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What small DFW things will you do this week 17/01?
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Morning all!
Today I have/ will:- Checked banks
- Attempted to squeeze more out of old toothpaste tube but I am satisfied that its now done! (Repeated a similar process last night with the shower gel - OH has a habit of moving on prematurely!)
- Walk pooch
- Load of washing on 30 degree eco wash - OH will hang on airer when it's done
- Take lunch to work
- Defrost car using warm water
- Update spreadsheet
- Dinner from stores
- NSD?
- Make plans for what needs to get done over the weekend
- More crochet in front of the TV!
Debt as at 5 June 2023 - £15,600.89
Current debt - £5,100
Total paid off - £10,500.89 (67% paid off)3 -
Not sure what it is with some people not wanting to finish the contents of tubes and jars. My husband is the same. I don't get it - after all, you have paid for all of it so why not use it all??Today I haven't done anything much tbh
OH walked the dog, while I washed my hairI folded the dry washing from the airer and put it in the airing cupboard till I can be bothered to sort it outWent to the dental hygienist (not fun, and expensive, though she is a lovely lady whom I have been seeing for years). She informed me that the filling I am seeing the dentist for next week may turn out to be an extraction, or something else, as she thinks there is a hole in the root of the offending tooth. Not looking forward to it, whatever it turns out to be! And it will be expensive as well!OH did the hoovering while I was out
Dinner will be some of the casserole I made the other day.I guess I ought to do some dusting and tidying up.3 -
Today I have/will:
1. Checked online banking
2. Duolingo Welsh
3. Surveys
4. Meals from stores although I have to pick up a Greggs too good too go bag later
5. Make popcorn and watch film on Netflix later
6. Wash jumpers and dry on airer (way too cold to dry outdoors)
7. Set budget for next week
8. Slowly start meal plan for next weekTesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini2 -
Today I have
Emptied the dishwasher
Emptied washer and put on airer
Reloaded dishwasher
Washed work clothes(now on radiator to dry)
To do
Budget
Check payment plans
Pack food/drink for workI’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/£10002 -
Morning all!
To do
Shift at Sainsburys
Have a nap as always tired after working Sundays not doing now
Clean/mop downstairs
Do some washing done
Pack work lunchesI’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/£10002 -
I'm home from work, was going to nap but not tired so made myself some toast and a coffee, obviously I've had to share my breakfast with the dog

I also plan on making some muffins later onI’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/£10003 -
Afternoon all
Today I have / will:Dog walk very early this morning, as we were going to a morning market.Bought 3 packs of cheese, 3 packs of sausages, 6 free range eggs, 3 packs of butter and 2 bags of some savoury biscuits that OH wanted, all standard sizes and premium brands. £18 the lot. Much cheaper than the cheapest from the supermarket, and from a long established and trusted local trader.Saw another seller with very nice looking home made cakes, £1.50 a slice. Very tempted, but came home and made 2 lemon drizzle cakes instead. I will freeze one of them when properly cool.Also made pastry, and will transform the remains of an underwhelming casserole to a pie that I know OH will love, even if I remain ambivalent.Had remains of the mushroom soup I made yesterday for lunch. OH had cheese, grapes and biscuitsI must go and poke around in the garden in a minute, as I reckon I can find a parsnip in there somewhere to roast to go with dinner
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Afternoon all,
Did my shift with Sainsburys, didn't have a nap decided to clean instead but now I am tired
Just came back from our walk, Django is like a little horse when we let him off the lead he loves it!
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/£10003 -
Today at 6:53PMSo, my manager from sainsburys just messaged me and asked if I could work tomorrow. I don't really want to but I need the money so I said yes
so I'll just swap out my Tuesday that I usually pick up over time with and work tomorrow. Now a mad rush to make my work lunch
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/£10002 -
Your dog is cute @jadewest94 !
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