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Challange 5 No Spend Days In July

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wanttobeasaver
wanttobeasaver Posts: 465 Forumite
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Hi folks.........

Just want to post this on here as my aim is too have 5 NSD's in July...& would quite like to get some support ;) I know for some this may be easy for some folks but....me a big big challange as everyday i nearly always spend something either at shop or butchers :rolleyes: Any help & support to conquer this or tips would be greatly recieved.......I even been to shop today after getting delivery from Mr T & spent £1.82 to get sauce & stuffing for tea tonight....Want to really get a grip on my spends.....
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  • KTjazz
    KTjazz Posts: 688 Forumite
    Count me in but I'm going to further it by saying as many NSD as possible in July (and beyond) with a minimum of 5.

    today wasn't one... But there is always tomorrow, right?

    Smile!!

    KTjazz
    :hello: - Proud to be dealing with my debts!:j DFW nerd No. 1011!
    I'm back, and this time I mean business!
    If you need to talk to someone confidentially call Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or email jo@samaritans.org
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  • notenoughcash
    notenoughcash Posts: 337 Forumite
    I've just started something pretty similar, doing mine in a diary style and going to try and update it every day and be completely honest about it. My biggest enemy is the corner shop. I do my big supermarekt shop one a fortnight and stock up cupboards and freezer and I just use the local shop for fresh milk and bread in between. I'm really disciplined in my big shop and always stick to my budget, but the local shop just cripples me. For example I went on sunday for milk and came back with two pizzas, a bottle of wine and chocolate, goodbye ten pounds! I'm hoping if I'm honest enough to list it all and I actually see how much I'm spending on extras I'll be able to really cut down. Good luck to you!!!
    Debt busting! Jan 2014 £7632.50 £7445.80
    Belly busting! Jan 2014 12st 2lb 11st 11lb
  • KTjazz
    KTjazz Posts: 688 Forumite
    Hello notenoughcash,

    have you considered buying extra bread and milk in your fortnightly shop and freezing it? this could cut out the temptation of the corner shop completely.

    My problem is supermarkets, everything is so shiny! I always come out with more than I went in for but I'm getting better!

    KTjazz
    :hello: - Proud to be dealing with my debts!:j DFW nerd No. 1011!
    I'm back, and this time I mean business!
    If you need to talk to someone confidentially call Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or email jo@samaritans.org
    My heart knows me better than I know myself so I'm going to let it do all the talking.
  • notenoughcash
    notenoughcash Posts: 337 Forumite
    I have thought about that but I don't have very much freezer space, although I'm sure that is partly just an excuse and I probably could do that if I tried!!!!
    Debt busting! Jan 2014 £7632.50 £7445.80
    Belly busting! Jan 2014 12st 2lb 11st 11lb
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    I'll join in but I'm going for far more nsd's than that. I'm going to go for four a week, so 16 for the month. Although I've started off badly today! I bought a cooked breakfast for £2.50 at the local community centre, and a coffee in town for £3. Mainly because I wanted to go out to do my open university work, I find I can't concentrate at home (internet etc keeps calling to me) so I go out to do it.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • sam89
    sam89 Posts: 267 Forumite
    Can I join too? I've just started a spending diary as well and I'm aiming for as many NSDs as possible.

    Sam,
    x.
    DMP Mutual Support Member 138
    :D Proud to have dealt with my debts :D
    :beer:DMP completed 1/11/13:beer:
  • angeldiva
    angeldiva Posts: 346 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Add me to the list!!

    I would love to join!
    In Jan 2007 I had a debt of £27,896.00 :eek:
    In October 2011 I paid it off and owned £0.00 - Kinda proud of this!:T
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    I've even added it to my sig as an extra incentive...
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • sam89
    sam89 Posts: 267 Forumite
    Ames wrote: »
    I've even added it to my sig as an extra incentive...

    Umm, Ames it's July :rotfl: . I lose track too :rotfl: .

    Sam,
    x.
    DMP Mutual Support Member 138
    :D Proud to have dealt with my debts :D
    :beer:DMP completed 1/11/13:beer:
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Oooops.......... I'm all embarrassed now. Maybe I'm just wishing it was June so I'd have an extra month to do the essay that's due on friday!
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
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