30/12/07 What small dfw thing have you done or will you do today?

sophiesmum_2

Hi Everyone,
With New Year approaching i thought it would be good to revive this thread. Hypno and others used to do this daily but I haven't seen it around for a while. Might remind people that all the little steps really do add up when dealing with debts.
Hypno - I have borrowed your intro - hope you don't mind?

When we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.

But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free.

Examples could be charging your phone up at work instead of at home to save your electricity, hanging the washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending.

So be proud of those small steps, they really are important.

I will start off.
Today I will.....

1. Make soup with the veg wasting away in the fridge.
2. Do piggy clicks etc.
3. Not go to the sales.
4. List some books on Amazon.
5. Use up perishable food in fridge for lunch/tea.

What will everyone else be doing?

marc.faulkner

So far;

1. Revive some 'dead' breadrolls. I bought a large pack of rolls in Tesco, and left them in the cupboard. When I found them earlier, they were rock solid. I sprinkled them with water and popped them into the oven. Result - Hot, fresh, crusty bread.
2. Do some Piggy Clicks

Will do;

1. Enter some comps
2. Start the 'sealed pot' challenge
3. Get friend to fit new car window - saving £170!!
4. Grab lunch at nan's.

yellowmonkey

Hi

Today I aim to sleep until Midday so saving money (I am on night shift) and then.

1...Not buy any beer tonight as I am trying to cut back
2...Shave with my 29p for 10 razors.
3...Put the WM on when i go to bed tonight so using cheap electricity
4...If nice put the washing on the line instead of using TD
5...Turn the thermostat down to 20

ym

prophecy_grrl

Hi all

Today I am/will be:

Starting my 2008 debt organsier (worked a treat last year)
Doing my January budget
Cancelling full Sky package as deal has now finished


Have a good one everybody

hypno06

Hi sophiesmum et al! I did revive the thread a couple of days ago so there is one floating around for this weekend, but as long as people are posting somewhere and being proud of their small steps, then I am very happy for you to start it!! (saves me remembering in the mornings).

Essex-girl_2

:j Morning All

Must try and post on this thread reguarly - that can be another new years resolution - that list is getting big!
Today

Piggy Clicks (have neglected lately)
No food spend today - being taken out for lunch :j

No looking at online sales.

Have a great day.
x

moo2moo

Hallo All,

I've done my weekly shop on line rather than take the kids to the store. Free delivery thus saving on petrol and no kids means no requests for magazines or sweets or overpriced cereal. Total shop including alcohol (to placate hubby) about £50 less than normal.

Beckyneedstosavecash

Today I will:

Walk to the supermarket instead of taking the car (30 minute walk).
Drink diet coke in the pub with friends tonight instead of a glass of wine
Go for a run or to the gym to make use of membership and prevent spending money somewhere else. (Maybe combine the run with the trip to the supermarket!).
Go to Lidl instead of Tesco

Sorry, I know this isn't what this thread is for but please could someone sned me in the right direction for some instructions on piggy clicks?

Thank you,
Becky

doodledo_2

Today I will:

- Have another NSD my 6th in a row :j

- Do my daily clicks

- SlicethePie on and off all day

- List some more stuff on ebay.

mumofthreemonkies83

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=594373

Try this link Becky, lots of info here

Emma xx

bookadict

Today I will:

- Not increase my debt in anyway.
- Complete onepoll surveys.
- Do pigback clicks.
- Dry the washing on the clothes horse.
- List some books on green metropolis.
- Do a budget for Januaury 08.
- Have a store cupboard/fridge lunch.

Cheers,

C