The mindful MFW: A healthy, happy journey to a mortgage free life!

An update from me.
* We're so far behind with YNAB I need to turn over a new leaf We have money sitting in our bank account but I have no idea what it's for, know it's allocated to things though so can't spend it!
* just delivered a project at work this week, took a lot of energy and some extra hours to get it done but am pleased with the end result.
* am using the organised mum method still and the house is looking pretty good. I don't think we need a cleaner, which was £156 a month
* need to take DS out of school for a week beginning of December for medical treatment at home! Hoping it will help resolve a long standing issue
* have spent £60 this week on revision workbooks for DD1 :eek: and a few hours drawing up a revision timetable together. She was totally despondent and stressed last week so at least she is now motivated and happy. Cheaper than a tutor, I keep telling myself!
* booked Eur0tunnel to Belgium for our post Christmas break and saved £45 using Mr T vouchers :money:
* claimed £4.50 back from Sh0pmium for coffee capsules
* noticed leak in loft and got loft company back to fix it. A slipped tile, easily sorted and done for free under 10 year warranty.
* boiler serviced, great job and fully disassembled for cleaning, £85.
* Christmas is feeling under control, half way with kids presents and have some good ideas for the rest. Remind me of this when I start panicking next month!
* bought thermals for kids so they won't get cold at the Christmas markets in Belgium. The thermal socks will be added to their stockings. Used some money in our Payp@l from the sale of our cot, so £35 off. We are considering a holiday to Lapland next winter so they will get used then as well, plus it could be cold in Denmark at Easter.
* just bought SAD lamp, with two discounts and a voucher I won last year. Cost £27 for a £130 lamp :money:. I suffer terribly in winter, I did have one a few years ago but lost charger :mad:. After 5 years it's safe to say the charger is not going to turn up now!
* Pleased with £20 haircut yesterday, including tip.
* taking DS to Manchester this weekend, used Family railcard
* picked up some more 25p clothes for kids, washed and put away in 'big bag'. I have been buying more clothes for myself tho .

Ta dahh list today:
* [STRIKE]book discounted ticket for attraction on the weekend[/STRIKE]
* [STRIKE]find proof eligible for carer ticket[/STRIKE]
* pack!! (light)
* [STRIKE]2 x washloads[/STRIKE]
* [STRIKE]download something to watch with DS on journey[/STRIKE]
* message friend for address
[STRIKE]* order PJs for my Xmas box[/STRIKE]
* call BT
* [STRIKE]sort our bedroom[/STRIKE]
* collect DS
* travel
* pick up housewarming gift

the_cross_rabbit wrote: »

Hi museum worker, I've suffered for years with the winter blues I think they call it. I was backwards and forwards to the doctors spanning a number of years and given various reasons why by feb I was depressed. Two years ago I was diagnosed as been vitamin D deficient. I take vitamin D tablets from October to April every year and I have notice a improvement in my moods. please ignore if you have already thought of this or have a medical reason for your lamp. My cousin has a lamp and swears by it.
CRx

Hi the cross rabbit, and thanks for the post. I take the recommended dose of Vit D in a multivitamin, but from when my daughter was diagnosed with a Vitamin D deficiency I recall a higher dose is required for those who are deficient.
I am considering a visit to a nutritionist, so maybe they can check my Vitamin D levels? Something to think about.

Treatment for DS continues, I really hope we finish it this weekend or I don't know what we'll do! OH going to family gathering with DD2 this afternoon, but we need to stay put.

I spent 90 minutes yesterday sorting and putting laundry away so today would like to do 2 x TOMM cleans, especially as have DSis coming over this evening with takeaway!

Spent 15 minutes updating YNAB after my post so coming on here is the right thing to do! Will finish rest this weekend.

Ordered last ones of DS and DD2 presents yesterday. Going for something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. I've definitely bought less for them as a result and feel more relaxed about Xmas. Need to ask DD1 to get her feet measured then will order her present this week.

To add to list:
* ask DD1 to measure her feet
* purchase zoo membership for family present
* reply to house swappers
* 2 x 1/2 hr cleans
* 2 x washloads

Got on top of the current account part of YNAB, just need to sort out CC part. We pay in full each month but I would like to have a better idea of my spending on it.
House looked lovely when DSis came over and she even paid for a takeaway, so kind!
DD1 got her feet measured so can order her Xmas present now.
Extended treatment by one day, nurse has said to stop now. We think he has cleared most of the issue, fingers crossed it's enough.
Just bought my winter tights and extra socks from Pr!mark, have no idea how but managed to spend £36 :eek: I put loads back too!
Xmas tree bought and put up, it's from IKEA as its only £25 plus we have s £20 voucher to spend next year. Kids got to see Santa again and s free book each.
£8 personal spend on a vintage leather crossbody bag, I LOVE it!
Tried on some jeans I'm thinking of getting, now know my size and will be watching eBay for some cheap ones to turn up.
Apologies for short sentences, so tired today and hoping for early night.
Hope all well xx