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Progress not Perfection
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That's fantastic SA! Does this mean another holiday in the sun?
Whatever you use it for, you deserve it. I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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Great newsSun_Addict said:In very good money news I'm finally getting a decent sized cost of living payment from work. Will be in this month's wages. Just waiting for the pay rise to be confirmed now although this will be backdated. I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Fabulous news on the pay rise, it’s much deserved.Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊
My WW and friends diary is here 😁 …
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The cassoulet was beautiful so will definitely make again. I made two portions so enough for a lunch or another dinner.With the COL payment from work, although it’s a good amount it’s taxed so need to see how much it is after that. I hope to put most of it to one side but I desperately need a pair of trainers to walk to work in as I’ve worn the bottoms of mine smooth so they’re slippery when it’s wet. I also need some new bath towels.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)4
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Another working week done. Getting closer to the Zante holiday 😎Worked in the office today but finished early. I never do a full day on Fridays 😆
Yet another spending day as took advantage of the coffee and cookie for £1 deal at work. Plus I went to L*dl on the way home.Managed to get some time relaxing in my hanging chair with my book when I got home. The weather has been fantastic today.Tried another new recipe tonight smoked haddock with leeks, cauliflower and pearl barley it was absolutely delicious. I think the recipe was from the Mr T magazine but can’t be certain. It was supposed to be made with spelt but didn’t have any so used pearl barley.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)6 -
Coffee & cookie for a quid is amazing.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.2 -
Indeed especially as it’s a C0sta. Worth going into the office for 🤣beanielou said:Coffee & cookie for a quid is amazing.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)3 -
Happy Saturday 🥂
Currently trying to locate the source of the “something off” whiff I keep getting 🤔
Doing a live ClubFit class in 30 minutes then will be going to the big Mr T with the soft plastic recycling. Then it’s the park with the dog. Should just about get back before the predicted rain.Trying another new recipe tonight from the new PON book - mushroom and spinach curry. I’m going to make 4 portions and freeze 3.Not a lot else happening, might sort out my suitcase this afternoon.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)3 -
I'm sure the whiffs like the hot weather. We have one too, which I thought was the washing machine but a deep clean, while it improved the washer, hasn't got rid of The Smell.
Sorting your suitcase makes your next holiday sound imminent! How long now?I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/222 -
I love the sound of the smoked haddock dish. I've got loads in the freezer. Must see if I can find the recipe,Have adventures. laugh a lot and always be kind.2
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