Second Purse Challenge 2012

acl2009 · 21 March 2012 at 9:48PM

Ok, I've read this several times and think I've got the hang of it now so will be starting next month!

I've got myself all organised ready for 1st April with envelopes for each weeks groceries cash. I got what is actually a mini clear plastic photo book with 10 sleeves that i have slipped a wages size envelope into each one and marked as weeks 1-5 with a final one for stocking up. I've then got myself a cheap clear plastic pencil case which will then be the "third purse" for when I buy items from my shop.

My plan tomorrow is to clear one of the bookcases that stores loads of carp in my understairs cupboard. Luckily the cupboard is huge and is accessed from my kitchen so will use the bookcase that I clear for my shop stock. I even found some little labels in a drawer earlier which I'm going to use to price my store items based on their usual retail value.

I think that's pretty much me then organised ready to go!

I'm going to start quite big with a £25 per month second purse and I imagine I'll be stocking up on household items for the first couple months as I have a baby on the way and think things like shower gel, toothpaste, loo paper will be more useful to stock up on then food items to start with. Don't get me wrong if there are good non perishable food deals then I'll still get them but household will be priority for me.

I'm so sad and already looking forward to 1st April when I can start!

If I've missed anything or there's anything else I need to do to prepare, feel free to point me in the right direction!

Thank you for the inspiration to try this!

kerri_dfw · 21 March 2012 at 9:53PM

welcome aboard acl2009

acl2009 · 21 March 2012 at 10:38PM

Thank you for the welcome!

Think I've already noticed something I was going to do wrong!....

3rd purse is for when I've reached a set amount in my 2nd purse isn't it? Not to put money into when I buy something from my shop? So if I have £25 in my 2nd purse and buy say a bottle of shower gel for £1 from my shop, I'll then have £26 in my 2nd purse, not £25 in 2nd and £1 in 3rd?

MunniMuncha · 21 March 2012 at 10:39PM

Hello acl2009

Kerri - Amazing and so neat and tidy!

kerri_dfw · 21 March 2012 at 11:00PM

acl2009 wrote: »

Thank you for the welcome!

Think I've already noticed something I was going to do wrong!....

3rd purse is for when I've reached a set amount in my 2nd purse isn't it? Not to put money into when I buy something from my shop? So if I have £25 in my 2nd purse and buy say a bottle of shower gel for £1 from my shop, I'll then have £26 in my 2nd purse, not £25 in 2nd and £1 in 3rd?

Well there are different ways of doing it...probably two distinct ways that come to mind:
option a) pay "profit" to the 3rd purse and cost to the 2nd purse, 3rd purse grows quicker but you've less 2nd purse to play with

option b) pay "profit" + cost to 2nd purse, then spill over into 3rd purse when you exceed a set target this way your 3rd purse grows slower, your 2nd purse grows quicker

I do option b, a few people like jakes-mum do option a, you do whichever feels best for you

MunniMuncha wrote: »

Kerri - Amazing and so neat and tidy!

Thanks, it suits my ocd as it's all hidden away

kerri_dfw · 22 March 2012 at 1:34AM

Mr T order for my SP arrived 30mins late...but it came with a lovely surprise

cburys mini rolls were 2 for £2 I ordered 6 thinking "that'll do for a month" (one a day you see), then there was the £1 off when you spend £3 thing.... so that made them £5 aka 13.8p a roll. Well they've arrived and there's 10 in a pack

I feel like it's easter already haha, that makes them 8.3p a roll yippee... When I checked the website they're normally about 20p a roll. I know making cake is cheaper, but I wanted something that'll last, so 8p a roll is yippee in my book.

SueP19 · 22 March 2012 at 7:29AM

Morning all

Welcome to acl2009, you will love it

Off to the SM's this morning only got 30 mins so no stalking in the isles :rotfl::rotfl:

I am off to Mr S's I have a voucher for £4 off £40 so getting B*tcher's pack of dog food, currently on 2 for £5 and their 3 for £6 on s@ausages/burgers offer which has been extended to 27th May

Total spend should be £25 1st purse and £30 2nd purse, which is amazing

Great deal on the rolls Kerri but they would not last 5 mins in this house, opened the freezer to put some YS bread in and eagle eyed OH spotted the choccy deserts..................yep you guessed it "can we have one".............!!!!

