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So are you investing your work bonus in Shark shares?
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 -
That's Wednesday almost done. I was in the office until just before lunchtime when I got fed up of being freezing cold and came home. Blooming air con, I detest it 🤬
The carpet cleaner arrived earlier, that was super quick delivery, less than 24 hours. Not had time to look at it yet. Mr SA's wellies have also arrived.
Stopped off at Lid! on the way home. Picked up Mr SA's free apple turnover and the free drink item (6 cans of diet lemonade). Mr SA now has a free pretzel 😆 Struggling to get used to the new store layout after the revamp.
Exercise has been walking to/from work, another short yoga session after work and Zumba at 6pm.
Tonight's dinner is Tofu with rice noodles and stir fried veg.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)4 -
Oooh, I fancy some tofu now you've mentioned it. I used to make 'Indonesian tofu rice' ages ago. I know I copied the recipe into my new book recently, so I must bring it back into our more regular repertoire.
There;ll be no stopping Mr SA now he's got those new wellies!
F2025's challenges: 1) To fill our 10 Savings Pots to their healthiest level ever
2) To read 100 books (36/100) 3) The Shrinking of Foxgloves 5.9kg/30kg
"Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards" (Soren Kirkegaard 1813-55)2 -
Bet you can't wait to use the carpet cleaner now. I was very excited the first time we used ours, Couldn't believe just how dirty the water was, and also how much fluff it sucked up. and I think I am quite good at cleaning, and we never go on carpets with shoes on or anything. Just goes to show.....Making the debt go down and savings go up
LBM 2015 - debt £57K / Now £28,744....its going down
Mortgage Free December 9th 2024! 18mths ahead of schedule. Since 2022 we paid over £15K in OPs.Challenges
EF #68 £450/£3000
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Fiver Friday '25 #10 £15
Studies/surveys July £72.46
Decluttering items 753
Books read 12
Jigsaws done 8
My debt free diary...https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6396218/we-will-get-this-debt-d£own-the-savings-up3 -
Our carpet cleaner has always felt like a massive faff & lives in the loft hardly ever seeing the light of day.
F2025's challenges: 1) To fill our 10 Savings Pots to their healthiest level ever
2) To read 100 books (36/100) 3) The Shrinking of Foxgloves 5.9kg/30kg
"Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards" (Soren Kirkegaard 1813-55)2 -
Supermarket layouts are changed periodically to make you buy more - honestly, it's an age-old marketing ruse.
I have a handwritten list of the layout of my usual Mr T and Ald! stores, and write my shopping list in that order.What would you get if all you got was what you were thankful for?2 -
Enjoy the latest 🦈 to join your household.2
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I have struggled with our Tesco since they did a refit before Christmas. I did notice that yesterday some items have move again.
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I’m not sure I’d attach the phrase can’t wait to use it 🤣 but the carpet needs cleaning desperately. I dread to think how dirty the water will be 😬Makingabobor2 said:Bet you can't wait to use the carpet cleaner now. I was very excited the first time we used ours, Couldn't believe just how dirty the water was, and also how much fluff it sucked up. and I think I am quite good at cleaning, and we never go on carpets with shoes on or anything. Just goes to show.....I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2 -
I get that in theory while I'm searching for cornflakes I might spot the flavour of jam that I've not been able to find for the last five years, or suddenly be seized with a compulsion to buy washing up sponges, but surely I'm not the only one to give up the search in exasperation and buy what I want elsewhere?satchmo1 said:Supermarket layouts are changed periodically to make you buy more - honestly, it's an age-old marketing ruse.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 21/3/221
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