Category Archives: budgets

The Bills are coming in……………………

Posted on March 19, 2026 by pensitivity101

Our council tax bill hit the mat today and my budget was 10% on last year. There have been rumours that some councils have been given approval to apply more than the maximum 4.99% allowed, but I was confident my … Continue reading →

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Today is Friday 27th February

Posted on February 27, 2026 by pensitivity101

It is a miserable day. Luckily we were up early enough for Hubby to take Maya for her first walk before the weather turned really nasty, but he didn’t get further than the front lawn before his knee gave out … Continue reading →

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All done, checked and certified!

Posted on February 20, 2026 by pensitivity101

They collected the car last night as the guy who usually collects them on the way in has retired. It wasn’t a problem for us and meant they could get started promptly. The MOT and front brake replacements were being … Continue reading →

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It’s another US present!

Posted on December 27, 2025 by pensitivity101

Most readers know I read my utility meters every week to keep on top of costs and my budget, especially as the government have approved energy prices can be increased (only once decreased) every three months and we are due … Continue reading →

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Food shopping, and I thought I was doing so well.

Posted on December 2, 2025 by pensitivity101

There are a lot of articles on the internet about day to day foods and several have shocked us to the core.  It is not just the food, but the packaging, tins, and storage! Last night, we listened to half … Continue reading →

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Saturday Rant

Posted on September 6, 2025 by pensitivity101

One of our friends is in hospital and I offered to take his partner shopping as she doesn’t drive.  She was pleased to accept as it meant she could get some extras in ready for when he comes home, although … Continue reading →

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A Hoard of Locusts

Posted on August 24, 2025 by pensitivity101

Hubby fancied some chocolate last night and we didn’t have any, so as I’d started a shopping list, he decided to fulfil it this morning. To make it easier, I divided it into two shops, gave price guides and waited … Continue reading →

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Thought for the day: 8th August 2025

Posted on August 8, 2025 by pensitivity101

Now and again a thought enters my head which may, or may not, be of interest to other readers. Today’s thought is SHOES.

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My five eggs……………….thoughts for Monday.

Posted on July 28, 2025 by pensitivity101

Hubby read an article on the internet about changes to banking rules here in the UK which would affect all pensioners and their pensions. Flags were immediately raised, so he forwarded me the link and I had a look as … Continue reading →

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Forever Practical

Posted on July 20, 2025 by pensitivity101

Following on from this post, both of us have been thinking about the bungalow we saw. Our offer, subject to a survey, was accepted so we had to find a surveyor that would accommodate us relatively quickly in order to … Continue reading →

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