£67,031.92 is a frightening number indeed....

Thanks for all the comments about the LBM post. It's something that I've been thinking about over the past few days as I've had a little time to read others' diaries, and it really struck me how different the motivation and methodology is across the different diaries.

Another couple of work enquiries today - if they all come off I'll be able to rebuild the majority of my business account cushion over the next month or so. I find about 50% of enquiries actually turn into bookings though, so I won't hold my breath!

KantankrusMare, your comment about my lists made me laugh - I only include about a third of my day's lists on here, as it would be insane to include everything - I literally cannot get through the day without a list. I do write everything on it though, things most people probably manage without needing a list!

Had to manage the DCs alone this afternoon/evening as DH is away, but made the most of it by getting them to use up loads of crafty kits and activity books - double win as it doesn't feel like wasted money having them sitting there, and I can throw out all the packaging and stuff cluttering up my shelves! <and possibly the crafty tat itself once the DCs have forgotten about it>

to do today:
1. Tidy and declutter the utility room, which has become a bit of a dumping ground. Did a little bit of this, cleared the space around the washing machines and the top of the machine (where all things get dumped on the way in from the back garden, as it's near the back door), but didn't get into the main bit of the utility room. Will add it to tomorrow's list.
2. Knit a little more of the socks for my mum's birthday present - cheapest present ever, as they are using up loads of leftover scraps of yarn. They look bonkers, but my mum is v frugal and will appreciate the sentiment! Nothing done on these today, my DCs actually wanted entertaining after school, darn them!
3. Plan budget Father's Day gift/activity. Have been having a think about this and no real inspiration is striking.
4. Find the receipt for the silk shirt to return tomorrow. Done.
5. Check whether we have any more homemade candles, and whether I need to order essential oils to make more if not. Forgot this, will do tomorrow.
6. Go through the DC's Lego Sainsbury's cards and attempt to swap with a friend to get them the few missing ones - I keep doing more of my shop than necessary at Sainsbury's (rather than Lidl) to get maximum Lego cards. Will be glad when this ends next week, I totally gave in to pester power on it. Done. Have a couple of friends to message for swaps.
7. Redo menu plan. In theory it runs out today, but we seem to have tons of food leftover, so I'm going to try to eke it out over the weekend with just a top up of milk and fruit. Done, and pleasingly I think we can get through until Monday only needing to buy 4 pints of milk, some butter and some apples and oranges. Ace.

to do this week:
1. finish painting the pickets for the front fence. have managed a few more, hoping to get another batch done tomorrow
2. plan June's working time (still haven't 'gone back' to work thanks to half term). Done!
3. roughly plan out summer working time (i.e. where I can squeeze in the odd hour while the DC are on holiday).
4. apply for new 0% balance transfer card. Done, accepted, DFD recalculated.
5. research utilities providers - I suspect we can move again and save a little bit. Done. No real saving, but have avoided a price rise.

zippygeorgeandben wrote: »

I've got past the Katy Perry ticket thing now and have my eyes on some BOSE noise cancelling headphones today...

My diary is going to become the MSE version of a den of iniquity, isn't it?!