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Tuesday 18/03/08 What small dfw ting have you done today???

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  • Hey everyone- Used up nectar points(sainsburys) and got me £7.50 off my food shop bill- Hung washing outside to dryThats it for today so far
    sophiesmum wrote: »
    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 storecupboard lunch
    • Make bread in breadmaker
    • Use up the pork from Sunday tea at teatime, may chuck something in slowcooker.
    • My dehydrator has finally arrived so need to experiment - have some bananas to use up:D
    Have a good day everyone, catch up with you all later:D :D
    SAVING FOR OUR FIRST HOUSE DEPOSIT

    15,000 NEEDED /35,000 SAVED SO FAR! :j
  • Hola all
    today i have walked DD to nursery and will walk back to pick her up
    making store cupboard tea
    sorted big bag of DS clothes for charity shop
    filled another box of car boot things (at this rate i'm gonna have to borrow a car with a bigger boot)
    listed a few bits on ebay
    borrowed book from library instead of buying one.
    Proud to be dealing with my debts through cccs
    #3 MAD ebay challange aim £500 so far £390.17 :j
  • Just being nosey and wondering how many credit cards and loans you all have outstanding?We have 2 credit cards and a loan outstanding..enough for us!
    SAVING FOR OUR FIRST HOUSE DEPOSIT

    15,000 NEEDED /35,000 SAVED SO FAR! :j
  • Hello all, today i have been to work then came home sorted out a batch of ebay packages for posting.
    Checked bank account online.
    Picked up new SKY router for my new broadband deal with them (saving me over a tenner month) that kicks in next week.
    Will get tea ready for mrs and son coming home then have a load of new ebay auctions to put up after tea so they end Sunday evening, hopefully catching a few more buyers than my last lost, note to self don't have auctions ending on Monday/Tuesday mornings!
  • sweetpeas_2
    sweetpeas_2 Posts: 2,237 Forumite
    Hi :hello: today i have/will:

    Checked online banking
    Done clicks
    Had nsd technically.... but...
    transferred some money to saves and paid bills
    Made tea with food already had in cupboards/freezer form MSE recipe :D


    'bout it, but will keep trying, the days not over yet!.....


    xxxxxxx
  • andan
    andan Posts: 2,110 Forumite
    Evening all, having a very busy day so this is a quick post!

    -Off out to do some training in a mo, for voluntary place which should help me get on counselling diploma course
    -Massaged a colleague today, all part of my part time business plan
    -Making a store cupboard meal
    Checked online banking
    -Have enquired about some mystery shops

    Think thats it, have a good evening everyone.
    :j Live on £4500, £2531/£4500:T 101 in 1001 (52/101):j:beer::j


  • headoutthesand
    headoutthesand Posts: 1,041 Forumite
    500 Posts
    Evening all. Well i was hoping for a NSD but i had a sudden change in plans...

    Today I have.....

    checked online banking
    done piggy comps
    entered a survey
    made dinner from stuff in cupboard/fridge
    will list some stuff on ebay tonight
    Spent £10 treating my cousins who are home from Canada. Wasn't expecting to see them so it's no biggie. It was only a few lunches and some sweets then i took ds1 to mcdonalds to finish the day off. Spent the day in a soft play area which my mum paid for so not too bad.

    I could really go a bit of chocolate so will break open a big £1 easter egg rather than buying one bar of chocolate for 50p. It's all in the name of money saving....:A
    Official DFW nerd no 551 - proud to be dealing with my debts
    Debts as of March 2014
    Nationwide - £5745, Overdraft - £350,
    Debts as of January 2015
    Nationwide - £4997, Overdraft - £0:j
  • Sunnydoo
    Sunnydoo Posts: 320 Forumite
    Hi all

    Today i have/will

    Got internet back after nearly 3 days,felt like 3 weeks so caught up on surveys & clicks & checked banking

    NSD

    Sold book & CD on Amazon

    Store cupboard meals

    DD was given nice big egg plus bunny toy by her childminder

    Accepted babysitting job for Fri evening
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 44

  • Benthosboy
    Benthosboy Posts: 417 Forumite
    Evening all. Today I have:

    Done online banking.
    Received a cheque and some cash for diving gear that I've sold.
    Bulk-cooked, about to eat one portion, other three for the freezer.
    Had an NSD.
    Found 1p on the floor :D
    Cadged an unused chest freezer from work :D

    Martyn.
    LBM: 12.2.08.
    Debt-free as of July '09 :j and determined not to go there, ever again :mad:
    DFW Nerd Club #902 Proud to have dealt with my debts.
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Today I have
    checked online banking
    checked for surveys etc..none for me though!!
    hung washing on line
    used storecupboard ingredients
    think that's it
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