Day 10

I decided the other day to get new make up. I don't wear it often but I do like a bit to go out. So I went to Boots and asked for help!! The lady on the no7 counter helped me choose some lovely new products and so when I came home I looked through my stash and turfed out a few things, the Avon products I must have had for over 10 years as the last time I bought Avon was when I was nursing. I left nursing when Immi was 5. She will be 21 in March!!

Talking with OH last night made me realise how far I have come since those days. We struggled hand to mouth each month. There was never enough money. I worked my days off to pay for nursery so I could work my real job. It's hard to let go of the fear that something may go wrong and I wont have enough money. And yet this month not only have I paid out £200 for a new wheel on the car, saved some money and still have some left in the bank at the end of the month, I still worry about money.

I think that maybe why I am so interested in reading minimalism blogs and finding out about decluttering and making more from what I have. I know that we currently have enough each month to live a comfortable life. I know that I want to increase my pension so that when we retire we can live they way we want to. I know that if Andy's benefits stop we can still make ends meet.

I also know that we have things in the house that we don't use that could be sold on. Motorcycle jackets, gloves, boots to name but a few. I feel the urge to Ebay!!!