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No-Spend November - sign up for a frugal month ahead!

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PeoniesforMissAnnersley · 31/10/2014 13:23

Everyone welcome, if you've been lurking then de-lurk and come and join in!

NSD - No spend day
LSD - low spend day

We are a friendly and supportive bunch, recording our spends, frugal wins and frugal fails daily/when we can. Lots of good tips on discount vouchers, household cleaning and maintenance, cheap meals and more!

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SpottyTeacakes · 20/11/2014 13:04

Hope all is going ok MissA!

Just handed over the money to the pub. Starting to feel nervous!

Nsd (technically as the money for the pub was my dad's!)

OhForFoxSakeYourPullingMyChain · 20/11/2014 16:22

Good luck miss A, hope your are on the mend now :)
food shop 40.00 got my 3rd Morrison's voucher
petrol £10.00
works shopping £8.00 but will get that back eventually

so all in budget, no other spends, Yey! xxxx

OhForFoxSakeYourPullingMyChain · 20/11/2014 16:23

Doh! also £5.00 for work xmas meal deposit!!!!

Fluffycloudland77 · 20/11/2014 16:57

£3.75 Christmas present.

Will give dh £10 for fuel, I used his car today.

I hope you feel better very soon MissA. Their probably still rooting around in there right now.

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SpottyTeacakes · 20/11/2014 17:38

I thought that was the only way to play?! Grin

girliefriend · 20/11/2014 17:56

Hope all went well today MissA

I've been on training all day learning about diabetic foot ulcers! Parking at the hospital cost £9.40 Shock but will claim back on expenses so a nsd really.

Passthecake30 · 20/11/2014 18:04

£2 on 2 bottles of bubble bath for the bring a bottle at the school fair. Cheaper than wine and won't be smashed by kids carrying it tomorrow.

Any news from missA?

Fluffycloudland77 · 20/11/2014 18:27

I hope you learnt something useful girlie

SpottyTeacakes · 20/11/2014 18:49

My mum has foot ulcers.

I'm getting married in the morning Shock

Dp's neither just brought round posh flowers, champagne and chocolate.

SpottyTeacakes · 20/11/2014 18:50

BROTHER

Fluffycloudland77 · 20/11/2014 19:23

Good luck spotty, it'll be a wonderful day.

574ejones · 20/11/2014 19:58

So excited for you Spotty! Good luck, and try to savour the day as it goes so quick!

Actually spent some money today, £14 on wine, beer, squash and Chocolates for Christmas. Been in my job a week now and I am starting to relax a bit more.

Really hoping Missa is okay.

Just noticed someone on our estate has their Christmas tree up!!!

NK5BM3 · 20/11/2014 20:17

Good luck spotty and enjoy!! Thanks

NK5BM3 · 20/11/2014 20:17

MissA hope you are in recuperation and we'll hear from you soon. XThanks

MazzleDazzle · 20/11/2014 20:20

Well, spent £40 in Lidl (which included washing powder and fabric softener) and £10 for fuel. Othe than that, nothing.

I think I'm going to treat us to something nice at the weekend. Not sure what yet, but DH is still away and I've worked FT this week. It's been bloody hard going. I wish I could crawl into bed right now, but I've the pack lunches to make, the school clothes to look out, a washing load to put in and then I'll have to wash my hair as I'll never have the in the morning. I haven't even had my dinner yet!

Good luck tomorrow Spott! Enjoy every minute of it Thanks.

HearMyRoar · 20/11/2014 20:21

Have a lovely day spotty! :o

I spent £1.10 on a pastry. I really need to sort out my lunches as I keep getting hungry and buying snacks. Bad for my wallet and my waist!

SpottyTeacakes · 20/11/2014 20:23

Hear I think even if you spend what you think might be too much on some snacks in your weekly shop it's still cheaper than buying something each day. I always try to make sure we have snacks and nice lunches to avoid buying random yummy stuff!

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northender · 20/11/2014 21:16

Good luck missA

northender · 20/11/2014 21:17

And of course have a wonderful day spotty

girliefriend · 20/11/2014 21:54

Wow Spotty that is really exciting!! You will have a wonderful day Smile

Yes fluffy did learn a fair bit, learnt quite a lot about something called Charcot foot which I knew next to nothing about so thats good!

Have just spent £60 on panto tickets for January, thats for me, dd and my mum - have treated my mum as we are going on her bday, am quite excited - dd will love it!!

Iamnotanugget · 20/11/2014 21:57

Have a fabulous day spotty. Enjoy every minute and don't rush up the aisle.

£7 on coffees and cakes as it was my turn to buy.

Passthecake30 · 20/11/2014 22:56

have fab day spotty!!!

My bag from new look has a broken strap after 2 months use- 3 times a week. Am taking it back tomorrow. ...watch this space!

girliefriend · 20/11/2014 23:06

Right seem to have gone a slight internet spending spree Blush

Spent £20 on a t.shirt for my brother for christmas - it was one he had specifically asked for.

Spent another £25 on Amazon, got my other brothers Christmas present and the Sam Smith album for me dd.

Have just checked my online account though and it is looking much better than it usually does for this time in the month so not too worried.

Its my birthday tomorrow!! Definitely an excellent day to get married on Spotty Grin