Wednesday 19/03/08 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 storecupboard lunch
• Make bread in breadmaker
• Stock up on bread flour on offer and other necessities - aim to spend less than £15
• Send for voucher from pigsback:D

Have a good day everyone:D Hi to any new posters:hello:

bathgatebuyer

I'll be posting an Ebay parcel today - cost about £2;
Having a coffee with someone - £1.80.

That's about it. A cheap day - and I'm paying in 2 Ebay cheques into my holiday account for a total of £52 in holiday savings :money: Got another 2 months to save too.

robpw2

I will be going to the total film event normally £10.00 im going for free in return for giving feed back ,
Not spending any money today again.
Smiling

lilmoi1985lm

spending nothing today as off work ill in bed so only spending money on re-charging lap top battery every few hours! hehe

Cleosmum

Cor blimey, took me ages to find this thread!

I am doing very little, very tired today after unexpected mad dash about yesterday.

Airer dried clothes
Dinner from freezer
Walk to clubs later
Checked banking 4 times, they keep adding things?!?!
Cancelled a SO that was due to go out tomorrow, not urgent so it can wait til next week.
Managed to get my phone bill down for 3rd month in a row
Updated £10 a day spreadsheet and redid sig to show current totals.
Checked for MS, none again, damn you GRG!

Thank thats it!

Doh, forgot that I also need to go through mysupermarket later to check who is cheapest for shopping tomorrow.

bank_of_slate

I found that buying a Senseo coffee machine saved me loads on Starbucks / Costa etc...
It even came with a free pack of pods!
...Linda xx

angel_nicx

I feel so silly posting still as I'm brand new to MSE...

Today I have:

Joined Money Saving Expert
Joined the 20p saver challenge
Joined the £2 saver challenge
Brought a packed lunch to work
Transferred a high cc balance onto 0%
Reviewed ALL of my debts/interest rates
Online banking

Tonight I will:
Make dinner from the freezer
Start 20p saver challenge
Start £2 saver challenge (checking down the sofa for both!!!)
Use the radiators instead of the tumble dryer

How am I doing??!!

bank_of_slate

Hi Angel,
It matters not whether you're a newbie or old timer, it's the fact that you're doing it!
Good on yer
...Linda xx

angel_nicx

Sounds naff, but I really appreciate the support. I'm off home to try and convert the hubby and kids now!

That'll be fun.. :rotfl:

Cleosmum

angel_nicx wrote: »

I feel so silly posting still as I'm brand new to MSE...

Today I have:

Joined Money Saving Expert
Joined the 20p saver challenge
Joined the £2 saver challenge
Brought a packed lunch to work
Transferred a high cc balance onto 0%
Reviewed ALL of my debts/interest rates
Online banking

Tonight I will:
Make dinner from the freezer
Start 20p saver challenge
Start £2 saver challenge (checking down the sofa for both!!!)
Use the radiators instead of the tumble dryer

How am I doing??!!

Doing good! :T

dancingfairy

Hey that's the point of MSE. Everyone can join in on everything pretty much. We're all in the same boat or have been at one point or another. I think you just have to get stuck in really. Have you posted an SOA? see the sticky at the top of the thread for newbies - then we can see if we can spot any savings for you.
x df

Blimey you are brand new aren't you. First day. :hello:and welcome. Looks like you are well into the swing of things already.