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2024 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
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Hi all, I have spends to declare
. For presents for friends, it's that time of year again a cardigan 5 coupons, a top 5 coupons and a pair of jeans 6 coupons. I also went to get some yarn for a baby blanket I have been asked to make and went mad and bought 400g of yarn to make neck warmers and fingerless mittens for other presents so 8 coupons there. So a total of 24 coupons spent leaving me with 35.5 remaining and I am still looking for a comfortable pair of waterproof boots .
I see there has been lots of posts since my last visit and I will catch up with them all tonight. I have been quite busy in the garden and am currently trying to remove a tree that self seeded a few years ago and I attempted to chop it down but only succeeded in coppicing it so developed 3 trunks. 2 trunks dealt with and 1 to go, hopefully today, then just the roots etc to sort.
Take care everyone
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My two summer dresses arrived from Joanie- first things I've bought from them but I am very pleased with the quality. Properly stitched, decently cut, etc. And pockets
I shall have to shorten them both as they are long maxi-dresses which gets in the way for everyday wear and cycling But I shall have three summer frocks for next year, white with indigo-blue stripes, white with pink stripes and white with green stripes- I shall be able to wear those for months and months, adding blouses or cardigans as needed.
And reduced to £18 from £65 is a bit of a bargain too!
Now to sort out my autumn-winter-early-springtime wardrobe...
To add to signature: two dresses, non-wool2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);9 -
@Liverpool_Anne, textiles for children under four are coupon-free so you can put some of those coupons back in your bag. 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 21/3/229 -
Those dresses will look lovely on you @Laura_Elsewhere.
Definitely. Well said, @Cherryfudge.Cherryfudge said:@Liverpool_Anne, textiles for children under four are coupon-free so you can put some of those coupons back in your bag. Quick update on me
I have some GOOD news. Was phoned this afternoon by one of the Haematology sisters, with my PET scan results. All clear. No disease anywhere. I am officially in remission!
Yay!
- Pip
PS: I’ve cried a few times since hearing the news. Tears of relief. Also letting the stress out. Feels like a huge weight has been lifted. Spoke to one of my best friends in Australia, who phoned me at 1am their time. Just waiting for my big sister to wake up and give me a call.
PPS: DH is picking up dinner on his way home. One of those “British Restaurant” meals which are coupon free. I really couldn’t face cooking today."Be the type of woman that when you get out of bed in the morning, the devil says 'Oh crap. She's up.'
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - that’s what gets results!
2026 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 107.5 spent out of 80.5 coupons (66 plus 14.5 from 2025) 27 over
Coupon Spend
57.5 - yarn
12 - 3 M&S thermal bodies
4 - shorty pyjamas
1 - bra
8 - 2 t-shirts (Queens Club & 10CC Cricket)
5 - black leather loafers
5 - leather handbag
15 - DKNY black puffer coat16 -
That's totally wonderful @PipneyJane! Brilliant news xxI 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 21/3/2210 -
Wonderful news @PipneyJane!
Fashion on the Ration 2026 Coupons 27/66
Stash in: (yarn) 12 coupons
(fabric) 15 coupons
Stash out (yarn): 21 coupons 14 x OH socks11 -
Oh Pip!!!!!!!!!PipneyJane said:Quick update on me
I have some GOOD news. Was phoned this afternoon by one of the Haematology sisters, with my PET scan results. All clear. No disease anywhere. I am officially in remission!
Yay!
- Pip
PS: I’ve cried a few times since hearing the news. Tears of relief. Also letting the stress out. Feels like a huge weight has been lifted. Spoke to one of my best friends in Australia, who phoned me at 1am their time. Just waiting for my big sister to wake up and give me a call.
PPS: DH is picking up dinner on his way home. One of those “British Restaurant” meals which are coupon free. I really couldn’t face cooking today.
Oh!!!
Oh, Pippppp!!!!!!!
That is wonderful. Really brilliantly wonderful! I am grinning like a lunatic here- I am so pleased!!!!
xxxxxxxxxx2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
.
2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
.
2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);10 -
Oh Yay!!!!It doesn't matter if you are a glass half full or half empty sort of person. Keep it topped up! Cheers!9
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Fantastic news, Pip!Definitely a night for celebratingLife is mainly froth and bubble: two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.9
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Thank you everyone. Now shush and quickly grab a glass. I’ve liberated some sherry from the back of the cellar. It’s the good stuff, that was put away until the end of the War.
@Laura_Elsewhere, please can you do the pouring? My hands are still shaking.
Here’s to all of you. Thank you for your friendship and support.
- Pip"Be the type of woman that when you get out of bed in the morning, the devil says 'Oh crap. She's up.'
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - that’s what gets results!
2026 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 107.5 spent out of 80.5 coupons (66 plus 14.5 from 2025) 27 over
Coupon Spend
57.5 - yarn
12 - 3 M&S thermal bodies
4 - shorty pyjamas
1 - bra
8 - 2 t-shirts (Queens Club & 10CC Cricket)
5 - black leather loafers
5 - leather handbag
15 - DKNY black puffer coat12
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