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Progress not Perfection

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  • jokono
    jokono Posts: 773 Forumite
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    I always get food (and exercise) inspiration when reading your diary, SA 😍
    I have everything I need for that mushroom chilli, except the wine pots but I'm sure it will be tasty anyway. 
    01.12.2020 - CC £16,839 / Loan £18,820 / EF £0
    03.07.2023 - CC (0%) £9,859 / Loan £0 / Savings £10,110
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,951 Forumite
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    That's an excellent price for travel insurance. Who do you use?
    I always go via Money Supermarket to compare prices, I go for good cover rather than the cheapest. Our current provider is Insure For. I would advise to go through a comparison website rather than go straight to the insurer. 

    Mr SA is classed as cured as his Lymphoma has been in remission for over 5 years but I still declare it. Also declare his disabilities/brain damage. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,951 Forumite
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    edited 21 January 2024 at 1:13PM
    jokono said:
    I always get food (and exercise) inspiration when reading your diary, SA 😍
    I have everything I need for that mushroom chilli, except the wine pots but I'm sure it will be tasty anyway. 
    I come in useful sometimes, not very often though 😆

    I only have 250g of mushrooms so will be a small version 🤣 I always keep a supply of the red and white wine stock pots in, they’re so useful. I used to buy the little bottles of cooking wine before but they disappeared from supermarkets which is a shame. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • jokono
    jokono Posts: 773 Forumite
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    I used 650g of mushrooms and added an extra can of beans as I felt the mushroom to bean ratio was off. I now have enough chilli for the whole week, I don't like frozen/thawed mushrooms so I will have to eat it all before it goes off. 

    And I found a small bottle of red, 187ml, I think MrJ brought it home from his work travels before covid. I poured it all in!
    01.12.2020 - CC £16,839 / Loan £18,820 / EF £0
    03.07.2023 - CC (0%) £9,859 / Loan £0 / Savings £10,110
  • That's an excellent price for travel insurance. Who do you use?
    I always go via Money Supermarket to compare prices, I go for good cover rather than the cheapest. Our current provider is Insure For. I would advise to go through a comparison website rather than go straight to the insurer. 

    Mr SA is classed as cured as his Lymphoma has been in remission for over 5 years but I still declare it. Also declare his disabilities/brain damage. 
    Yes I always use a comparison site. Agree about good cover, its important to read the small print
    Making the debt go down and savings go up

    LBM 2015 - debt £57K / Now £27,424....its going down

     Mortgage Free December 9th 2024! 
    18mths ahead of schedule.  

    Challenges

    EF  £1200/£3000
    .

    Studies/surveys January £65.85

    Decluttering items 1402/
    2025.  73/2026
    Books read    23 in 2025.  2026- 3 (target is 52)  
    Jigsaws done  20 in 2025.  1/2026  

    My debt free diary...https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6396218/we-will-get-this-debt-d£own-the-savings-up


  • Cherryfudge
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    It sounds like a good chat up line, @Sun_Addict :D Now of course, I can't say the same to you (but I do like it. :D It's nice and sunny).
    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 21/3/22
  • that's a pretty lunch bag. Our little gift shop in the village has a lot of stuff with bees on, was tempted by a mug the other day, but as I've just got rid of loads of mugs to CS, it wouldn't have really been a wise buy....lol
    Making the debt go down and savings go up

    LBM 2015 - debt £57K / Now £27,424....its going down

     Mortgage Free December 9th 2024! 
    18mths ahead of schedule.  

    Challenges

    EF  £1200/£3000
    .

    Studies/surveys January £65.85

    Decluttering items 1402/
    2025.  73/2026
    Books read    23 in 2025.  2026- 3 (target is 52)  
    Jigsaws done  20 in 2025.  1/2026  

    My debt free diary...https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6396218/we-will-get-this-debt-d£own-the-savings-up


  • My daughter has the same lunch bag it's lovely but apparently kids at 6th form don't use lunch bags 😂
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