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2008 - Live on £4000 for a full year.

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  • mumzyof2
    mumzyof2 Posts: 3,343 Forumite
    i would set a target amount and also have you visited the grocery challenge thread over on money saving old style?
    Sealed Pot dec 08 - dec 09 so far £27.67, Live off £4k Spent £330.20 GC £1,200 for 2009 Spent £50.78 PaD so far £650.07
    Debts: L/woods £154.00 C/One PAID O/D £649.90 Next £299.95 O/D PAID Gas £72.60 Electric £155.73 Mum £640.00 Orange £490.32
  • FrankieM
    FrankieM Posts: 2,454 Forumite
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    Yeah I have...its quite good to focus you isn't it?
    I'm not sure what kind of target amount would realistic..
  • bails
    bails Posts: 3,196 Forumite
    Mumzy, the washing is clean, smells very slightly strange but I'm used to it not smelling of anything (I use ecoballs) so I'll see what it's like once it's dry but I might use oils with it next time.
    Frankie, is that for everything or just essentials? That might help you work out a realistic target.
    The 1,000 Day Challenge:
    Feb 16, 2016
    500/30,000
    1.67%
  • mumzyof2
    mumzyof2 Posts: 3,343 Forumite
    What like lavender oil? I might buy some soapnuts. Let me know how it is when your clothes are dry
    Frankie i love the grocery thread :)
    Sealed Pot dec 08 - dec 09 so far £27.67, Live off £4k Spent £330.20 GC £1,200 for 2009 Spent £50.78 PaD so far £650.07
    Debts: L/woods £154.00 C/One PAID O/D £649.90 Next £299.95 O/D PAID Gas £72.60 Electric £155.73 Mum £640.00 Orange £490.32
  • mumzyof2
    mumzyof2 Posts: 3,343 Forumite
    where is everyone tonight?
    Sealed Pot dec 08 - dec 09 so far £27.67, Live off £4k Spent £330.20 GC £1,200 for 2009 Spent £50.78 PaD so far £650.07
    Debts: L/woods £154.00 C/One PAID O/D £649.90 Next £299.95 O/D PAID Gas £72.60 Electric £155.73 Mum £640.00 Orange £490.32
  • FrankieM
    FrankieM Posts: 2,454 Forumite
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    bails,
    thats for everything except mortgage, council tax, water and phone/ broadband cause DH gets that expensed...
    Its a lot isn't it.....but as I said, I'm hoping some of that will reduce. The amount I gave also included 2 lots of car tax at £180 each and music lesson for 2 children at £360 each.....
    I personally prefer to add everything....
  • Marru
    Marru Posts: 4,126 Forumite
    I am here. I am pretending to work but actually I am playing Sudoku. Considering having an early night as my LO has started a habit to get me up at half five in the morning. Ouch!

    Marru
    "Everything will be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not the end."

  • FrankieM
    FrankieM Posts: 2,454 Forumite
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    oh, I forgot to mention thats for 6. 2 adults and 4 children...
  • elantan
    elantan Posts: 21,022 Forumite
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    funbrum sounds to me like you might enjoy reading the secret ...hope your amazing day has continued
  • Spent too much today,£80.A one off glitch and back on track tomorrow with avengance.Still a small spree compared to my pre MSE spending sprees.
    I did need the 2 dog beds @£20 each and they were good value for our great big dogs,but I could have done without the takeaway and the framed print.
    Good luck with your own targets everyone!!!
    "Reaching out to touch the stars dont forget the flowers at your feet".
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