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Marvelous Frugaleers - Just Jiving through June

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Unescorted · 20/06/2015 07:40

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needastrongone · 28/06/2015 23:07

Collie, feeling isolated is really the hardest thing. I am sorry you are not settled. I am rural and always have been, I couldn't settle in a city, so I understand. Remind me, do you have any child care options at all? Would even going out for a run help? Build it up and then join a club?

Filled the car up today. DH has been brill all day and done loads.

Anyone see Lionel Richie at Glastonbury on the TV? He was amazing!!!

Oh, and bought a new pony....!!

Pointless. Details are trickling through about HOYS. There is a lot if fund raising involved I understand.

babsmam · 29/06/2015 06:42

Some good ideas collie.

babsmam · 29/06/2015 06:44

Lsd today . Need blackout liners for our curtains as the sun is keeping kids awake.

Do dds need less sleep around 8 years does anyone know ?

Pointlessfan · 29/06/2015 06:56

Ooh - what's the new pony like Need?
I hope you can find a rambling group Collie - nothing like a country walk to lift the spirits and it's a nice way to chat to people too.
Going out for dinner with colleagues tonight, hoping it'll be under £15.

SpottyTeacakes · 29/06/2015 07:20

I need some summer clothes I don't have anything! I will look in the charity shop otherwise the only other option is fat face Wink I also need to get the dc a paddling pool.

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lilacclery · 29/06/2015 09:48

collie have you primark nearby?
I'm a size 12-14 on bottom & 10-12 on top but my tummy can look like I'm 14/16 or pregnant at times. I got a swimsuit type spanx with underwired cups & adjustable straps for €10 there it's so comfy I wear it every day & it keeps my tummy looking flat.

Had a dd with vomiting bug Fri night & Sat fine yesterday for a family day out at a village festival & puking again last night so I haven't been online much

Peppapissinpig · 29/06/2015 11:15

Anyone know if there is a clothes sale onat the mo in Sainsburys?

babsmam · 29/06/2015 12:22

Peppa there are loads of women's clothing half price but the 25% off is not on yet.

I may or may not have been naught this morning ShockHmm

Peppapissinpig · 29/06/2015 12:24

Hoping to pick up a cheap swimsuit

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Evilwater · 29/06/2015 13:01

OMG emergancy!!

MIL has cut DS hair (btw she did NOT have permission) it's fucking hideous.
:( :(

Fingers crossed it's not too much. :(

I've also paid off the credit card with this hoilday on it. :)

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Peppapissinpig · 29/06/2015 13:15

Oh no Evil.. My DM has done a diy job on DS' hair before. Shock

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babsmam · 29/06/2015 14:44

Evil I would go scatty at that.

Peppa they had swimwear in ours.

babsmam · 29/06/2015 14:44

In the sale that is. Stupid phone

SpottyTeacakes · 29/06/2015 14:47

Evil I would be furious Angry

We've come indoors for a bit it's so hot. I won't cope on Wednesday when it goes over 30 degrees!

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Evilwater · 29/06/2015 16:30

Well,
£8 for hair cut,
£2 the tip, that Ds gave barber. Confused
£3.30 for ice cream for being so good. (Aka bribery)

Total cost, £13.30
Not including fuel.

sportinguista · 29/06/2015 16:36

£17.26 spent on wine and bits from reduced cabinet but got 3 of the bottles in a deal so the cost around £10 as were reduced to clear and won't get used till DH is back on Friday.

I have now lots of new clients so am going to be superbusy but am going to try and fit in a yoga class this week and next. collie I know how you feel about vest tops, i feel the same I truly need to diet as the now make my tummy look ginormous Sad.

Frugal wins £44 of birthday money got me a pair of really nice leggings and a dress from American Apparel. We will be soon around £400 in our savings account in just 2 months as I have been earning extra and I will be able to pay for the Gullivers tickets for DS birthday soon. Smile