Following on from Modest March https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/cost_of_living/5019071-modest-march?page=4&reply=133950296
Here's hoping for an affordable April
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pistachiosanscream · 04/04/2024 11:41
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Following on from frugal feb. Assemble all those wanting to manage money better this month. I've managed to actually put some money into savings...
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/cost_of_living/5019071-modest-march?page=4&reply=133950296
TheFlis · 07/04/2024 14:14
@2024Hackathon Encourage your DH to look for 2nd hand weights before he shells out. I have given some away for free on a local Facebook page before and often see them at car boots and in charity shops.
Edited to add: just checked facebook Marketplace and there are about 40 sets within 3 miles of me ranging from free to £30, I’m guessing lockdown purchases but novelty has now worn off!
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HowDidThisHappenDinesh · 04/04/2024 23:44
Thanks for the new thread @pistachiosanscream
April off to a… rocky start. Bank hol Monday we went to the pub with family, spent £80 all in on a couple rounds and some food. Again shocking how much we spend without thinking.
Tuesday my head was a bit sore! spent £3 on a Pret breakfast.
Yesterday was a NSD. Today should have been the same but I was craving jaffa cakes and ending up spending £16 in M&S on snacks and dinner bits. Then £13 on beers and chocolate for the weekend. I have no willpower. Oh well - we planned to get a pizza tomorrow but there’s mince to use up so I’m making a spag bol instead, so I’m making up for the spending there.
This month I budgeted for some house stuff that we’ve desperately needed, felt good to pay for it all upfront on payday. Unfortunately then our hob light and our living room bulb both broke and they’re both awkward ones to replace. If it happened halfway through the month I’d push through til May but I might have to play around with the budget and see if I can order bulbs earlier.
Cupboards and freezer are mostly stocked, so other than our milk and veg delivery I’m planning not to spend much on groceries this month. Back on financial track.
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