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What small things have you done w/c 30/01

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  • Karb
    Karb Posts: 853 Forumite
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    Morning everyone

    Pay day today for me  :)

    Checked online banking
    Transferred some money into savings account and updated spreadsheet
    Heating off
    Washing drying on the line
    All meals from stores

    Debt free since December 2015. It can be done


  • 1LuckyLady
    1LuckyLady Posts: 1,206 Forumite
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    twiggy86 said:
    •  pop into the library to return some audio books
    Have you heard of the app B0rrowbox? It's effectively a free library app for borrowing audiobooks - not sure how it works when you borrow them from an actual library, but the app allows you to simply browse and download without needing to go to the library. You just need your library number and pin to sign up. 
    Thanks Twiggy86,  yes we use b/box but the ones hubby wanted weren't available but the library got cds in for him. 
    Sticking with the "Small things" thread to keep up us on the straight and narrow.
  • ziggy2407
    ziggy2407 Posts: 4,106 Forumite
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    Today's small things

    Checked Bank and made PAD
    Entered a few comps
    Few bits from Mr M
    Uploaded to receipt to Shoppix and Amazon Shopper Panel 
    Meals from cupboards/fridge and freezer
    Checked: Daali, WinaDinner, PMP

    Night all

    C x 
    Goodreads 2025 Challenge :16/75
    Goodreads 2024 Challenge: 65/80
    Goodreads 2023 Challenge: 77/52


  • DawnW
    DawnW Posts: 7,801 Forumite
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    Evening all :)
    Today's list:
    Babysat 5 year old GS this morning, so had great fun doing 5 y o things :)  Washing up by hand in my big white sink is always a hit, and he is actually very good at it. Not sure how moneysaving it is, as he runs the tap a lot. Other than that, it was painting and playdough all the way :D
    Had to buy bread from the corner shop as GS wanted a sandwich and the bit of bread in the breadbin had mould spots :# 
    OH and I cleaned the filthy roof windows in the loft conversion after lunch
    I ended a subscription I decided I didn't want any more, so that will save £15 a month
    Dinner was leftovers from last night, when DS and his fiancee came round for a meal, so no cooking needed today.

  • crawley_girl
    crawley_girl Posts: 2,010 Forumite
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    This week:

    * submitted gas and electricity meter readings
    * haven't the heating all week - jumpers, blankets, socks and hot water bottles
    * tried to pay my some cash into my current account at the Post Office (wasn't able to do that for some reason but will try to rectify tomorrow with the bank)
    * babysat twice over the weekend for cash
    * made an overpayment on my mortgage
    * submitted mileage and expenses claim
    * meal planned for the week
    * used my rewards to pay for part of the shop
    * sent back the substitutes that I didn't want
    * used my points card when I had to visit the supermarket and only bought the things that I needed
    * booked an 'informal chat' with a potential new job
    * started reading a book that I started and put down a few weeks ago
    * used the airfryer/ microwave to cook dinner
    * entered a few competitions
    Ever wonder about those people who spend £2 apiece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backward.
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