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Now for a healthier, wealthier me
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Ouch. That sounds painful LMD, but well done you for consistently going to the gym. I've never been a gym person, but I've always admired those that do go to the gym, but I do miss being able to run, hike and swim.
I think living for ourselves is the best gift we can give ourselves and it's actually priceless. Making the most of what we've got at any given stage of life makes all the difference in how we experience whatever journey we are on.Debt Free Diary:- The Mental Debt Struggle
(Original Debt on 15/07/2016 was £33,056.76) 🙈 but Debt Free on 09/02/2025 🎉
2025 SAVINGS: Emergency Fund (£604.30/£5,000) 12.09% saved
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I can't remember when the holiday needs to be paid and I know it's soon so I sent my last payment to hubby as the payments are coming out of his account. I don't have to worry about that one now as that pays for the holiday and my sealed pot will be providing the spending money. Whilst this takes my holiday account to a measly £25, at least I know it's paid for. My general savings will be used for the August holiday spending money... not long to go now, 2 weeks on Weds!
LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017Sealed pot 2025 £6573 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3364/£6000 | Travel savings £1508 | Sinking pots £25713 -
Good morning and happy Saturday, which feels like Sunday to me as I was off yesterday and at my sisters. We had a nice day and it wasn't too spendy. I treated her to lunch out which was less than £50.
I've sent £3 to the EF today and £7 to the sealed pot (a pay out from a Vinted sale) but no other movements. I'm off out with friends this afternoon for a bottomless brunch so I am probably not going to be updating in the morning haha! This is one of my 'planned events' for August though and one of the reasons I only sent my NSD target at 14 as I know I am going to struggle to get a good amount in this month with 3 birthdays and a holiday too. September should be better.
Some of my holiday clothes have arrived and I am pleased with what I chose, just 2 items need to be returned because I'm not happy with how they fit. Given the awful weather we are having I simply cannot wait for my holiday to feel some sunshine. I actually feel cheated by the weather this summer
No gym today, will be looking to build separate 'day' plans which will kick in on Monday so I will have to think about what to do when.
Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
LMD xLife gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017Sealed pot 2025 £6573 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3364/£6000 | Travel savings £1508 | Sinking pots £25712 -
Nice to have a few new holiday clothes. We have our holibobs at the end of the month and I need a new swim suit! Hate buying clothes and have prob left it too late now as the shops are getting their autumn stock in!
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Oooh I bought a lovely one from Tesco the other day, it was in the sale reduced from 25 to 10 when I scanned it too!Life gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...My savings diary - Now for a healthier, wealthier me2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017Sealed pot 2025 £6573 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3364/£6000 | Travel savings £1508 | Sinking pots £25712
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ooh i will take a look, thanks. I had hoped to get a 'tankini' but they seem to be out of fashion completely!!
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I ended up ordering multiple tankinis from amazon so I could keep one and send rest back as I was running out of time before my holiday0
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Crazycatlady2 said:I ended up ordering multiple tankinis from amazon so I could keep one and send rest back as I was running out of time before my holidayooh blimey, thats a good idea, I would never have even considered ordered clothes from amazon, i will take a lookThank you♥️ ♥️ ♥️🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸Decluttering 2025 So far 403 / 2025
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I bought my bikinis from Amazon last year and I’m really pleased with them. Got the more flattering bottoms rather than skimpy and everything mixes and matches which is great.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)2
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