5 a day to save away

squiggles · 10 January 2019 at 9:19PM

craftingmad wrote: »

Hi squiggles - don't beat yourself up about the diet. I really can't stick to diets as I have no willpower. I've decided that I am going to eat healthier but still reward myself with chocolate

I have no willpower either and have been losing the same 10-12lbs for the the last 3 years. Today’s failure was a free Krispey Krene donut for downloading the app. Once I’ve cheated I carry on eating what I like and start fresh tomorrow.

Tink_04 · 10 January 2019 at 9:35PM

Hi!

I love this idea! I will join in for tomorrow. I always try not to put the heating on unless the kids are home. Seems silly if it's just me.

Tink

squiggles · 11 January 2019 at 6:39AM

Hi Tink-04.

1. Just having one challenge for today but it’s a biggy. I am going to rewind my life back 15 years and do all the things I used to do when finances were tight.

I used to use a website called Bobs free forum and it was great for free stuff and surveys. Is there any site similar where all the survey links are in one place and members can update each other on how good or bad they are? I have looked on MSE but everything is dotted all over and I’m looking for a list.

craftingmad · 11 January 2019 at 9:40AM

Good morning everyone, how are we this morning?

Here's my 5 a day today - I'm not feeling very productive today a I have a really annoying cough come on after the cold I had over Christmas so we shall see how I get on

1. NSD (that will be 5 in a row if I make it!) -
2. No heating all day until kids come home from school -
3. Look into higher rate savings accounts
4. Pay car tax online to save a trip to the post office (this is not included in my spends as it is a planned expense) - DONE AND ONLY £20 SO IM A HAPPY BUNNY

5. Do a workout on Wii Dance to save gym costs - DONE 30 MIN DANCE SESION COMPLETED BUT IT WAS HARDWORK TODAY WITH MY COUGH SO IM PLEASED WITH MYSELF FOR GETTING TO THE END. I DONT THINK IVE EVER MANAGED 5 DAYS IN A ROW OF EXERCISE BEFORE

MushyPeas · 11 January 2019 at 2:01PM

craftingmad wrote: »

DONE 30 MIN DANCE SESION COMPLETED BUT IT WAS HARDWORK TODAY WITH MY COUGH SO IM PLEASED WITH MYSELF FOR GETTING TO THE END. I DONT THINK IVE EVER MANAGED 5 DAYS IN A ROW OF EXERCISE BEFORE
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Well done you!

I just went for an hour and a half walk with a friend

Feeling quite good thanks, glad it's Friday!

Hope you feel a bit better soon. Ooh do share about the savings accounts, I need to do that!

MushyPeas · 11 January 2019 at 11:36PM

Hope everyone has got on well today, I didn't write my 5 in advance, but on reflection I have:

1. Survived with the heating no higher than 14 degrees today - brrr
2. Handwashed an item of clothing in the shower - thought it might save than running a separate bowl of water?
3. Packaged up three items to sell on eBay.

That's all I can think of moneysavingwise. Though I don't think I spent anything today - so that's another NSD :-)

Have a great weekend all!

craftingmad · 12 January 2019 at 9:36AM

Thanks MushyPeas - it turns out I've got a chest infection so that might explain why I feel so rough

I'm determined to still keep my 5 a day going though so here we go:-

My list for today is:-

1. NSD (aiming for my 6th in a row) - DONE
2. Survive with the heating only on very low for most of the day (decided that with my chest infection I had better stay warm) - DONE
3. Amuse the kids with board games and a wii game day to save going outside and spending money - DONE
4. Prep tonight's dinner to stop us getting a take away - DONE ended up having pizza from the freezer
5. Try and find the yearly savings account statement to request a new password for online access - STILL LOOKING!

MushyPeas · 13 January 2019 at 2:00PM

Morning - oh it's now afternoon!

Just checking in at lunchtime as wanted to let you know crafting mad that this thread is inspiring thank you.

Plans for today: what happened today
1. Turn down hearing from 17 to 16.5 - we are all coping! done!
2. When eBay items sold tonight wrap up ready for posting done, made so little though, only £1.48 hardly worth it
3. List children's play house on Facebook move to tomorrow
4. Do pension form - massive frog!!! move to Tuesday
5. Submit health claims (just ones I can see so don't waste time trying to find others, I always wait till I have everything and then don't get around to it) and check to see if need to increase my monthly fee submitted one, had a quick look at fees and don't quite understand so will take a closer look again in the week

That'll keep me busy!!

MushyPeas · 15 January 2019 at 3:43PM

Hi Craftingmad and anyone else on the 5 a day challenge :-)

My 5 today:

1) Keep heating at 14.5 during the day (done!)
2) Turn evening heating down to 16.5 rather than normal 17
3) Check out Waitrose offers as have a voucher worth 20% off if I spent £40
4) list an item (furniture) on Facebook

Can only think of 4 today! Still not tackled last week's frog

craftingmad · 15 January 2019 at 5:45PM

Hi Mushypeas and everyone else taking part.
I'm so glad I'm inspiring you.

I took a few days off as I was really struggling with my chest infection but I'm on the mend so back up and raring to go.

My 5 a day for today are:-

1. No heating until kids come home from school - DONE - I popped my dressing gown over my clothes, wore two pairs of socks and my slippers and at times had a blanket over me so I've been toasty all day

2. Meal plan for week - DONE

3. Try and find the yearly savings account statement to request a new password for online access - FOUND IT - NEW PASSWORD REQUESTED

4. Complete tax return online - DONE and I only saved the return to my computer instead of printing it out

5. Take washing off radiators to get the benefit of the heat - DONE

5 a day to save away

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