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Make Do, Mend & Minimise in 2025 (and 2024)
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YorksLass - so sorry to see this post. Condolences on your loss.Decluttering Achieved - 2023 - 10,364 Decluttering - 2024 - 8,365 August - 0/45
GC NSD 2023 - 242/365
2023 Craft Makes - 245 Craft Spends 2023 - £676.03/£400
Books read - 2023 - 37
GC - 2024 4 Week Period £57.82/£100 NSD - 138
2024 Craft Makes - 240 Craft Spends 2024 £426.80/£5006 -
I'm so sorry, YorksLass.5
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Sorry for your loss, YorksLassBe Kind. Stay Safe. Break the Chain. Save Lives. ⭐️2025 Savings Pot Challenge: As a monthly amount, running total = £299.00
Jan £5.00 Feb £12.74 Mch £23.26 Apr £32 May £43 Jun £50 July £62 Aug £71 Sep Oct Nov Dec Grand Total £4 -
How sad YorksLass - take careFashion on the Ration
2024 - 43/66 coupons used, carry forward 23
2025 - 62/895 -
I'm so sorry to hear this, YorksLass. I don't post much but follow different threads when I have time and you are always so kind and helpful with everyone. Take care of yourself and we'll be waiting when you feel able to return. Much love.8
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@YorksLass. So so sorry to hear this. Sending much love your way xx5
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Delurking to send my condolences
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I’m so sorry for your loss YorksLass, take care and as much time as you need.xx:j Debtfree and and staying that way.:j3-6 month emergency fund, No.61 £140.005
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Another lurker delurking to say how sorry I am to hear about your loss.A budget is like a speed sign - a LIMIT not a TARGET!!
CHALLENGES
2025 Declutter:
1 CONTAINER (box/bag/folder etc) per day; 50/365
1 FROG (minimum) per week; 6/52
WEIGHT I'll start with 25 lbs (though I need to lose more!) and see how it goes...🤔 0/25
2025 NSDs: 15 per MONTH - FEB 4/15; JAN 21/15
2025 Fashion on the Ration: (carried over from 2024) 10+66 = 76
2025 Make Do, Mend & Minimise No target, just remember to report!
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YorksLass I am so very very sorry for your loss. Take your time, we will all be here when you are ready. Take care and God bless xxSaving 1 animal wont change the world - but it will change the world for that 1 animal
25 for 2025
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