tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post5817334850892916214..comments2024-03-15T05:41:57.261+00:00Comments on Frugal Blog: Frugal Living and PeniaphobiaNYK in Frugaldomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-55943654744655357392013-07-24T21:54:08.053+01:002013-07-24T21:54:08.053+01:00Good luck kicking the smoking habit, make sure you...Good luck kicking the smoking habit, make sure you show yourself the savings you are making just as a reminder now and again that's it's really worth it for more ways than one.NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-50150358537298344362013-07-21T10:35:13.897+01:002013-07-21T10:35:13.897+01:00I was too busy running round after my little grand...I was too busy running round after my little grandson lol Yes it was naughty but made mine and my sons day. He gave me my winnings in pound coins so they went straight into the kitty for my kindle. Daughter bought me an electronic cigarette for my birthday (next week) so thats the last of my habits beaten and lots more cash for my money box. Hope the weekend is being kind to you. Think you did well on the bar-b-que challenge, love approved foods! Vixen 307https://www.blogger.com/profile/14701511131613376119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-36241944201455097482013-07-20T19:54:23.439+01:002013-07-20T19:54:23.439+01:00Oh, how naughty are you! LOL But it is nice to get...Oh, how naughty are you! LOL But it is nice to get a bit of a thrilling win - did you watch the race on TV? I was too busy barbecuing. :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-87553508466377569442013-07-20T17:19:52.640+01:002013-07-20T17:19:52.640+01:00After telling my son all about this post he put a ...After telling my son all about this post he put a £1 bet on for me - he does charity sweepstakes for his staff and has an account, so we got £9 profit. He is regularly amazed by my friends online when I tell him all about what you get upto and he supports me in whatever I do. He actually bought me my halogen oven last year and it must have saved me a fortune. So thanks for the post, dont think I will be betting any more often though as I know all to well from working at a dog track that its a mugs game. Hugs ginny Vixen 307https://www.blogger.com/profile/14701511131613376119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-7375165347247130552013-07-20T17:11:09.399+01:002013-07-20T17:11:09.399+01:00Update on the day's events - Peniaphobia rompe...Update on the day's events - Peniaphobia romped home and won with ease!NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-86102995937920016672013-07-20T00:18:58.372+01:002013-07-20T00:18:58.372+01:00Oh no, Vixen, I'm so sorry to hear the MRI res...Oh no, Vixen, I'm so sorry to hear the MRI results weren't good. :( <br /><br />Balancing the whole health/wealth thing is something that seems impossible to control because we just don't know what's around the next corner. In that respect, I do tend to hold back on major spends because of a fear of placing any financial burden on my family, should anything drastic happen suddenly. It's the whole 'being prepared' thing - no mater how hard we try to be ready for it, something jumps up and bites us when we're least expecting it!<br /><br />Sending you all the best wishes I can.NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-38449185484271123762013-07-20T00:05:18.762+01:002013-07-20T00:05:18.762+01:00I definately suffer from peniaphobia after being d...I definately suffer from peniaphobia after being down to our last penny thanks to the DWP! On that day we had a repossession letter for our council house and Hubby collapsed . I phoned our housing manager and all our benefits had come through on the same day after 3 months of poverty. We went through it again last year, suddenly no income again. All this and coping with a disability resulting us losing 2 very good incomes and descending into debt. Never again will we get in this position, we have scraped every penny we can for an emergency fund and have a substantial pantry, I grow veg, de-hydrate food, make jam and bread. Foraging is a necessity not a hobby and I make everything I can for the home. We will not be defeated by these things as hubbys health and sanity is a priority but after an MRI scan today (second in 2 weeks) I think our biggest battle will be cancer and no amount of money can cure that.<br />Vixen 307https://www.blogger.com/profile/14701511131613376119noreply@blogger.com