How did it get to the middle of September already!!


We've been really busy over the last few weeks, but things are settling down now and getting back to 'normal'.


On the money front, DS1 is costing us a small fortune (all worth it though). Although he has got some money from the summer we need to pay towards his education. Plus his flights back for Christmas, which need sorting sooner that later.


Football starts again this weekend, and now DS2 is playing midweek so we're going to be busy busy busy. I've set up the DD pay one lot of football subs, DS2 will pay his own but we will still take DS2 as his away matches are miles away.


We've been a bit hit and miss with the food shopping. I've seen a challenge on social media where you eat out of the cupboards/fridge for the month, only topping up on fresh stuff. We are sort off doing this. Although its proving a bit tricky now we're back to doing packed lunches. I have put £10 in DS1's dinner money account, just in case. One week in and he has only spent £1.50.


My 20p jar is full....to be fair its not that big a jar, lol. But I'm going to keep saving and use it towards Christmas celebrations.


From next week I'm going to starting putting money into cards for nieces and nephews Christmas presents. If we do one a week we'll be sorted in 9 weeks.


Have managed to get a full line dry twice this week. The kids have taken it in about 4.30pm so it doesn't get damp. :-)


Looking forward to the weekend.


xx

Hi Alice,
Great to hear from you. I was wondering how you've been doing.
You seem very well organised and great to start getting Xmas organised too.
Vx

All sounding great from your end Alice!!! Brilliant that you are thinking about to Christmas too xx

Keep up the good work

Yep, active kids are expensive....shelling loads out on dance this term...not really complaining as love that they actually are still doing stuff but all adds up

Have a great weekend x

Thank you for your posts. I feel like I've got my debt busting mojo back....long may it continue.

This morning I've got two loads on the line and another two to do. It's blowing nicely.

On the money front we've tweaked our mobile deals to include DS3. We pay an extra £9 for DSs but I did get a new phone so although some might say not very MSE, it works for us. I've just done meter readings and we are -£5.26, which means we have used £30 on both utilities in two weeks. No heating on yet...ooo noo....going for at least the 1st October, and then it will have to be freezing.

Had Chinese and drinks with friends last night, £20 spent. Only had 4 NSDs so far this month.

Yesterday I went food shopping, still sort of doing the store cupboard challenge but somehow spent £49. But that did include a chicken for lunch, some new casual trousers for me and some socks for DS3, and some cleaning/toiletries stuff. Got petrol too £35.

Today we're going to cut the grass, deweed and sweep drive and trim the hedges. We're having a roast later so will get that prepped. Have a mountain of ironing to do. Also need to colour my hair, that is actually more important than the ironing. OH has taken DS3 to rugby training and DS2 is still in bed.

Need to update spending diary and budget. Hope you all have a great day.

Xx

Thanks for the update Alice.

Is this DS1 last year and did DS2 decide what he wants to do?

Hi Spendless,

Yes it's DS1s last year......phew.. It's going to be a tough one for him, mentally and physically. DS2 is working but still doesn't know if he'll go to uni next year. I'm sure it will all come good in the end....fingers crossed.

Quick update, today was a NSD, number 6 for the month. Tomorrow I need to pay for some stuff at the school, £17 in total. Will also need to get petrol, and I need £10 towards collections at work. So going to try and get all the spends done tomorrow.

Tonight I've sorted some paperwork on the kitchen out. Even after all the time we still don't seem to be able to sort out the post when we get it...Ggggrrrr. But on the plus side all the ironing is done and put away.

Anyway that's Monday done.

Xx