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  • liselle
    liselle Posts: 400 Forumite
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    You’re never boring and very well done with the bargains!

  • carboot_karaoke
    carboot_karaoke Posts: 735 Forumite
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    LLove a true bargain and when the whole family is involved...even better 😁

    You're weekend sounded wonderful not long till the school holidays x

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  • Dakota_Rose
    Dakota_Rose Posts: 572 Forumite
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    Thank you for the kind comments all.

    £2.55 TCB dropped in the bank just in time for the end of the month. That’s been sent to the CC.

    Work issue has been horrible today but I’ve survived it. Absolutely shattered now as I didn’t sleep well last night. Roll on bedtime and money shuffle tomorrow…

  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 15,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper

    Nice that you've been able to send some more to the CC, but I'm sorry the work issue was horrible. Soon be time for bed and I hope you sleep better tonight.

    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
    20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/22
  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 2,126 Forumite
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    Sorry to hear the work stuff is still causing a bit of issues. It does sound like you had a good weekend though, good luck with the sleep :)

  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 15,358 Forumite
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    The candles were a fantastic find!

    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
    20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/22
  • Humdinger1
    Humdinger1 Posts: 2,974 Forumite
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    @Dakota_Rose, stop right there! You are never boring!! Onwards and upwards love Humdinger xx

  • DancingInTheRain
    DancingInTheRain Posts: 1,559 Forumite
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    Never boring and I'm very jealous about the bargain candles, what a great result!

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