringing retired sleigh dog with her ;-(

Monday nearly over work wise.

Toni'sfriend

NSD No 7
but 
Had a wee bit of a declutter bit lots and lots to go. But I am now really determined to get get rid of all the stuff (actually rubbish that cannot be recycled/ nobody wants).

We've been dreaming a bit today about train journeys we want to do. No idea when they will happen but you have to have a dream. don't you? Thinking about northern Italy, Trieste and Vienna. I will do this one day.  I WILL.

DrCarrie

I love a good train journey @Toni'sfriend

Toni'sfriend

Carrie - When we retired this was what we wanted to do. Travel by train throw Europe. We’ve managed a few brilliant journeys but we still have plans for others. That’s my plan. It won’t be this year, maybe not next year but I will do it.