What Small Things Will You Do This Week?? 30/05/22

Bagpuss741 · 30 May 2022 at 11:49AM

When we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.

But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free, or staying debt free.

Examples could be hanging washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending.

So be proud of those small steps, they really are important 😀

Bagpuss741 · 30 May 2022 at 11:54AM

I hope I haven't crossed posted

Today I have/will:

1. Checked online banking
2. Paid Tesco cc
3. Been into Cardiff to pick up parcel
4. Meals from stores
5. Keep electricity spend as low as possible
6. Surveys
7. Duolingo
8. Scan laptop with free antivirus

twiggy86 · 30 May 2022 at 1:40PM

Hi @Bagpuss741 - thanks for the thread!

Today I have/will:

Check banks
Load of washing on 30 degree eco wash
Make lunch to take to work
Drive on eco mode
Update spreadsheet with weekend spends
Finalise June budget
Shuffle money to correct accounts (paid a day early but other than the shuffling I'm trying to ignore!)
Gym at lunch (credits already paid for)
Claim small amount from TCB
Charge phone fully before leaving work
Hang washing on airer
Dinner from stores
Start a new crochet project!

Hope everyone is well.

Twigs

twiggy86 · 31 May 2022 at 8:11AM

Morning all?

I'm working from home today so list is a little different...

Check banks
Update spreadsheet... to reflect a NSD yesterday!
Double check June budget
Make a conscious effort to keep energy spends to a minimum
If weather improves, pop tortoises in the garden (so that their light can be turned off!)
Lunch from home
Make CC payment
Turn off laptop and phone properly when I finish work
Submit meter reads (need to find a way to reach the electricity meter as we've moved some things and I realised I can't climb on the table like I normally do!!!)
Make meal plan for next few days
Write shopping list
Shop to list
Dinner from stores
Crochet in front of the TV

That's everything I can think of for now!

Twigs

Bagpuss741 · 31 May 2022 at 8:37AM

Today I have/will:

1. Checked online banking
2. Off to the theatre tonight to see waitress so have bought sweets to take and will just pop a water bottle in my bag
3. Meals from stores
4. Duolingo
5. Start meal plan and shopping list
6. Keep electricity spend as low as possible
7. Read free book

dizzyblnd · 31 May 2022 at 8:57AM

Morning everyone.

I’ve been reminded of a few things I need to do by you wonderful people:
- meal plan for the next week or so
- do shopping list
- check for any vouchers
- look for some bits for a jubilee celebration
- nsd
- take the kids swimming (pre-paid)
- all meals from home
- clean the downstairs

carrielovesfanta · 31 May 2022 at 11:17AM

Hi folks,

Good news - I have finally finished those blankets and pillows! I'm very happy!

Quick lists from me!

MSE things:

B/L/D from stores

OH to drop gift to friend on his way to work

Start finalising the budget sheet for EoM/SoM

Keep elec/gas spend to a minimum

Charge phone in work

Non-MSE things:

OH and I both working - petrol used

I need to get home from work on the train so spend there

Other things:

Go for my walks

Start packing to go to parents' over the BHW

Have a good one all

clf

BlueJ94 · 31 May 2022 at 5:59PM

Evening all,

I started working in a different department at my main job, I get to take apart iPhone screens. It's actually really fun, I enjoy being hands on and trying things!

Today I've

Washed pots and pans
Put away some washing

We're having a bbq soon!

carrielovesfanta · 1 June 2022 at 10:21AM

Morning folks

More sunshine and showers here. Got home quite late from work dt getting a lift to nearest city then the train home.

Today's MSE list:

WFH

B/L/D from stores

OH gigging tonight

Gym done. Can only use 2/3 paid sessions this week though as I will be away - done

Washing out on line - done

Sort SoM/EoM budget - done

Go to allotment to plant beans and pick lettuce

Prep overnight oats and train snacks for tomorrow

Had a rootle and found OH's HRM (saves me buying a different fitness tracker) - my Fitbit doesn't measure my heartrate well during my CrossFit classes. - done

Check that cheque paid in through app has cleared (it has)

Spendy things:

None I think...

Other things:

Pack bags for going away

Have a good one all

clf x

Bagpuss741 · 4 June 2022 at 9:52AM

Today I have/will:

1. Checked online banking (habit)
2. Went to Tesco for bird food and firelighters
3. Duolingo
4. Meals from stores
5. Read free book
6. Keep electricity spend as low as possible
7. Surveys
8. Drink home made honey and lemon later and take a paracetamol as I have a stinking cold and refuse to pay for lemsip

What Small Things Will You Do This Week?? 30/05/22

When we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.

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