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  • greent
    greent Posts: 10,671 Forumite
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    Ahhh - the wisdom of MFW-ers! It's true, I don't *need* it - I just have no idea what to spend the firebox vouchers on!! (although they do have a range of flavoured vodkas....) It's a strange site - full of stuff that you have absolutely no use for. There's a couple of presents I can get with the vouchers and I may end up spending the rest on chocs and alcohol for presents/ Xmas! (I have to use the credit by 3rd Jan) At least they'd be consumed and not add to future clutter (other than on my hips/ bum/ stomach......) :D


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  • Karmacat
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    I bought flavoured vodkas and the like for Christmas presents for the nephews one year (they're all in their 30s, I hasten to add :) )....

    As for the clutter on your hips ... join the club :)
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  • Alchemilla
    Alchemilla Posts: 6,047 Forumite
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    I love firebox. Is it possible to buy gifts for your Christmas stash?
  • HelenDaveKids
    HelenDaveKids Posts: 3,177 Forumite
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    Also debating fitbits.. would be more mse to carry on mapping routes (I use mapometer) but really tempted.
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  • apple_muncher
    apple_muncher Posts: 14,711 Forumite
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    Get the fitbit! It is sooo much more than a pedometer. And still fits in your bra (depemding on which sort you buy of course - the bracelet-style'one may be a tad obvious...!)
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  • gallygirl
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    apple_muncher wrote: »
    Get the fitbit! It is sooo much more than a pedometer. And still fits in your bra (depemding on which sort you buy of course - the bracelet-style'one may be a tad obvious...!)
    Fitbits are great :T. But only expect to be my friend on there if you're going to give up this exercise malarkey :D.
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  • XSpender
    XSpender Posts: 3,811 Forumite
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    I got a fitbit last month and love it. It encourages me to take more exercise (not that you may need that of course) and you can also add in your calories like my fitness pal ap. In fact I am sure you can link the 2 together.
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  • greent
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    Still undecided on the fitbit - have 'parked' that for now


    Few more things [EMAIL="eb@yed"]eb@yed[/EMAIL]. Bored, bored, bored of [EMAIL="eb@y"]eb@y[/EMAIL] now!! Signature updated with sales figs. Am *just* ahead of target figure, but that's likely to slip as I've not got anything on ebay at the mo and am just waiting for 2 small sales to be paid.


    Loving the gorgeous weather but these Easter hols have been v spendy :( - new strimmer as ours broke last Summer (although found bargain one in Ald! for £20), new mower as ours died yesterday (has been hanging on for at least the last year) and turf for a scrubby area in the front garden (although used a £10 voucher :D) Yesterday our swinging bench collapsed - a piece of wood in the top had rotted from the inside :(:( DS3 was on it - thankfully unhurt. Have also decided to turf a small area in back garden as it makes no sense as a border, so will need to buy more turf for that. And whole of the fence needs painting - meh :(:(


    Other garden news - have planted half of my chitted potatoes. Will aim to do rest over weekend. Potted on some ald! tomato seedlings and planted some v ood tomato and salad leaf seeds - will see if any germinate!! Am not planning on growing as much this year - I want to enjoy the garden more and make it prettier. Am hoping for a lovely Summer, like last year :D:D


    MFW - took a dividend from OH's co and paid part as an OP. Balance now < £5K. Could pay it all off but am choosing not to yet.


    Latest decluttering:


    364. 2 staple removers - CS (we still have another 4!)
    365. 2 stencils - CS
    366. assorted unknown cables - bin
    367. 2 broken rulers - bin
    368. calculator - CS
    369. 3 pairs craft scissors - CS
    370. various assorted gubbins from stationery drawers - bin
    371. tea/ coffee/ sugar storage jars - CS
    372. hot water bottle - CS
    373. spare tap for our shower - recycling
    374. several part used bottles of screen wash amalgamated into one large bottle - empties into recycling
    375. large plastic crate - CS (filled with other stuff :))
    376. several sets of terracotta pot feet - CS
    377. cereal bowl which didn't match anything - CS
    378. set of 4 cereal bowls (unused) - CS
    379. part bottle of weedkiller used up in the garden and recycled :)
    380. lampshade (broken whilst it was being stored) - bin
    381. lots of gubbins from landing c-o-d - bin/ recycling
    382. set of lights - sold - ebay
    383. 2 storage boxes for trains - sold - ebay
    384. wooden train - sold - ebay
    385. broken garden plastic pots - bin
    386. several packs of seeds (o-o-d) - used up - will see if any germinate!
    387. lots of paper and colouring books from DS3's room - recycled
    388. toy plastic lawnmower (broken - but was originally DD's) - bin
    389. Crystal bowl - sold - ebay
    I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul
    Repaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NIL
    Net sales 2024: £20
  • apple_muncher
    apple_muncher Posts: 14,711 Forumite
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    gallygirl wrote: »
    Fitbits are great :T. But only expect to be my friend on there if you're going to give up this exercise malarkey :D.

    Only if you let me win...!
    NST March lion #8; NSD ; MFW9/3/23 Whoop Whoop!!!
  • Fortune_Smiles
    Fortune_Smiles Posts: 5,033 Forumite
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    I feel your pain greent. Just psyching myself up to put some prints of my work on Fleabay - might take some time :o


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