Frugal friends follow each other frugally through Hallowe'en, COVID all welcome

[Happierwithouthim]

Here you go life

I have inadvertently poured myself a rather Ginny gin. It’s a pink one which is lighter in colour than the “usual” pink one we have so I didn’t think it looked strong enough when tonic was added. So slugged more in. Hic

Spends £16 coop. Milk cheese frozen fruit and veg. And a bag to carry it home in.

Wfh today. So nice and cosy!!! Managed washing outside too yay!

Ah girlie sorry dd is struggling I'm pleased you're getting help from CAMHS it's a really postcode lottery with them it's shit here

Em I've been WFH lots I get so much done, this morning I had hoovered the whole house, put the clean washing away and got another load on before 8am.

Unfortunately I'm down quite significantly on my expenses. Going from £200-£400 a month to a big fat zero at times. Obviously I'm using less fuel and miles in the car but it did bump up my wages quite a bit each month.

Pleased you are ok Girlie, your dog it so cute!

I am shattered. Had a dreadful night with dd2 last night "is it waking up time now?" at 3am then at 4am. Then I went back to sleep and couldn't get up. Early night tonight.

Nsd so far but it is so cold at work with all the windows open for ventilation so I am going to buy some base layers/thermals and maybe a couple of smarter fitted jumpers.

Evening people.

Where has this week gone?
Wolf sorry to hear you aren't sleeping.
Em sorry you aren't sleeping either ….
Curls good effort on your interview. Fingers crossed for you.
Snuggly it is many days to the end of term.... you can keep ds as long as you like.
North the dementors threads wound me up after a while because they had a really binary view, with posters being quite scathing of people who were worried.
Girlie I hope your Dad has the constitution of an Ox.

We went to Oxf on Sunday (can't remember if I told you lot) - DD is settling and busy making alternative plans for Christmas in case she can't get back. It sounds as if college are going to be really relaxed about letting them stay b/c there won't be any visitors.

snuggly I find m&s good for fitted jumpers usually find a code too before buying them.

@Happierwithouthim

snuggly I find m&s good for fitted jumpers usually find a code too before buying them.

That's a good shout, they should have good thermals too. Thanks.

Uniqlo too. When I am in the office their cashmere / lambswool jumpers with a shirt is my "uniform"

Just spent £90 on Boots presents for Dd2 , Prada Candy , Skinny Tan Wondertanned Gift Set & Benefit Roller Lash . Also £27 on Superdrug for Amelia Ted Baker new perfume & some toothpaste & hand washes . Also a Wellness hamper nearly got hers now
Unescorted that is brill news re your Dd settling in you must be su relieved

snuggly you reminded me I need new thermals too, mine are very off white at this stage.

I had a 'uniform' like that after I had dd, jumper dresses, leggings and boots!

Bought dd a new atlas yesterday, hers has gotten misplaced at school. Used 10% disc code and free delivery from Easons so paid €12.59.

mad I signed up for the boots soap and glory early list, right one this time. Think I might give it to sis in law from dd as she's had a rough time this year.

Never look at Uniqlo before unescorted looks nice, when I'm replenishing my wardrobe, after this current battle with my weight I must consider them.

Having a major wardrobe crisis with DS2. We had a big clearout yesterday and the poor boy has nothing! He lives in shorts which was fine until now. And now it’s droppped colder I’ve discovered his trackie bottoms are really scruffy looking, holes in the ankle cuffs, etc. And he’s really lacking in the jumper/ hoodie department.

His school is non uniform so this is essential stuff! So I’ve just dropped £150 on some new stuff that I’m praying will fit him ok. It’s long overdue really, he normally gets his brothers hand me downs with a couple of new bits thrown in. But I think those days are gone now they both don’t grow so fast and get more use out of everything.

