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Frugal Friends Finding Financial Freedom In February

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Wolfcub · 24/01/2020 22:02

New Fred

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lifelongfrugaleer · 19/02/2020 19:10

We got you wolf. Does that mean visits are now unsupervised? Don't answer if you don't want. Have all other processes stopped now? Again don't answer if you don't want.
Can't believe it's been 2 years either.

I have the free Grumm bar. It's very small for £3.95 compared to other bars of the same price point. I'm using one up before I try that one, from Sainsbury's and it's nice. I usually use Sainsbury's or friendly soap as they are from the ne.

Wolfcub · 19/02/2020 19:16

Life yes we've been unsupervised but in public since mid November, it's all in my hands now (mucho responsibility). Everything else has reached its conclusion, divorce proceedings and his consequences in law excepted

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MummySharn · 19/02/2020 19:17

I hope it all goes well @Wolfcub

Fearofawelshplanet · 19/02/2020 19:46

NSD...

lifelongfrugaleer · 19/02/2020 19:53

You totally got this wolf. It's in his best interests not to mess this up. Fingers crossed he won't. The judicial system is slow, not helped by last year's episode either no doubt.

LaneBoy · 19/02/2020 20:34

Oh wow wolf big step. Keep posting if you need distraction/reassurance/venting ❤️

Super spenderific day 😳😳😳
£20.04 Boots - pads for DD, various skin/hair care (mum also got a couple on her Boots card as she had points built up... I have £25+ worth on mine but no clue where it is 🤦‍♀️)
£12.80 Claire’s earrings mostly for me as I had a voucher
£14 Peacocks replacing my fave jeans although different colour
£7.99 French dictionary for DD1
95p chocolate for DH
£8.50 taxi home, mum insisted on giving me £3 towards it though as we dropped her at the station on the way)
£14.49 takeaway dinner

But mum got lunch, bubble tea 😋😋😋 and we saw Emma at the cinema - so completely lovely. Definitely needed that today. Also FYI I am now in love with Johnny Flynn 😅

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 19/02/2020 23:07

Not surprised you're anxious wolf in some ways I'm glad dd has no contact with her dad as selfishly it makes my life easier.

We've had an okay day, £16 at pets at home on various bits, £3 in the co op on milk and chocolate!

Fell out with dd over her constant moodiness, she can not see it at all and it's all my fault apparently.... bloody teens!

We binge watched Locke and Key on Netflix which was good and I let her stay up late which I'll probably regret tomorrow.

Accidentalaccountant · 20/02/2020 06:29

That sounds tough wolf. You are doing such an amazing job.
NSD yesterday. Probably good shop today. Or tomorrow. Will also need petrol ⛽⛽soon.

Wolfcub · 20/02/2020 07:25

Girlie I know what you mean about them not recognising their own mood/attitude. I keep asking ds not to bite my head off every time he speaks to me. He assumes because he isn't actually yelling at the top of his lungs there is no issue. Bloody teens!

Lane sounds like you had a fab day out

Love how is dd?

Em any news on dh? How long do you need to wait for blood tests?

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Mrsmadevans · 20/02/2020 08:28

Morning everyone 😀
NSD planned today 🤞😁
Off to Mum's in a min 🤗
@LaneBoy if you go on the boots website you can order a new advantage card online easily 🤗
Wind coming up here God only knows what the weather will do today 🙄
Have a great day everyone 😀

Lovemaltesers · 20/02/2020 11:24

Hope you are doing ok today wolf Flowers DD1 seems much better. Took her for a pre-booked doctors appointment today for her cough, and got an inhaler as it seems to be caused by exercise.

Horrible drizzle and wind here today. Not much planned, should really write my assignment. Swimming lessons later for DC.

Shopping tomorrow to get feet measured as suspect the DC feet have grown so will be £££s. I’ve got a couple of 20% off codes for M&S if anyone needs one?

CurvyInAllTheWrongPlaces · 20/02/2020 11:25

Morning all!
Will need to pop to town to get cards for ds2 and cake.
I need a new wire for my phone charger and some more berries, dd2 has been eating loads so need to restock!

CurvyInAllTheWrongPlaces · 20/02/2020 11:27

Love, could I have one please? Dd2 has grown again and really needs some bottoms.

Lovemaltesers · 20/02/2020 11:43

Sent you a PM curvy

CurvyInAllTheWrongPlaces · 20/02/2020 12:42

Thanks love, I've ordered dd2 some leggings and jeans, £24.50.
I've now signed up for a sparks card, are the offers always good?

Fearofawelshplanet · 20/02/2020 13:05

NSD...

Happierwithouthim · 20/02/2020 13:54

€4.30 on 12 eggs yesterday
Payday today
€85 towards cc which has valuation for new house on it €100 left to pay
€35.71 towards cc to make its balance an even €700
Yesterday 29c to clear another cc

Lovemaltesers · 20/02/2020 14:34

I’d say 3 or 4 times a year you get a 20% off clothes code curvy. Then at other times you get more targeted money off codes like for socks or jumpers or dresses. I try to save buying things unless desperate or I’ve got a code. You also get a code around your birthday. And also not all sparks members seem to get the code at the same time which helps with stock not running out. Also get money off in the food hall which is dangerous as I live close to one.

Wolfcub · 20/02/2020 14:38

Love have you started your essay yet? I am doing everything I can to avoid writing competency examples. I hate them.

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Wolfcub · 20/02/2020 14:40

You're doing really well clearing cards Happier

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Mumbassa2 · 20/02/2020 14:53

Hello I have been recommended to come here by mrs, do you mind if I join?

Happierwithouthim · 20/02/2020 15:13

€10 Facebook sales for breadmaker that I never wanted in the first place.

Wolf doing my best €6177 on interest free card will be cleared with sale of house. Would like to clear other two from income though.

Love I never buy in M&S without a code Smile

Happierwithouthim · 20/02/2020 15:13

Mum very welcome here

Lovemaltesers · 20/02/2020 15:22

I have just finished question 1 of 5 wolf. But it’s a start. DP just came upstairs and smuggly asked if I’d written anything as he caught me on my phone 😂.

Wolfcub · 20/02/2020 17:41

Well ds has come home from h's in total aggro mode

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