CJ BACK TO BASICS - THE BEGINNING....

Hi Everyone, Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog!!

I'm raising money for Save the Children and I'd really appreciate your support. Their website is www.savethechildren.org.uk

It all started when I read an article about a Shanghai businessman that, in 2009, challenged his fellow countrymen to live on just £10 a week (not including household bills) - hoping it would inspire them to lead a simpler life, which in turn, inspired me, I thought can I do the same??

I really think it will fit in well with current issues especially the well publicised UK child poverty and also overseas  poverty.

Also the hunger and drought situation, linking in with self sufficiency crisis 

opportunities for education and the economic crisis.

It encourages people to get back to basics and enjoy the simpler things in life and raises money for a fantastic cause.  Even if they do not feel they can donate it may help families to manage a tight budget in the current climate.  There are a variety of angles to this story.  My aim is the complete the 6 month challenge and raise as much as I can to make a difference.

I have got so used to spending far too much on things which a not necessary (even though I convince myself they are) such as lavish meals out, champagne, a bottle of Chablis after a "tough day", shopping sprees, raiding the Clinique beauty counter, moaning about no payrises, the economic climate etc etc the list goes on.

Then I went onto the Save the Children website and it reminded me in fact how lucky we are. So this is how I came to my challenge.....

I am going to do the £10 a week challenge for 6 months, this is to cover all food and drink, personal expenses, and entertainment. I am getting back to basics and really questioning do I really need this? How can I do the same cheaper? Anyway I could ramble on and on but I will refrain!

Please if you can take a few moments just look at my page I would be most grateful.
http://www.justgiving.com/Chloe-Thompson

Just go to my JustGiving page, and have a look, there is more information about my mission and the charity.

If you would like to donate, you can online with a credit or debit card -

http://www.justgiving.com/Chloe-Thompson

Or text LDAH92 £1 to 70070 to donate (you can vary the amount in the text if you like)

JustGiving sends your donation straight to Save the Children and automatically reclaims Gift Aid on all eligible donations, so what you give is worth even more.  I hope you'll join me in supporting Save the Children.

I will post on here as much as I can about my progress and how i manage on £1.42 a day, it may inspire others or even if you can just follow me that would be great!!

I have also contacted the local media and local businesses for their support... so watch this space!

Much Love Chloe xx

p.s My Father has taken custody of all my cards, cheque book and any cash and will give me a ten pound note each week and he will not budge!! no worries there! :)