€5 on local GAA lotto at home online. It's at €13,100 would be a nice little win

curls not sure what age your ds2 is but that definitely happens as they get older that hand me downs are only really good for old wear, unless they're like dc's nephew who has a huge wardrobe so his clothes are normally very good handmedowns, unfortunately he's a different shape and style to ds so not much of it is used by ds [happy]

I find about twice a year I need to do an overhaul on dc's clothes, maybe others pick up little and often?

Morning everyone 😀
Happier l think Boots always do well at Christmas but this year for some reason, their offers have really been things l want & need 🤗 l must sign up for the soap & glory too thank you for the heads up 💐😀

Curls it was like that with my DDS until they decided they were not having cast offs Fgs 🤣
Precious !
You will get some lovely stuff for that amount 😀

God morning!

I'm at work today and will be working in the office all through the next four weeks, I'm surprisingly happy about this- very odd!

Curls - ds2 literally wore shorts all through primary school and was not happy about wearing trousers once in secondary school, to be honest it was fine as he grew very quickly so never had the ankle swingers situation with shorts!

I'd second Uniqlo for thermals snuggly the Heattech stuff is fantastic.

Over the first lockdown I lost just over two stone in two months, I've put about 18lbs back on through sheer greed, and now I'm feeling really bad about it, so back on the diet I think - for my mental health if nothing else.

Mrs - I am trying my hardest to keep away from Boots, I usually spend a fortune on the Star Buys, this year I've been picking up some of the tenner Tuesday and fiver Friday offers.

Camden Frugal weight loss thread if you want to join us

Morning everyone, sorry I haven't posted in a few days but I've just been so tired and working. I ended up getting a covid test which was thankfully negative. I think I'm slightly paranoid as I work with vulnerable patients and would hate to pass that on to them. We don't get tested routinely at work yet and I often feel like I'm coming down with something so it's hard to judge what's ok and what's not 😫

Nice to see you Wreck and Girlie. I'm sorry your dd is still struggling but looking at that wee cheeky face of your dog, he must help a lot.

Both my ds claim they have NO clothes in fairness with no holiday this year they probably did miss out on some new stuff. Ds1 has been the same size for about 3 years now so no handing down to ds2.

Getting really fed up with Tesco deliveries. I've had so many cancelled and feel like I'm never off the phone to them. Today's problem is that they have not taken off my £10 voucher that I was given for last weeks cancellation even though it went through when I ordered it

Thanks happier I'm off to have a look now

klaxon attention everyone....

I got the job!!!

I’m over the moon! It’s nothing fancy, working part time in an independent shoe shop, but I can’t quite believe it! Having not been in paid employment for around 15 years due to being a partner in DHs business AND not having had a job interview in 20 years I didn’t think I stood a chance.

I’m so chuffed.

So as long as Boris lets us reopen, I start on 3rd Dec!

Well done Curls that's great news 🎉🎆🍾

Curls Congratulations to you! Am thrilled for you love

Born bless you l wondered where you had gone lovely glad you are ok. This blasted Covid can really make us worry l know .
I have this anxiety about getting it and feel like my throat is getting sore and start to cough, there is nothing wrong with me but l do think since wearing masks a lot, my mouth and throat is much dryer than normal and think it could be that
Hope you sorted things with Tesco too it is so tiresome

Camden well done on the restraint , l gave in yesterday
On that note, l just thought to myself where on earth is Pumpkin?

Em hope you have recovered from the ginny, gin , gin
Happier fingers crossed re the lotto
Nearly Forgot 34 in Tesco , got a tub of celebrations they are down to £3.50 and a few bits for our teas

Congratulations Curls! Brilliant news.

Just ordered 3 thermal tops for me (2 camisole types with built in bras, one long sleeved black top) plus to long sleeved for dh who is also feeling the cold wfh. All from Uniqlo. I might get warm leggings for the dcs too.

Curls that's brilliant news! Well done!

Snuggly our school have emailed to say the dc can wear extra layers and thermals if they have them plus can take in an extra jumper. The TA was giving out blankets last week. Must be horrible for everyone.