OK, here goes.....long post coming up

Emmy_L

I don't really have anything to add,but just wanted to say Good Luck!

beanielou

You seem to be off to a great start.
Best of Scottish.

tallyhoh

Anything to sell on ebay or Amazon? I found that clothes, shoes & cosmetics sell really well for good prices. Cosmetics in particular (even used). I managed to pay off a trip to Germany last year for 4 people with stuff lying about the house.

Bunnyinthelights

The only thing that REALLY stod out for me wha the £400 for entertainment??
Goodness gracious....I think maybe you can cut that down????

(I'm slighty envious, lol)








ok, a lot envious!

Miia

Tallyhoh - good idea! I even have some stuff that hasn't been opened. However, I've never sold on ebay before but I can certainly get sorting. Thanks.

Bunnyinthelights - it is way too much but I had a figure which pretty much covers all in my first go at the SoA. Things included in that are dog food which I reckon to be about £60/month which does sound loads but I have a giant breed dog.

So, before my head explodes this evening after a stressful week I am going through this post again and noting down everything that everyone has suggested and see where I go from there.

with everyone being so pragmatic is has really helped - thanks again. I can't tell you how much this has meant to me.

hypno06

Miia, the support from these boards is fantastic, and it can really make the difference on your debt free journey.

I hope you stick around - I know it may be difficult to post because you don't want OH to know, but do keep popping in when you can

klane

:hello: Hello! Weekend's always good for a clear out and organise of stuff. Just popped in to see how you were doing. Well done so far! eBay is a fab way to get rid of stuff.... obviously you aren't doing it for the money but to streamline the clutter and have a nice spring clean, get everything tidied, be more organised etc. Let us know how you get on and what good deals you find!

Miia

Everytime I read my little thread I start getting all teary due to everyone being so nice.

Well I saved myself a fortune as I have stayed in tonight and OH has gone out. So that's good

I MUST go and do my list.

:A

hypno06

We can be horrid if you prefer

mizmir

Welcome Miia! Some great advice on here already. Just had a thought about the giant breed dog (I have one too plus two others - cost more than me to feed!) - have you tried wholesaler for the food? I get mine online here - I buy enough at a time to get the cheapest price and it saves me £30 or so on a month's food. Depending on what you feed it might be worth a look. Good luck!