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Debt, Diet and Decluttering - The Lifetime Diary

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  • I'm sure a few of the sheets I folded had holes in them too but I'll sort through that another time. 

    It's the dogs digging to find a comfy spot. 

    Every set of bedding and throw all end up holey. I use them as long as possible though but it was their time!
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
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    edited 27 February at 9:04PM
    Managed to get a bit more sorted. 

    Dogs walked and dinner on - time to chill.

    Decluttered
    A4 envelopes x2 - Sorted a box and put all letters in a file together
    Christmas cards x2 - From my dog walking client, absolutely lovely but off they go
    Mirror - Cracked so that's another 7 years bad luck, if you believe in that sort of thing
    2025 diary x2 - Got so many as gifts from dog walking clients
    Bath petals - I don't have a bath
    Shampoo bars x2 - Melted and sticky
    Bar of soap - Won't use it
    Bath salts - Still don't have a bath
    Loyalty cards x6 - No longer visit these places
    Library card - Got a new one issued
    Credit card - Expired
    Bank card - Expired
    Bag for life - Holey

    Used Up
    Shampoo
    Deodorant
    Body spray
    Shower Gel x2
    Toothpaste

    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • Busy day ahead. 

    4 paid dog walks then my own and I'll be home for about 2:30pm. 

    My nephew will be heading to mine for about 3pm to start putting my fence posts in. 

    I'll need to pop into screwfix to pick up the nails for the fence that I ordered last week. 

    Will have a look at the fund and pay CC bills when I am home and settled later. 
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
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    Managed to declutter a tree today. 

    Nephew fitting my new fence which blew away during storm Eowyn and this tree was in the way of a new fence post so it had to go. 

    Too tired now after all the fence work to do anything else so I am on the couch for until my 2 need walked again at around 6:30pm. 
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
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    Just paid for my annual car insurance and home insurance with my own money and not a CC. 
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
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    Managed to bag a free bathroom unit from FB Marketplace so off to set it up and stock it with my stash of toiletries and make up!
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
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    Well didn't get the bathroom unit stocked cos I couldn't fit it in the bathroom and was too tired last night to battle with it. 

    Going to finish my coffee and have another go soon. 
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
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    Got the bathroom unit in! Had to saw a part of the top off to get it in though. 

    Does that count as decluttering? 
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
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    Evening all, 

    Not much to report here. Mum is staying with me again to avoid my alcoholic brother who lives with her. I've told her this is NOT a long term solution to her problems at home. 

    Decluttered
    Foot file - was covered in Bio Oil so had to go

    Used Up
    Nivea body cream tin - feel like I've been using it forever, it was huge!
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
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    Dogs walked and fed. 

    I've had toast, boiled egg in a cup and coffee. 

    Working away on the laptop now, got a lot to do over the next 2 days but after that I am away to a hot tub lodge with my mum and niece Friday to Monday - cannot wait!
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
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