5 a day to save away

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craftingmad
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edited 23 January 2018 at 9:59AM in Debt-free wannabe challenges
So I've decided I'd start my very own 5 a day challenge to help me make savings to my household budget and or/earn a few extra ££'s.

Each day I aim to do 5 little things which will help me with my goal so lets see how long I can keep it up for:)
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  • craftingmad
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    23rd Jan 18

    1. Turn the heating off for an extra hour an day (sit with extra socks and jumper/dressing gown whilst kids at school)- DONE timer adjusted :)

    2. Used daughters breakfast plate for me to save dishwasher going on for a bit longer - DONE :)

    3. Food inventory and meal plan for week - DONE. I've got enough in the freezer to last four weeks

    4. Turn off all lights and points not being used - DONE

    5.NSD
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  • craftingmad
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    I'm resurrecting this thread as I've decided to give it a go again - I'm aiming to do 5 things a day (large or small) to help me save or earn money and pay of our BTL mortgages early :)
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  • craftingmad
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    So here my 5 a day plans for today:-

    5th January 2019

    1. Heating off (apart from two hours in the morning and 3 hours in the evening) - DONE :)
    2. Cancel subscription to craft software I never use - DONE saving me £3.10 a month (£37.10 each year) :)
    3. Make a chicken casserole using drumsticks instead of breasts (big thing for me as I have a thing about bones in food) - DONE just waiting to eat it but it smells yummy):)
    4. Recycle Christmas cards into tags for next year - DONE and also turned used wrapping paper into paper shred to use to protect my parcels I send for my business :)
    5. Find a receipe to use up left over beef for tomorrows dinner - DONE - Beef and vegetable pie it is :)
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  • Choccygirl123
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    I think it's a great idea crafting. The small money saving habits all make a big impact on the savings.

    I'll tag along once everyone back to school and I've a bit of time to think about my littke things.
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  • craftingmad
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    Thanks choccygirl. It will be great to have you along :)

    So my 5 a day things today are:-

    1. NSD - NO SPENDING FOR ME TODAY :)
    2. No heating all day until kids come home from school - DONE :)
    3. Have left over spag bol and pasta for dinner tonight - HEATING GENTLY AS I TYPE :)
    4. Use Wii fit instead of renewing gym membership - DONE BUT COULDNOT FIND MY BOARD SO PLAYED JUST DANCE INSTEAD FORA GOOD AEROBIC WORKOUT :)
    5. Pack the kids off with drinks for school to save them buying any - DONE Saved daughter buying two £1 drinks at school :)
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  • MushyPeas
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    Great idea craftingmad, might have to join you if that's ok?
    Previous debt: £14K :embarasse Debt free: Sept '03 :DMFW#42 Mortgage OP savings £4271.18/£12000 2019 :)Started dating OH Mar '12, married Oct '12, Walnut born Dec ' 12 :A SPC 12: 99 £38.05/£500 Make money Jan: £412.34/£310 :T Feb: £88.79/£280 May: £215.52/£310 June: £18.98/£300
  • squiggles
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    What a great thread, I think I will join in. As today is nearly over I don’t have 5 things to list but will try hard tomorrow.

    For the start of 2019 I had an unexpected bill of nearly £500 which has thrown my budget out of the window and I need to get back on target with my plans.


    1. I have a cucumber in the fridge and have nothing else salad wise so I’m going to slice it for my evening snack to eat while watching a film. This will stop me going to the shop for salad stuff and also keep me away from the crisps and chocolate. Instant saving of money and calories.
  • squiggles
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    I skipped over this thread before because I thought it was about getting your 5 a day fruit and veg. Has anyone else thought the same as me?
  • craftingmad
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    squiggles wrote: »
    What a great thread, I think I will join in. As today is nearly over I don’t have 5 things to list but will try hard tomorrow.

    For the start of 2019 I had an unexpected bill of nearly £500 which has thrown my budget out of the window and I need to get back on target with my plans.


    1. I have a cucumber in the fridge and have nothing else salad wise so I’m going to slice it for my evening snack to eat while watching a film. This will stop me going to the shop for salad stuff and also keep me away from the crisps and chocolate. Instant saving of money and calories.


    Love your thinking :) Welcome to the challenge :)
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  • craftingmad
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    MushyPeas wrote: »
    Great idea craftingmad, might have to join you if that's ok?

    Of course it is MushyPeas - its great to have you along!
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