What Small Things will you do this week 21/02 21 February 2022 at 9:40AM in Debt-free wannabe 43 replies 1K views

DawnW

Evening all

Today I have / will:

Dog walk

Kitchen and bathroom clean up

Went out to a local town to have a look round the shops. Bought some potatoes   but enjoyed looking in the trendy little shops in this rather posh town. Actually I bought a little pot of sweet pea plants at the market as well. Went into Lidl on the way home to do the shopping for this week. Didn't need much. Looked at the £1.50 veg boxes, but they were full of wilted herbs and green potatoes, so I didn't buy!

Got the growlight out of the loft, set it up in the dining room, and sowed some aubergine and mesembryanthemum (sp?) seeds.

Listed some slug trap things on the local gardening site for free pick up.

DD left some stuff on the doorstep (just recovered from covid, so she didn't want to come in), a sort of sourdough culture called a 'Herman' in a jam jar, some parsnips from one of her neighbours, a grubby blanket that she must have borrowed at some point, and one of my shopping bags   She texted me instructions and recipes for the Herman. It is very like an American type thing that was circulating round the school mums years ago. I will try it out, so followed the instructions to get it going, and hope it doesn't climb out of its bowl overnight!

Need to record spends, and get OH to prep the parsnips, as the arthritis in my hands is playing up today.

ziggy2407

Deb4 said:

ziggy2407 said:

Afternoon everyone

Shopping/Meal plans - I would go through cupboards, fridge, freezer and make a list of everything I had and then see what meals I can make with what I already have, or just buy odd bits to make meals.  Batch cook and freeze bases - mince for example which can be turned into shepherds pie, chilli, bolognaise, small portions could be made into lunch.  If you have regular takeaways how about having a fakeaway instead.  

 
Re-share referral codes (every little helps)

@ziggy2407 thanks you for your idea of a fakeaway I'm going to have a proper look over the next few days, what referral codes do you share?

Thanks Deb4

Energy Company - Octopus - they give £50 to you and the person you refer
Virgin - £50 each
Topcashback - £25 for me £10 for person referred
Quidco - £25 for me, £5 for person referred
Airtime Rewards - 50p for me, £1 each if friend spends within 7 days
Daali - 200 points each
Swagbucks - 300 SB each 
Shopmium - £3 for me, Pringles for person referred
Shoppix - 200 tokens each 
Attapol - 20p for me and 10% of their earnings, 40p for person referred 
Get My Slice - 1000 points
Wild Deodorant (Eco) - Free case when you sign up and discount for me 
Oddbox Veg/Fruit Delivery - £10 each off 
FreeJackpot - £1 giftcard plus tokens 
Free National Lotto - bonus 

May not sound much but all helps - since we've been with Octopus Ive had over £600in referrals, just by sharing on FB, Twitter etc.  More and more companies/businesses offer rewards now.  


 

ziggy2407

Not a lot managed today due to heart issues, but few bits

Checked Bank and made PAD
Swagbucks
Withdrew money from CHIP 
Moved washing machine to accomodate a new kitchen unit (after selling tumble drier yesterday - more storage definitely needed)
All meals from cupboards/fridge/freezer  
Checked: PMP, WinaDinner, Freejackpot 

Night all, catch you tomorrow 

DawnW

Take care @ziggy2407

Bagpuss741

Today I have/will:

1.  Checked online banking
2.  Been to lidl, fridge now full and only spent £52
3.  NSD (apart from food shop which was budgeted for)
4.  Meals from stores
5.  Surveys
6.  Finish reading book
7.  Duolingo Welsh
8.  Keep a close eye on news regarding Ukraine as I have family there and my heart is breaking for them

La_escocesa

Hi gang 

@ziggy2407  - hope things are ok with you 

Here’s me: 
- Slow cooker - will put on at lunchtime 
- Prep for job interview next week 
- Free training - signed up for month’s free trial
- Turned lights off! 
- Bought a gift voucher for myself from my fave shop - Christmas savings 
- Sort YNAB 

Catch up soon!

ziggy2407

Another lazy day for me - still not 100% but the weather is also grim here, very dark and we have snow.  Woke up to a fab surprise - £250 win with freejackpot (£269 since January)

Check Bank & make PAD - Done
DH to Gym - can't wait to get my routine back and get there too 
DH to build kitchen unit and install -
Swagbucks - Done
Enter a few comps - 
Purge a few emails - 
Read -  
All meals from cupboards/fridge/freezer - 
Check: PMP, WinaDinner, Freejackpot 

Have a good day! 

C x 

Deb4

Thank you @ziggy2407 will have a look at them, would you be able to send me any codes?

Today I will/have done

Sent my receipt from Dentist should get half of the money back
food for stores - going to mum's for tea
check bank
put washer on
read my book
try to upload more items to sell - had a good month so what to keep it up

Take care everyone, hope your family are okay and keeping safe such sad news @Bagpuss741  

BlueJ94

Morning guys! I finally cleared Five Lamps debt!

DawnW

Well done @jadewest94

Today I have / will:

Been up for most of the night as the dog wasn't well. He seems ok now, but I am shattered! OH has just taken him for a short walk, and he (dog, not OH) has gone back to bed. OK for some!

I have checked the banks and updated my spreadsheet (in the middle of the night)

Cleaned up the kitchen

Now having a second coffee. Many more to follow today I think!

I intend to sort out the fridge and freezer today, maybe the larder as well. None are really bad, but I like to keep on top of things to avoid the possibility of food waste.

Some sort of meal plan (which I am actually rubbish at, must get better)

Clean the bathroom

Maybe get out in the garden for some fresh air later

Nothing very ambitious!