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Mortgage free in Forever Home :-)
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Just had an ‘exciting’ moment ….
I was trying to google the cost of buying fresh rhubarb to update my produce tracker when suddenly my laptop start blaring an alarm at me, claiming to be a windows security alert and ‘ring this number to speak to a technician’ etc. It was deafening and looked really credible …. Somehow though, the melodramatics didn’t ring true. I forced a powered shut down and did a Google on my mobile about it - turns out to be an identity theft scam. I switched the laptop back on and the screen that I couldn’t get past was still there but fortunately the auto recorded voice and blaring alarm had stopped. I ctrl-alt-deleted my way to task manager and shut the browser down. Then was able to get back on the net and finally get a price for my rhubarb!£5.90 btw, for what I picked this morning so my total value for the year from my garden is now £30.57 😊
KKAs at 15.08.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £232,244
- OPs to mortgage = £12,048 Interest saved £5,675 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 43 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 17th August
Produce tracker: £299 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.4 -
The crumble was AWESOME! Mr KK delighted 😊❤️
KKAs at 15.08.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £232,244
- OPs to mortgage = £12,048 Interest saved £5,675 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 43 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 17th August
Produce tracker: £299 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.4 -
I’ve just spotted that OPs number in your signature! Way to go! What progress 👏Follow here for the daily life of an ADHD mum with 2 children and a new mortgage to pay
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MissRikkiC said:I’ve just spotted that OPs number in your signature! Way to go! What progress 👏
KKAs at 15.08.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £232,244
- OPs to mortgage = £12,048 Interest saved £5,675 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 43 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 17th August
Produce tracker: £299 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.3 -
Took me long enough. Sorry for the delay! The ticked one is my go toFollow here for the daily life of an ADHD mum with 2 children and a new mortgage to pay
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6570879/life-in-our-forever-family-home-and-the-mortgage-that-came-with-it#latest2 -
Thanks @MissRikkiC 😊 (I had completely forgotten, but I can use it this week as I am off from work.)
How long do you typically marinate and bake? And do you cut your tofu to the kind of size in the recipe photo?
KK
As at 15.08.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £232,244
- OPs to mortgage = £12,048 Interest saved £5,675 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 43 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 17th August
Produce tracker: £299 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.2 -
I didnt, Ive cut it and done both strips for the likes of fajitas and also cubes for salad or whatever. I usually do the marinade over night. I really hope you like them, I found the one I ticked is better for using stuff you’ve already got in.Oh and baking… I’m not entirely sure. I used the air fryer now but I’ve also eaten it as is as well. I have usually bought the tofoo0 brand and actually like it raw 🤣Follow here for the daily life of an ADHD mum with 2 children and a new mortgage to pay
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MissRikkiC said:I didnt, Ive cut it and done both strips for the likes of fajitas and also cubes for salad or whatever. I usually do the marinade over night. I really hope you like them, I found the one I ticked is better for using stuff you’ve already got in.Oh and baking… I’m not entirely sure. I used the air fryer now but I’ve also eaten it as is as well. I have usually bought the tofoo0 brand and actually like it raw 🤣
KKAs at 15.08.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £232,244
- OPs to mortgage = £12,048 Interest saved £5,675 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 43 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 17th August
Produce tracker: £299 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.2 -
Don't forget with rhubarb though that the home grown is better than shop bought. It seems to be one of the things with a really significant difference.
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And lime juice is pretty reasonable in bottles (not as nice but handy to have). It says to use by 6 weeks after opening but we always keep longer - though I guess the any could be frozen in ice cube portions.
Edit: found this whole web page about freezing juice and/or fruit portions - I never knew you could freeze the portions. https://toasterovenlove.com/how-to-freeze-extra-lime-juice/"Think of many things, do one"
Mortgage 30 Aug'25 est. £209,500 £309,749 2020 (current ends 2038)
Seven Goals; 12.5lbs lost in 4 months (5.5lbs to go); walk/run/exercising/weights/yoga3
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