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Pulling my frugal pants on.

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  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 13,171 Forumite
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    I think you needed to draw those boundary lines. Perhaps it might even push your half sibling into finding other sources of support. Now to look forward to your holiday - I hope you have a great time!
    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
  • KajiKita
    KajiKita Posts: 7,565 Forumite
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    Well done for doing the best thing for you. Often hard, but necessary. 

    Enjoy your holiday 😊

    KK
    As at 15.07.25:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £233,521
    - OPs to mortgage = £11,338 Interest saved £5225 to date
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends January 2030

    Read 38 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 27th July
    Produce tracker: £227 of £300 in 2025

    Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
    Watch your words, they become your actions. 
    Watch your actions, they become your reality. 
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,466 Ambassador
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    Happy holidays. 
    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.
  • Holiday accommodation is lovely, having to think about logistics and getting the youngest in the house though. They are over the moon to be here , says they are  home. They says it every time we come to this town. They are super excited that their grandparents are join us later on in the week. They are coming by train as they want to go over the ribble viaduct.

    Frugalness for today.
    1. Homemade leek and potato soup for tea (allotment grown tatties).
    2. Snacks were pears and apples from the plot.
    3. Homegrown tomatoes have been roasted ready for breakfast tomorrow.
     Love 🐞


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  • KajiKita
    KajiKita Posts: 7,565 Forumite
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    The holiday accommodation sounds lovely and I’m so glad youngest is happy - that will give the whole time there it’s own momentum ❤️

    KK
    As at 15.07.25:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £233,521
    - OPs to mortgage = £11,338 Interest saved £5225 to date
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends January 2030

    Read 38 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 27th July
    Produce tracker: £227 of £300 in 2025

    Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
    Watch your words, they become your actions. 
    Watch your actions, they become your reality. 
  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 13,171 Forumite
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    Congratulations! I completely get that it's a sad time as well, but I imagine your Dad would have been delighted to have helped. Perhaps it will feel more right to celebrate once the jabs have worn off (hopefully soon) and you are back home.
    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
  • KajiKita
    KajiKita Posts: 7,565 Forumite
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    Well, congratulations on being mortgage free 🎉🥳🤩
    I appreciate it is bitter sweet, but I hope that over time, as you see the benefits of being MF (more of your earnings being yours, the pressure of the mortgage being lifted etc.) it will feel like freedom.

    KK
    As at 15.07.25:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £233,521
    - OPs to mortgage = £11,338 Interest saved £5225 to date
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends January 2030

    Read 38 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 27th July
    Produce tracker: £227 of £300 in 2025

    Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
    Watch your words, they become your actions. 
    Watch your actions, they become your reality. 
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,466 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Bittersweet but lovely news. 
    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.
  • Thanks everyone, it’s not sunk in yet. I reimbursed my mum the money dad said he was giving me but changed his mind at the last moment and she generously stumped up the extra to cover our mortgage ( march/April this year when we remortgaged) She said I didn’t need to give it her as it was a gift but I’ve insisted she has it. My mum is an absolute gem. 
    In laws arrived and we’ve done a ghost walk around the local town. (2nd walk of the day) The youngest was very apprehensive and I did think that’s they would back out. However, they came and loved it. The ghost host was excellent, very mindful of the youngest and their chair. Totally accessible entertainment, would highly recommend https://www.lakelandhauntings.co.uk/ 
    Everyone is exhausted now.
    love 🐞

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