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Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
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So true! My MIL used the old terry nappies as dining table chair covers (loose ones, not as the actual upholstery) when I first knew Mr MV (we were 18, he was the eldest so it might not have been unexpected for youngest brother to drop things on the chairs - or the older ones for that matter!). Not having been raised in terry nappies, it wasn't until much later that I realised that that's what they were!ladyholly said:That was always the advantage of Terry nappies. All you can do with disposables is create stuff for landfill.
@EssexHebridean - I've given away various sorts of cleaning products locally over the years - including some from grandparents' house clearances etc. And there's a (half?) bottle of fabric conditioner doing the rounds at the moment I've seen - I'm sure it'll go soon though.Mortgage free 16/06/2023! £132,500 cleared in 11 years, 3 months and 7 days
'Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.' Ernest Hemingway8 -
Much, much better than wasting things. Agree about disposable nappies - sustainability nightmare. I did read a piece a couple of years ago, if I remember rightly, which said there had been some sort of treatment of them & experimental use in road building. Goodness knows how that works. I definitely didn't dream this, btw!
F2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
2) To read 50 books (12/50) 3) The Re-Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
Remember....if you have to put it on a credit card, extend your overdraft or take out a loan to buy whatever it is, you probably can't afford it, as that's not your money, it's somebody else's!7 -
No, you didn't! I remember something about that too - they are being quite experimental with road surfaces and plastic waste... but the potential microplastics in the environment worry me.foxgloves said:Much, much better than wasting things. Agree about disposable nappies - sustainability nightmare. I did read a piece a couple of years ago, if I remember rightly, which said there had been some sort of treatment of them & experimental use in road building. Goodness knows how that works. I definitely didn't dream this, btw!
FMortgage free 16/06/2023! £132,500 cleared in 11 years, 3 months and 7 days
'Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.' Ernest Hemingway7 -
Hope the dental work goes ok.6
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As @Blackcats says, hope all goes well tomorrow. Well done for being brave and getting it sorted. And for having pots so this can happen without debt, what an excellent achievement! Make sure to be extra kind to yourself for the next few days xhttps://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty6 -
Thanks all. Am dreading it. Been awake since 2.40am. I just want it over & done with now, including this morning's 3.5k bill.
F2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
2) To read 50 books (12/50) 3) The Re-Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
Remember....if you have to put it on a credit card, extend your overdraft or take out a loan to buy whatever it is, you probably can't afford it, as that's not your money, it's somebody else's!9 -
Sending positive vibes and gentle hugs x5
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Hope it goes well and it’s over quickly. Ouch to the bill! It will all be worth it I’m sure.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪5
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What are your plans once you are home later knitting? audiobook? reading? resting?
Sending hugs and positive thoughts.
Fashion on a ration 2025 0/66 coupons spent
79.5 coupons rolled over 4/75.5 coupons spent - using for secondhand purchases
One income, home educating family5 -
Hope it's not as bad as you fear. Baileys Babe's suggestion is a good one - think of something nice that is happening afterwards (easier said than done, of course!).Mortgage free 16/06/2023! £132,500 cleared in 11 years, 3 months and 7 days
'Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.' Ernest Hemingway7
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