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What small DFW things will you do this w/c 27/01

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  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    Hi January Money Jugglers,

    Working today so just a small list. Very complex day for DW today, but we'll get through it.

    Debt-Free-Nillionaire Continuity Plan Year Nine:
    • Alarm clock off at the wall during day time.
    • Take a packed lunch instead of buying food at work.
    • Booked a dental appointment as soon as "life happened" today in the hope that getting it fixed straight away will be cheaper than leaving it to deteriorate.

    Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama
  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    Work is a tough one this couple of weeks. I can't really say too much but I have been railroaded into a task that I do not feel that I am competent to do. We are absolutely winging it and it's not a task that you can get wrong. I have said numerous times that I do not want to do it, yet it has happened and I am cross and upset. 

    That sucks. Hope the week passes quickly for you.

    Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama
  • ziggy2407
    ziggy2407 Posts: 4,106 Forumite
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    edited 30 January at 10:34PM
    Today has been a quiet sofa day but

    Checked Bank 
    Watched a video clip on Nectar app for extra points 
    Scanned a few packages for Bower recycling app
    Scanned empties for Boots Scan"Recycle Scheme ready for a shop
    Downloaded aan audiobook (free) through Library "Libby" app
    Wrote list of what I'd like to achieve tomorrow while we are out (DS has a hospital appt, need to collect a parcel, post a couple of bits and collect a few bits from Boots - fingers crossed its a good day health wise)
    Swagbucks 
    All meals from cupboards/fridge/freezer 
    Checked: Freebirthdatelottery, Lucky Spinner, PMP, WinaDinner 
    Read (started one of my Marple collections that I got for Christmas)

    ETA: forgot the big one - arranged hairdresser at home as looking very Wurzel Gummidge (missed appts)
    Night all

    C x
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  • determined_new_ms
    determined_new_ms Posts: 7,867 Forumite
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    morning guys :smile: hurrah to Friday! I have been productive this morning:

    * made a Thai red curry paste - will freeze is tbsp portions in ice cube tray
    * chopped up remaining lemon grass stick and froze
    * chopped up celery to freeze
    * put veg peelings in ziplock bag in freezer ready for when I have enough to make stock
    * make a batch of chocolate peanut oat bars, chopped up and 2/3rds in tupperware to freeze
    * batch made Christmas dinner soup out of freezer for lunches for the next couple of days
    * tidied up the kitchen 
    * finally sorted out my cc statement and paid it off in full
    * washed out a milk container and large tray (chicken drumsticks came in) and will repurpose in the greenhouse (propagator and water tray for large pot)
    * drink water
    * free exercise
    * read library book for entertainment  
    * tidied the kitchen again!
    * looked on Vinted for birthday gifts for dg1 and my godson - I've committed to a year of buy nothing, I am conceding to getting young people gifts but it will be a small thoughtful preloved item, ideally plastic free. Grands I will take out for an activity/day and make a cake.

    DF as at 30/12/16
    Wombling 2025: £87.12
    NSD March: YTD: 35
    Grocery spend challenge March £253.38/£285 £20/£70 Eating out
    GC annual £449.80/£4500
    Eating out budget: £55/£420
    Extra cash earned 2025: £195
  • allydowd
    allydowd Posts: 4,965 Forumite
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    Hi January Money Jugglers,

    Working today so just a small list.

    Debt-Free-Nillionaire Continuity Plan Year Nine:
    • Alarm clock off at the wall during day time.
    • Take a packed lunch instead of buying food at work.
    • Bought a case of 33p canned drinks to leave in the boot of my car to stop me buying drinks at work for £3 a shot. It works.

    Debt-free day: 8th May 2015 "Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck," Dalai Llama
  • ziggy2407
    ziggy2407 Posts: 4,106 Forumite
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    Today's achievements

    Drs appt - now have antibiotics , had to go back hour later for bloods
    Collected DH's prescription
    Checked Bank 
    Collect Parcel
    Post 1 x Parcel and 1 x Vinted
    Scanned a few packages for Bower recycling app
    Checked: Freebirthdatelottery, Lucky Spinner, PMP, WinaDinner 
    Read (from shelf of doom)

    Night all

    C x
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  • La_escocesa
    La_escocesa Posts: 3,119 Forumite
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    edited 1 February at 9:52AM
    Well hello there lovely people! 

    Thanks for the kick off @ziggy2407I've been thinking about this thread recently too so it was lovely that you started it back up.

    Lovely to hear from everyone. Sending big love and healing vibes. 

    Ooft, don't know where to start with what's been going on with me since I last posted - a small matter of surviving cancer, quitting my job and starting my own business. :D 

    Right: 
    - Hanging washing inside  o:)
    - Looking on Vinted for ski stuff :)
    - Listing on Vinted :s
    - Coffee shop trip using a gift card  :)
    - Deciding whether to do a class at the gym  :|
    - Tidying/cleaning most of the day listening to library audiobook B)
    - Fake away for tea - not sure what yet  o:)



  • DawnW
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    Morning all :)
    Today I have / will:
    Had toast for breakfast as there seems to be a lot of bread. We struggle to get through a loaf a week. I must start freezing half as soon as it comes into the house.
    Fill bird feeder with the peanuts I got yesterday from Poundstr*tcher
    Fold up dry washing from the airer. It almost dried on the line yesterday, first time for ages
    Make a quiche. I already have the blind baked pastry case
    See what wants using / freezing in the fridge to avoid any waste
    Can't see that I will need to spend anything today.
    Hope everybody has a good day :)

  • ziggy2407
    ziggy2407 Posts: 4,106 Forumite
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    Well hello there lovely people! 



    Ooft, don't know where to start with what's been going on with me since I last posted - a small matter of surviving cancer, quitting my job and starting my own business. :D 




    Aww my lovely, great to see you back, been thinking of you lots.  Tell us more about the business, hope life is treating you better.
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  • ziggy2407
    ziggy2407 Posts: 4,106 Forumite
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    Quiet today for me as yesterday wiped me out, DS will be at footie match later and DH will be happy with sport on the TV.  

    Check Bank - Done 
    Check all Apps for new offers etc - Done
    Ordered DH Birthday gift - Done
    Pamper time with products from home - 
    All meals from cupboards/freezer/fridge - 
    Scan a few packages for Bower recycling app
    Check: Freebirthdatelottery, Lucky Spinner, PMP, WinaDinner 
    Read (from shelf of doom)

    Have a great day!

    C x
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    Goodreads 2024 Challenge: 65/80
    Goodreads 2023 Challenge: 77/52


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