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Remember remember it's frugal November

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LonelyOversharer · 03/11/2017 09:01

Woo hoo! I've never done the new thread before!

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ememem84 · 05/11/2017 22:33

snuggly we’re taking bed here on how many times we’ll be up. I changed bedding. But forgot to take sheetnfor spare bed out of the wash. So dh is in with me and ds tonight. I’ve switched sides with dh as he’s off tomorrow. Haha! Ds is on his side.

He was asleep. But woke up about 10 minutes ago. Sigh.

LonelyOversharer · 06/11/2017 00:44

I hope everyone and all babies are sleeping soundly tonight.

I was really bad a few days ago, and put £30 into Mr Green casino. Haloween bonus, doubled plus 20 spins. Then a 35x wager requirement to withdraw. I see this as a challenge. Anyhoo I won a huuuge £88 on a 15p spin today, then several £30 wins. I just cashed out £130. Holy cow. £100 free money is massive for me.

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thewaitresses · 06/11/2017 05:25

💤 4am waking again after a good weekend of sleep - now wondering if something is causing the wake-ups (perhaps neighbours up and about?) Hope others are getting on ok.

I didn’t see strictly results so of course just had to google Shock!!

Spent about £40 at the weekend so within budget. I did fill an amazon basket with Christmas gifts last night but didn’t check out - it can wait!

SnugglySnerd · 06/11/2017 05:42

Wow! Well done Lonely!

Dd was up at midnight. Settled by about 1 am. Ds woke me at 5 and I commented what a good night they'd both had. Apparently they didn't I just slept through it all! Don't think dh is too pleased so I've got up early even though it's his turn!

MissingMo · 06/11/2017 05:53

DD has been up and down all night. Such a change from recent nights. DP has been fab despite the fact he has work in a few hours and she's still not settled. BIL reckons its teething.

Likely to do a top up shop to get some accompaniments to the planned meals this week. Have to pick up all the freezer food from my sister today as well. Have a new phone coming by courier so can't even sleep all day Sad

MissingMo · 06/11/2017 05:55

Hope everyone is resting soundly whilst I'm awake

lifelongfrugaleer · 06/11/2017 06:51

Morning, late night last night but dd will not sleep in. Sometimes you are just so tired you hear nothing. Sleep deprivation sucks. Can't imagine the tag teaming twins can do.

Nsd except for usual activities

WreckTangled · 06/11/2017 07:08

Cag I did post it. Try again

Remember remember it's frugal November
Fluffycloudland77 · 06/11/2017 07:16

I couldn't see it at first either Wreck. Does he paint at school? Maybe he'll bring one home. Is it fireworks against a night sky?.

Waitress Kidstart do Amazon cashback. You have to earn £10 before it pays out but it all adds up. I think it's at 2% at the moment.

They do John Lewis too which no one else does.

WreckTangled · 06/11/2017 07:35

No it’s a ladder for Father Christmas HmmGrin

Fluffycloudland77 · 06/11/2017 07:41

Oh yes, I can see that now Grin

SnugglySnerd · 06/11/2017 07:45

How old is she Mo? We're having the same issues with the twins. I think one is teething. The other one just likes cuddles I think!

ememem84 · 06/11/2017 07:59

I’m happy with the strictly result. I didn’t like him.

I also don’t like Alexandra. She’s way to smug. I’d really like someone like Susan or Davood (sp) to win. Someone with zero dance experience. But I think Debbie will win.

Reflexology workshop today with Ds.

He woke at 245. Then again at 6. I woke up each time but went back to sleep.

Looks like it’ll be a lovely sunny day here today. Yippee.

MissingMo · 06/11/2017 08:46

That's a fab picture @wreck, I absolutely love children's artwork.

She's coming up to five months soon @snuggly. She settled at half six and slept since then. She was up when I woke up but just happily babbling in her cot.

northender · 06/11/2017 08:48

Busy day here. Dh and dc back to work & school. I've got a huge to do list, we'll see how that progresses!
Ironing done so far, Kettlercise at 0930, then we'll see.
Lonely great win, bonus money.

SunnyLikeThursday · 06/11/2017 12:05

I've been to town and found some fantastic new warm trousers like these:

lockwoods.com/outdoor-clothing/technical-trousers/womens-technical-trousers-shorts/hs-hotsport-outerwear-women-benia-trouser/prod_2358.html

They're meant to be windproof and breathable and they've fleece lined. I'm hoping they'll be warm for standing about the playground. They look nice enough to be just worn as smart trousers but have space for my jeans underneath. Yay!

Cagliostro · 06/11/2017 12:13

Love the painting wreck! Thanks for reposting, no idea why I couldn't see the first one as normally I can see photos Hmm Confused

Spends £8 2 birth certificates :o

And whatever pub lunch costs because I can have pastry = beef and ale pie. Get in!!! 👊

SnugglySnerd · 06/11/2017 12:22

I have changed at least 15 nappies so far today. Do babies not understand about saving money??

ememem84 · 06/11/2017 13:35

No snuggly I guess not. Ds needs more long sleeved tshirts. Sigh. He’s growing so much. I’ve changed...3 today.

wreck love the picture. I can’t wait for ds to draw me something!!

Reflexology was interesting. Learned methods of calming and soothing ds before sleep and also ways of helping his digestion.

Then met dh at cafe and had brunch. Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on toast with an earl grey #fancy

Had to pop to the shop for chicken and lime for JO’s gnarly peanut chicken for dinner. Le yum!

Fluffycloudland77 · 06/11/2017 13:51

No, I don't think they give a furry one TBH Snuggly

NSD.

SnugglySnerd · 06/11/2017 14:14

They don't seem to understand about sleeping either!

ememem84 · 06/11/2017 15:03

I’m taking Ds to his first grown up meeting tomorrow. To speak with the committee (which I’m part of) of our building about the noisy neighbours upstairs.

They’ve been given notice to leave but are apparently refusing any other properties and are continuing the noise. Which is driving me and the other residents crazy.

Committee is to vote on whether or not to cha he the articles of our building so when people rent it’s no kids no pets and when people buy it’s no kids no pets.

This limits our market when we sell. Aaaah. I suspect Though that the majority will go for it. Must use my best negotiating skills and ds’ cutenessto change their minds

MyWhatICallNameChange · 06/11/2017 17:24

Oh no Cag, gone off chocolate? I know someone you can share it with? WinkGrin

Lots of people with babies here. I love babies, especially now I can hand them back, I'm so not broody, but love them!

How old are your twins snuggly? Mine are 13. No nappies, but there are other smells! And they're definitely not as cute as they used to be.

I haven't been out today so spent nothing. Yesterday spent £26 on electricity and lunch stuff, as we went to Morrisons, spent £65 on shopping for the week and forgot stuff to put in sandwiches!

WreckTangled · 06/11/2017 17:31

LSD. £4.30 at the post office and on a packet of crisps. I rarely eat crisps and couldn’t resist!

Cag sorry it’s taken me so long but you should get the snow suit tomorrow.

Girliefriendlikesflowers · 06/11/2017 18:00

NSD today at last!

That pic is hilarious Wreck Grin

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