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  • CrazyBee787
    CrazyBee787 Posts: 1,646 Forumite
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    That is very inspiring I hadn't thought about it that way before, you clearly know what is best for you, good luck on your plans. XX

    Goal 1: Apply for benefits.
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    Goal 3: Get a regular routine in place.
    Goal 4: On outcome of benefits plan finances.
    Goal 5: Save EF if possible.
  • Ah thank you CrazyBee we shall keep cheering each other on our paths 🥰 x

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  • CrazyBee787
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    Bless you MPH lets do thatXX 😍

    Goal 1: Apply for benefits.
    Goal 2: Get a lodger.
    Goal 3: Get a regular routine in place.
    Goal 4: On outcome of benefits plan finances.
    Goal 5: Save EF if possible.
  • Ms_Potato_Head
    Ms_Potato_Head Posts: 107 Forumite
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    edited 27 February at 8:48AM

    Thank goodness it's Friday! It's been a low energy week for some reason, so I'm glad only one day of work to go.

    It has been a nice week with a visit from extended family and I hosted book club, which is always a nice catch up. We had read The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, which we loved.

    Spendy spends were £289. Nothing flash in there really. Some post day day stock ups.

    £98 food, £67 petrol, £38 gift, £35 cat, £26 takeout, £25 school.

    Have a great weekend MFWs!

    MPHx

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  • Ms_Potato_Head
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    edited Today at 9:40AM

    Even though it's raining here right now, I'm so glad March is here. I feel like Spring has started.

    It's been a chilled out week. Drinks and nibbles at mine and a friend's birthday lunch out. Otherwise, just the daily routine and low stress 👍

    Not much MSE activity, but no major splurges either. I'm just plodding along, tracking the budget. Spendy spends were £172.

    Food £60, eating out £27, school costs £25, DS allowance £20, gift £15, home accessory £10, book club book £10, charity shop top £5.

    Have a great weekend MFWs!

    MPHx

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  • CrazyBee787
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    It sounds like you are contented with life and are happily plodding along, well done and keep it up XX

    Goal 1: Apply for benefits.
    Goal 2: Get a lodger.
    Goal 3: Get a regular routine in place.
    Goal 4: On outcome of benefits plan finances.
    Goal 5: Save EF if possible.
  • Ms_Potato_Head
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    Thanks @CrazyBee787 🥰 x

    MFW: Journey started Nov 2025. Due to finish Nov 2053.

    OPs: £20

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