Mothership · 22 March 2012 at 9:05AM

kerri_dfw wrote: »

Mr T order for my SP arrived 30mins late...but it came with a lovely surprise cburys mini rolls were 2 for £2 I ordered 6 thinking "that'll do for a month" (one a day you see), then there was the £1 off when you spend £3 thing.... so that made them £5 aka 13.8p a roll. Well they've arrived and there's 10 in a pack I feel like it's easter already haha, that makes them 8.3p a roll yippee... When I checked the website they're normally about 20p a roll. I know making cake is cheaper, but I wanted something that'll last, so 8p a roll is yippee in my book.

Thats a good deal Kerri, and love your storage. Your getting right into this 2nd Pursing :beer:

My gift was promised from DR with next delivery, had a letter confirming it, but none arrived , thats two lots they owe me. I will telephone later as there's another delivery due at the end of the month

SueP19 wrote: »

Morning all

Welcome to acl2009, you will love it

Off to the SM's this morning only got 30 mins so no stalking in the isles :rotfl::rotfl:

I am off to Mr S's I have a voucher for £4 off £40 so getting B*tcher's pack of dog food, currently on 2 for £5 and their 3 for £6 on s@ausages/burgers offer which has been extended to 27th May

Total spend should be £25 1st purse and £30 2nd purse, which is amazing

Great deal on the rolls Kerri but they would not last 5 mins in this house, opened the freezer to put some YS bread in and eagle eyed OH spotted the choccy deserts..................yep you guessed it "can we have one".............!!!!

My lot would polish Kerri's purchase off in a day lol.

Great Shop SueP.:T

I was at Mr T with DD2 last night and spent £13 from my 1st Purse and £27 from my 2nd Purse. I had a £6 off a £40 spend and got another £5 off a £40 spend. I spent £46. I got a few YS items celery 11p and 2 packs of spring onions @ 8p each, croissants 70p.
I got loads of stuff. So VERY happy!

THATS THE LOWEST MY PURSE HAS BEEN LOL :eek::eek::eek:
My month is nearly ended , so top up coming soon.

2nd Purse
1 Large Cooked Ham on the bone HP £8
2 Fish pie packs 2 for £7
2 Chicken Fillets @ £3 each
2 Packs Tuna @ £3

Total Spend £27

1st Purse
1 of the meal deals with a whole chicken , potatoes , onions, unwaxed lemons, parsley for £5
Large bag of onions £2

Total Spend £13

Rosielady · 22 March 2012 at 9:25AM

acl2009 wrote: »

Thank you for the welcome!

Think I've already noticed something I was going to do wrong!....

3rd purse is for when I've reached a set amount in my 2nd purse isn't it? Not to put money into when I buy something from my shop? So if I have £25 in my 2nd purse and buy say a bottle of shower gel for £1 from my shop, I'll then have £26 in my 2nd purse, not £25 in 2nd and £1 in 3rd?

Welcome to you,
I have only been SP for a few weeks , but it seems like I have for ever. I have alot of stock and it is so good just to go to the cupboard and get something when I have run out.
The best thing though is making alot of very good friends which are always here for each other.
Roll on 1st April, you will enjoy it.:)

jakes-mum · 22 March 2012 at 9:50AM

welcome acl2009 :wave:

im much too impatient for this build up your 2nd purse milarkey :eek: all profit straight in 3rd purse for me

its already up to about £50 so DH going to be veeeeeeeeeeeeeeery happy on his birthday as its all for him and DS to go to the bike show and buy stuff they dont need :rotfl:

i have a £6 off £40 spend for Mr C, sooooooooo want to spend it :eek: but want to combine it with a £2 off £5 on fruit and veggies, and I already have carrots, parsnip, potatoes and bananas :rotfl:

I have realised we havent had any pies or breaded fish/fish fingers in the house for about 2 months :eek: I think the family think the shops dont stock them anymore, so I am going to Mr C to pick up a box of each for tea tonight

hmm can I find any vouchers I can use . . . .

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