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What small things will you do this week 31.01.22?

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  • BlueJ94
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    Today after work I'm off to Costa with a friend (taking my own costa mug as its cheaper and I get double points)

    Then I plan on going home and doing some washing and going to sleep :lol: I'm working in sainsburys all weekend so I get to have a nice nap tomorrow after work :smile:
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    Debt owed;

    *update pending as I've no idea* 

  • DawnW
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    Morning all :)
    Didn't get to post yesterday as I was busy demolishing a wall  :D  
    It is a partial wall, we think to an old outside loo, which is about a foot away from the boundary wall with the neighbour's, and we have done half of it now, but been temporarily stopped by rain - boo! It has become dangerous (many of the bricks are loose, and I can just wriggle them free of the others). OH is cleaning up the bricks so they can be reused, and I am picking up the rubble and bagging it as we go. Great fun! Not sure why we haven't removed it before, as it will give me a bit more precious space in the garden.
    Anyway, damp dog walk has been done, much to Dog's disgust, and I have to work this afternoon, but before that will need to:
    Use stored hot water from flasks for the washing up (trying to cut down use of dishwasher with 'free' hot water)
    Usual bathroom and ktichen clean and tidy
    Get tomato sauce out of the freezer for dinner
    Check fridge to see what needs using or freezing
    Make sure everything electrical that isn't being used is turned off
    The heating is off, as it is still warmish in here from when the stove was alight last night
    Maybe make some cakes
    Better get on!

  • Bagpuss741
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    Today I have/will:

    1.  Checked online banking
    2.  Food shop has arrived
    3.  Meal plan for next week and slot booked
    4.  Meals from stores
    5.  Duolingo Welsh
    6.  Drying towels on airer
    7.  Watching the tinder swindler on Netflix :open_mouth:
    @bagpuss741

    Tinder Swindler? What's that one... I just finished watching Four lives on BBC (I think) going to start The Teacher with Sheridan Smith!
    It's about a man who cons women out of so much money.  one woman kept getting credit cards out in her name as the man claimed gangsters were after him. She owes £250,000 on various cards and loans.
    Tesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini
  • Bagpuss741
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    Today I have/will:

    1.  Checked online banking
    2.  NSD
    3.  Meals from stores
    4.  Duolingo Welsh
    5.  Washing done and on airer
    6.  Vacuumed living room as cat keeps getting litter all over the carpet
    Tesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini
  • Deb4
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    Today I have/will:

    Pegged washing out 
    Put washer on 
    Go to the library 
    Look at potty training 
    NSD


    Make £2022 in 2022 #69 £2247.73/£2022
    Make £2023 in 2023 #4 £395.92 /£2023
    Declutter 2023 in 2023 35/2023
  • BlueJ94
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    Evening all, 

    Just loaded the washer and making food and then I'm off to sleep, I am super tired tonight! 
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    Debt owed;

    *update pending as I've no idea* 

  • BlueJ94
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    Morning all 

    So I've changed my attack on my debts I plan on paying the 118 debt first which is the debt that's at £1940 which is basically half my debt overall. So I'm going to keep chipping away at it! 
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    Debt owed;

    *update pending as I've no idea* 

  • Deb4
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    Today I have/will do 

    Food shopping 
    Pegged washing out 
    Put washer on 
    All meals from cupboards 
    List more items for sale 
    Check bank account

    Make £2022 in 2022 #69 £2247.73/£2022
    Make £2023 in 2023 #4 £395.92 /£2023
    Declutter 2023 in 2023 35/2023
  • Bagpuss741
    Bagpuss741 Posts: 2,291 Forumite
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    Today I have/will:

    1.  Checked online banking
    2.  Meals from stores apart from tea as I've ordered an Indian but is was budgeted for
    3.  Duolingo Welsh (just passed checkpoint 4 so nearly finished)
    4.  Cleaned bathroom
    5.  Set budget for next week
    Tesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini
  • DawnW
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    Afternoon all :)
    Was babysitting from 9-2, and then fed everyone,so am shattered. I have the washing up of doom to do, plus toys to put away. OH is away for the weekend, so just planning on a snack tonight. Certainly don't feel like cooking!
    Apart from looking after the kids I have:
    Walked dog x 2
    Made cream of celery soup from a bunch of celery that had been lurking about for some time. DD2 and I had some for lunch. Unsuprisingly the kids weren't interested :D 
    Little 4 y o GS helped me to clean up the patio a bit after mine and OH's demolition efforts. We have more to do, but it is tidier for now.
    Charity shop trawl with DD2 and the kids when DD2 got back from work / ferrying GD to her swimming lesson. I got a pair of pillowcases, also bought a top for GD and a couple of other bits for the kids. Bought a few more seed potatoes in Poundstre*cher. Must note spends down before I forget.
    Better wash up, put toys and stuff away and light the stove as it is starting to get chilly.
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