2008 - Live on £4000 for a full year.

Frugaldom

bails wrote: »

Well, I was on the middle of catching up with all the posts (how many?!:D) but I just had to interrupt myself to say -
Nykmedia, tell me more about this house!!! Neither of us may not be able to afford it but I'm definitely up for a bit of house '!!!!!!' If you tell me it's in Scotland too then I may just have to rob a bank :rotfl:
Right, back to the thread...:o

Will PM you so I don't go off topic here but oh drooooool..... I might be forced to drag someone out for a Sunday drive this weekend just to see it from a distance :rotfl: Please may I have permission to blow the budget on lunch out on.... oh, stuff that, it's never too cold or wet for a picnic. I'll dress warm and take a brollie

andromache_2

Angelofthenorth wrote: »

Hi everyone. I've been following the challenge avidly and have finally plucked up the courage to post. I would love to join in if I may, with a budget of £4000. I've kept a track of my spending so far this month - I was too skint not to! You've all been such an inspiration and I've picked up loads of tips. I just love reading this thread!

Hiya! :hello: I saw the Angel of the North in September; it was very impressive! Good luck with the challenge

FunBrum

Janey51...I know what you mean about having to use your petrol for other peoples needs. It sounds awlful but I think Im becoming a right miser! As for the erm...stealing, its fair gain to re-coup your loses!:rotfl:

NYK....The lavender sounds great. Im going to try that one. Thanks:beer:

Lexxi....Well done on your insurance. Im hoping to get a bargain tomorrow as I have to re-new my car insurance:p

Keep up the good work everyone :T xx

princess_leia_3

Not had a good few days I got overnighted in hosp due to preg problems (all ok now I think!) but I have no idea what was spent as it was DH who had the power for a change!!!

As we had no change for parking we had to get money out of the bank, spent loads on petrol and snacks etc as hosp food is :eek:

So I got some working out to do tomorrow and will adjust my totals as good as I can get it

Will try and catch up on posts too :rolleyes:

mumzyof2

princess_leia wrote: »

Not had a good few days I got overnighted in hosp due to preg problems (all ok now I think!) but I have no idea what was spent

Hello, Are you ok now? How many weeks are you? I'd of been 12 weeks But thats life .... Hope your ok now x

FunBrum

princess_leia wrote: »

Not had a good few days I got overnighted in hosp due to preg problems (all ok now I think!) but I have no idea what was spent

Oh you poor thing. Hope you are okay. You are in the right place here as we are a caring little clan :lovethoug :kisses3:

fallen_angel_shelley

princess_leia wrote: »

Not had a good few days I got overnighted in hosp due to preg problems (all ok now I think!) but I have no idea what was spent as it was DH who had the power for a change!!!

As we had no change for parking we had to get money out of the bank, spent loads on petrol and snacks etc as hosp food is :eek:

So I got some working out to do tomorrow and will adjust my totals as good as I can get it

Will try and catch up on posts too :rolleyes:

don't worry to much about your spending right now, it's more important that you rest and get well. that goes for you as well mumzy. take care ladies. xx

FunBrum

Angelofthenorth...Welcome!:T

Mumzy.....Hugs:smileyhea

NYK ....I know what you mean about soup... We are big soup eaters in this house too. Mainly 'cos I hate waste, love the taste and its cheap and good for you!:j Great for cold winter nights!;)

bails

Ooh, I love Boosts!

nykmedia wrote: »

this is the EIGHTH house I have lived in since 2001! :eek:

Ha ha, know how you feel - this is the 5th house I've lived in in the past year! :rolleyes:

So much I'd like to catch up on but I've been out all day at my best mate's mum's funeral (v sad but he's coping well so far) and OH is downstairs probably finger-tapping (actually probably not as he's a love but I'm sure he would like to see me), but there are just two things I simply have to tell you which will hopefully help to cheer up those who are feeling a little down.
1) My OH said yesterday that he thinks we should have letters after our names for all the hard work we're doing - so from this moment on I am Bails BA Hons PGCE MSE I'm currently only an undergraduate but I'm working towards my Masters :j
2) this is brilliant - I went to Mr T today as I was down at mum's, purely to look for bargains.. I found a few (including a whole cheese platter for £1.10) but the best one by far was this - 2 bean burgers reduced from £1.49 to 45p, so I bought 2 packs. On the original packaging it said if you bought 2 you'd get a £1 off. I thought to myself, 'I wonder...' and yes, you've guessed it, Mr T very kindly gave me the pound back. So 2x45p = 90p - £1 = -10p I paid for 4 beanburgers!!:rotfl:So fear not, fellow 4Kers, as Mr T has obviously heard about our challenge and is so impressed that he's paying us to buy his food! I shall be rich beyond my wildest dreams; a house like that one will be mine!!! :rotfl:

Catch up properly tomorrow peeps, love to you all xx

princess_leia_3

mumzyof2 wrote: »

Hello, Are you ok now? How many weeks are you? I'd of been 12 weeks But thats life .... Hope your ok now x

Hi Mumzy, thanks for your thoughts, I know how bad you feel I had a m/c in Feb last year so feel so lucky to be where I am now, I am 31 wks preg and its bit a bit of a trek this one but it will all be worth it come March!!
All seems to be ok, I will get checked out twice weekly from now on so I feel alot more reassured

Thanks also Funbrum and Shelley too I love the cuppa and kiss