NST Joyful July

Frugalwood's email just came in time. Was about to make excuses that I don't even have time for a short run today. So off I'll be in 5.

A good question was "What’s actually preventing you from taking that next step in your frugality?" My answer would be DH and having to find compromises

EDIT
Well gym didn't happen after all as I forgot my gym leggins and now there isn't enough time to trapes back. I think I must be behind on FW emails (on number 12) as I only signed up late.

NSD #4 achieved!!
40 lengths in the pool and 60 minutes in the gym - I have lost a stone since Easter. Keeping on keeping on. Might have a 6 pack by Xmas.

Day 1 of the hostage situation (summer holidays - nobody wants to leave the house and they think I am 'a nuisance' by suggesting we go out somewhere)

Today I am grateful for getting specific jobs done at work, for a wonderful chat with one of the office staff, for Wynton Marsalis' rendition of a concerto in bflat minor (or something like that!), for a great fabric haul in the charity shops, for the volunteers in charity shops, for doing shred #11 even though I didn't want to, for dd's glasses being ready to collect tomorrow, for our supply of old pillows/cushions that provide stuffing material, for dh feeling less overwhelmed with all he has to do, for 85% chocolate.

Toni'sfriend - hope you feel more like yourself soon

A quick summary of my last few days before I forget what I have been up to:

• Have 12 NSDs - Today was a NSD taking me up to 3. Must try harder on this.
• Take part in the £10 a day challenge – target is £155 - Now up to £74.01. Was falling behind on this originally though I think I'll manage to catch up now
• Walk wherever I am going whenever possible - Walked back home from baby sensory class yesterday.
• Start de-cluttering and organising my flat rather than just saying I’m going to do it! - have returned a few more books back to the library otherwise the de-cluttering is slow going. The little one's books are lying all over the floor at the moment but I popped into poundstretcher the other day and they had some nice storage things so I'm planning to head back and get one for his books.

Have a great week everyone!

Good morning everyone

Hugs to Toni's friend.

Great going with all the posts and NSDs :T:T:T:T:T:T

Today will be another NSD and Exercise day- I'm having a NSD weekend. Still not inspired to do any shopping, so will leave until Tuesday . I'm more than happy to simply make do with what's in the cupboards and freezer

Loved the frugalwood's e-mails yesterday - empowering yourself and luxaries - always great food for thought and yes, you'd be surprised what you can actually do when you put your mind to it , and the need for those so called 'luxries' that are so easily taken for granted because they simply become common place - I love it! - The commercial 'Merry-go-round'

Wishing you all a fantastic NSDay!