what Small Things Will You Do This Week? 26/09/22

BlueJ94

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 😀

BlueJ94

Hopefully I’ve not cross posted, if I have just let me know! 

To do

make work lunch 
empty dishwasher 
put clothes in washer 
put gammon in the slow cooker for dinner tonight - done!

Went to the new euro car parts place I’m supporting until tomorrow and they’re lovely. First half the shift I helped with warehouse and second half I got to sit in the van and help deliver. Tomorrow they’re going to get me out and about delivering!

leftatthetrafficlights

Today I:

Started writing my meal plan based on the freezer inventory 
Put off doing laundry as it was raining on and off for most of the day (normally I would just use the td)
Rejigged my budgets for when my tax rebate has cleared

Not much as haven't felt great today but I'm hoping to get some stuff planted tomorrow for winter veg/salads 😁

DawnW

Morning all

Had a covid jab yesterday, didn't sleep well and feel under the weather today. And I have to go to the dentist this afternoon

Only a check up, but I really don't feel like it. It is too late to cancel, and don't want to in any case as it will take ages to get another appointment (and I am a private patient, no chance of NHS round here). So few ambitions to get much done today. I had HG raspberries with breakfast, have cleaned up the kitchen, and prepped the postal survey items for the coming week.

It is cold, wet and windy, so I am pleased that I got the washing mostly dried outside yesterday. I need to get it on the airer to finish off.

Bagpuss741

Today I have/will:

1.  Checked online banking
2.  Received my £150 pip cost of living payment so will order coal (we have a coal fire) I also treated myself to a bottle of cough medicine I had a cold last week and its gone on to my chest, I am currently rattling like an old miner.
3.  Meals from stores
4.  Sorted meal plan ready for Aldi shop tomorrow.
5.  Surveys
6.  Consumer pulse/pmp
7.  Washing currently drying on airer

twiggy86

Afternoon all!

Feel like I've been AWOL for ages but not sure how long it's actually been! I hope everyone is well! 

Today I have/will:

• Wash hair and let dry naturally
• Load of washing on 30 degree eco wash 
• Drive on eco mode
• Get petrol on way to work at cheapest garage I pass 
• Snap receipts 
• Finish pumpkin commission at lunch so I can give to a friend later 
• Charge phone and battery pack at work
• Update spreadsheet 
• Hang washing on airer
• Write small shopping list 
• Shop to list 
• Dinner from stores 

That's everything I can think of for today.
Twigs 

twiggy86

Morning all!

Today I have/will:

• Drive on eco mode
  
• Transfer money to a friend which I owe
• Transfer £100 to parents off what I owe them 
• Update spreadsheet 
• Snap receipt
  
• Read MSE email
• Start October budget 
• Charge phone and battery pack at work
  

That's everything I can think of for today.
Twigs 

DawnW

Morning all

Had a really early night and feel more human this morning as a result!

Today I have / will:

Home grown berries with breakfast (still picking a few!)

Dog walk, free exercise. Didn't feel like it, but it made me ache less

Stripped off bed, washed linen and put the winter duvet on

Washing out on the line to dry. Will probably have to finish it off on the airer, but it is blowing nicely atm.

Weekly shop done - still need a couple of things that Lidl didn't have, but I can get those in town tomorrow when I walk to work

Cleaned bathroom

Washed my hair and allowed it to dry naturally

This afternoon I intend to hoover and dust the middle floor of the house.

Dinner will be pork chops with new potatoes and salad, as I have lots of home grown lettuce and tomatoes.

DawnW

Had a couple of decluttering wins - an old golf trolley from the garage has been collected by a freecycler, and loads of plates, glasses etc were collected by one of the town councillors who appealed for household items for a Ukrainian family.

Less good news is that a plant's drainage saucer has overflowed and made a nasty mark on my antique dining table OH can sort it out, as he does wood stuff, but imagine the tutting!

twiggy86

Morning all!

Today I have/will:

• Make lunch to take to work
• Load of washing on eco wash 
• Drive on eco mode
  
• Update spreadsheet 
  
• Snap receipt
  
• Continue October budget 
  
• Start pricing up something/ looking into reviews before buying 
• Charge phone and battery pack at work
  
• Pop to shop for a few bits 
• Dinner from stores
• Turn oven off at wall after use
• Crochet in front of the TV 

That's everything I can think of for today.
Twigs 

Bagpuss741

Today I have/will:

1.  Checked online banking
2.  NSD
3.  Sorted car insurance and breakdown
4.  Meals from stores
5.  Surveys/FPL