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What Small DFW Things Will You Do This Week 25/07/22

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  • twiggy86
    twiggy86 Posts: 2,679 Forumite
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    edited 27 July 2022 at 3:20PM
    Morning all! 

    Great to see the thread busy this week! 

    Today I have/will:
    • Check banks
    • Make lunch to take to work
    • Drive on eco mode
    • Message person on V*nted who made an offer on a dress - don't think I'm going to accept though (it's been "favourited a few times so holding out for the asking price)
    • Message company re refund - the parcel has been "in transit" back to them for nearly two weeks now!  Within 15mins had the refund so that's been shuffled off! Been paid for leaflets so that's been shuffled off too!
    • Update spreadsheet
    • Read latest MSE email
    • Snap receipts
    • Look at budget for August 
    • Dinner from stores 
    • Crochet in front of the TV (currently working on the next birthday present!)
    That's everything I can think of for now. Hope you all have a good day!
    Twigs 
    Debt as at 5 June 2023 - £15,600.89
    Current debt - £5,935.00
    Total paid off - £9,665.89 (61% paid off)
  • DawnW
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    Morning all :)
    OH I think has covid :(  though he is currently testing negative, However, lots of people I know have reported testing negative for the first few days, and the symptoms are there, so it seems sensible to take precautions to avoid passing it on if possible. Not sure where he could have got it from, as he rarely socialises indoors. I have moved to the spare bedroom and am using the small second bathroom for the duration. Must disinfect surfaces later, though my feeling is that it is airborne and that surfaces are pretty low risk tbh. I am fairly resigned to getting it, though I have had an extra jab due to being (allegedly) clinically extremely vulnerable. I will do some batch cooking today, so that we have food prepped just in case I don't feel up to cooking over the next few days. We don't really do ready meals or takeaways etc. I am fine currently, though have cancelled work for this week as I don't want to be unwittingly passing it around. I realise I am lucky to be able to do this!
    So far I have taken the dog out and tackled the kitchen, which is pretty poor given it is gone 10.30!  My excuse is I didn't sleep much in the spare bed - but I will do the following:
    Disinfect surfaces
    Water garden pots etc that need it
    Batch cooking - I will make a large chilli (already have an aubergine curry that I made last night)
    Walk the dog again
    Do some housework

    Great tips re meds @allydowd and @twiggy86
    I save water too @ziggy2407 It isn't tight, it is avoiding waste and helping the environment
    Hope everyone has a good day :)

  • Bagpuss741
    Bagpuss741 Posts: 2,291 Forumite
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    Today I have/will

    1.  Checked online banking
    2.  Cleaned car inside and checked tyres, screen wash and oil.  Put wd40 on door hinges.
    3.  Meals from stores
    4.  Read free book
    5.  Duolingo
    6.  Picked rhubarb and gave to my neighbour.  We both grow fruit/veg and share it with each other.
    7.  Washing is drying on the line
    8.  Brush cat and use the opportunity to check her for any lumps or bumps.
    9.  Surveys
    10.  Pick my postcode
    11.  Keep electricity usage as low as possible

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  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    Hi July Junk-repellers,

    Been at work today so not many opportunities to save money.

    Debt-Free-Nillionaire Continuity Plan Year Eight:

    Alarm clock off at the wall during day time.

    Turn off WiFi box when not using it.

    Took a packed lunch to work all week. Didn't buy yummy but costly food and drink at work and managed to walk past the ice creams.

    Took a quick shower.



    Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama
  • ziggy2407
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    Good evening everyone

    Late post for me as very tired so not managed a great deal but have to accept days like these and not beat myself up too much.  

    Today's small things were 

    Popped to H*bbycraft to spend my £5 birthday gift from them 
    Ordered a free card from Moonp*g (was in emails as they've missed me - ironic really as have never ordered and paid for a card from them , I've only ever claimed free cards)
    Checked Bank & make PAD  
    Swagbucks 
    Entered a couple of comps -
    Purged a few emails - 
    Read Library book   
    All meals from cupboards/fridge/freezer 
    Checked: PMP, WinaDinner, Freejackpot, MyDaali and Everup 

    Night all 

    C x 
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  • DawnW
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    Morning all :)
    Not a great night's sleep, and I have only walked and fed the dog, had breakfast and emptied the dishwasher so far. OH not up yet, he is coughing and I don't think he had a very good night :(
    Today I intend to:
    Make the chilli I didn't get round to yesterday
    Check banks and update my spends book, as I don't think everything is in there. Must also pay the milk bill.
    Some housework
    Soup from freezer for lunch
    Water anything that needs it in the garden, and pick any produce that is ready. I found enough late strawberries yesterday for a small bowl of strawberries and cream each for dessert for OH and I :)
    Cook a small roast for dinner. It is our wedding anniversary (a big one) and we are confined to home as OH has covid :(  I don't suppose we would have done much anyway - I was supposed to be at work for a start :D  However, we are lucky to have escaped it till now to be honest.


  • twiggy86
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    Morning all!

    Today I have/will:
    • Check banks
    • Use very end of shower gel
    • Make lunch to take to work
    • Drive on eco mode
    • Message person on V*nted who made an offer on a dress
    • Update spreadsheet
    • Look at budget for August 
    • Print pattern at work (wfh for next two weeks so won't have a chance to do then)
    • Pop to shop for a couple of bits needed for dinner (forgot to put on the list - I am sticking to my meal plan though!)
    • Snap receipts
    • Dinner from stores 
    • Park for free at netball
    That's everything I can think of for now. Hope you all have a good day!
    Twigs 
    Debt as at 5 June 2023 - £15,600.89
    Current debt - £5,935.00
    Total paid off - £9,665.89 (61% paid off)
  • Bagpuss741
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    Happy Anniversary @DawnW

    Today I have/will:

    1.  Checked online banking
    2.  Been to Morrisons for cat treats
    3.  Keep electricity spends low
    4.  Read free book
    5.  Duolingo
    6.  Surveys
    7.  Pick my postcode
    8.  Meals from stores - Home made pie with veggies

    Tesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini
  • BlueJ94
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    Evening all,

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