Mother's day 2/03/08 What small dfw thing have you done today???

sophiesmum_2

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.

Today I have /will

• Checked online banking
• Done clicks
• Make brunch from storecupboard/freezer
• Cook roast tea for my oldies and me OH and DD will eat for free
• Will make soup with the left over veg from tea too.
• Will make chicken stock from the 4 large chickens.

Happy Mothers Day to all the mums out there, hope you all got spoiled today:D
Hi to everyone else, have a good day.:D

free4440273

Today, I shall spend zilch:D (but not sure I will succeed

luxor4t

Today:
- planned meals
- washing on line
- aiming for a NSD
- lots of ironing with a good film this evening
- going to see my mum this afternoon with a present I know she will like that I was able to get in the sales

- had DFW mothers day gifts courtesy of Boots & Pigsback & my very long suffering children
(Scene- a busy Boots store, by the Soap & Glory special offer display.
DD: MUM, do you REALLY need more shower gel? you already have 5 bottles and goodness knows what else hidden in the wardrobe!

Me: Yes, it is a BARGAIN and you can pay for it with your Boots points so it doesn't actually cost you anything!

DD: But I want to get you something nice! (sighs heavily) what about flowers? chocolate? (I pout) There must be something else you want! Shall I choose something - it's meant to be a surprise after all!

Me: All the other mothers get nice presents, why can't I have something I like etc etc (tantrum builds until DD gives in).

sophiesmum_2

Still waiting for my mother's day present as DD is in her pit snoring her head off:rotfl: :rotfl:

Cleosmum

Today I'm going to:
Have a good search round Quidco and Pigsback and jot down who offers what with the people I shop with.
Stick the list next to the computer so I actually remember to use them!
Get ebay stuff photographed and listed (been saying that for 2 weeks though).
Walk rather than drive.
Double check DD against net banking, make sure I havent miscalculated those for tomorrow.

sunflower76

Today I will:

Stay away from the shops
Cook a big stew to feed us for the week
Search Quidco for new things to apply for at no cost

flutterbyuk25

Morning all

Today I am going to:
- parcel up the 13 items I sold on Amazon/Play yesterday :j
- transfer money made from Amazon/Play to bank account, half to pay extra off CC and half to savings.
- washing is on the line drying
- finish listing stuff on Ebay
- tidy around
- read through and sign my contract for Camp America
- if it stays sunny I'll have a walk to seaside, if it rains I'll stay in and read a book

Have a good a day all

x

laineyc_2

I ordered my Sainsbury shop via my supermarket.
Made the hot chocolate & coffee in flasks for dh & yougest ds to take to rugby game
About to hang my washing out on the line

No cooking today - dh & my boys are taking me out for dinner

laineyc_2

Hurray. I just noticed I got my firsat star - I am now a MoneySaving Convert! What a great Mothers Day surprise!

bathgatebuyer

I've filled in the form and posted the letter to Sainsburys agreeing to a refund of over £600 worth of Visa charges they sent yesterday;
Bought some groceries which be enough for lunches for the coming week to save me buying anything in the canteen.

Spendaholic_Chick

Today I have/will:

- shopped around for a new hoover online, deciding on one in Argos that I could use my envirofone card, valued opinion voucher and nectar points towards before deciding to just check the guarantee on the (9 months) old one. Discovered that if I clean the filters, it should pick up again - so they're busy soaking now in hit soapy water and hopefully I'll save all my vouchers etc for the next thing I need :T

- making homemade lasagne for tea
- checked online banking and updated spreadsheets
- update spending diary before I forget what I've spent
- stick to list in Asda