Sealed Pot Challenge 2 "The Return"

redmel1621

dND wrote: »

Meant to post this earlier but been unwell for a few days. My scavenge around the car netted me 3€51 :j I've added to that a small handful of shrapnel left after the weeks shopping.

The good thing about being ill was it gave me time to think about the challenge and I've realised that with my current spending habits I'm not going to save much at all. So... a change is in order. I'm going to draw out a months worth of grocery money and use that rather than my debit card. I'll now have to think about what I'm buying and do I really want it. It's frightened me a couple of times when I've left the supermarket and I realise that I've no idea what I've spent. I've been too busy trying to get cards and pin numbers sorted and the trolley re-packed etc. :eek:That has to stop.

Not quite sure what I'll do if there are things for the farm or the renovations along with the groceries but I'll deal with that when it occurs - I've always an emergency note tucked away just in case so I guess I could use that.

I have just decided to do this too....Although I will draw my grocery money out weekly as it goes in each Monday!!! I used to walk around the supermarket adding up as I went along (very roughly) Now I just tend to chuck anything and everything in the trolley and have no idea how much I am spending. I got to the check-out the other week and had spent £94 I nearly fell over...

The other benefit to drawing out the cash is every week I can put the leftover into my sealed pots.

Today I went around and collected up all the change that was laying about the house and put it in the pot, There was nearly £2 in mainly coppers and 5ps.

Mel x

mickey_mouse

hi everyone

I did a "Stunty" and found 5p on the pavement when out today:D I will also feed Rasher later with some change from shopping.

Suu- remember i read the old thread so you have taught me everything i know about raiding OH's trousers and wallets for cash:D

sarahowen

Yay! I didn't think we were going to be starting until later... Sign me up again, please. My target this year will be to not break into it half way through...

gettingbetter

few more coins for me today

COME ON MUM ur lagging behind :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
kas xx

junior_j

20p more in the pot today , i should have lots of change between xmas and april (hopefully lol!)
As christmas i will be getting money , and birthday in feb lol..
Jess x

Sue-UU

Welcome aboard cady and all the best in saving! :j Your number can be found on page 1. No, it's not too late to join and there is no deadline at all. I shan't be putting a deadline on, not for anyone wishing to join us for the purpose of saving!


<<<<"Cleaning out the car and I found 4.36">>>>

This thread is doing an excellent job of us keeping our homes and cars clean too! So, it's not just shops that can give you 2 for the price of 1!!!! :rolleyes:.........OK littlemissmup, I've upped it to the £1000 and have started getting excited for you already :j.......Maisie M, don't worry it isn't just you who suddenly finds they haven't the conscience they used to ....still, not a bad thing as the person might just have left it there. Keep hoping!


Deborah and Mel, it's amazing how challenges like this can certainly make us all re-think our daily/weekly expenditure, again a sort of 2 for the price of 1!:p

Mickey_mouse wrote:

Sue- remember I read the old thread so you have taught me everything I know about raiding OH's trousers and wallets for cash

mickey mouse, I'm sure I haven't a clue what you're talking about.:rolleyes: You know I'd never dream of doing anything such as that, just ask sparky and Stunty, they'll tell you. ...nah, on second thoughts, DON'T!!!! ..............OK sarahowen, I've added your target to page 1, all the best in keeping up with it! .........gettingbetter has your mum got Internet access yet?............Well done again young Jess!

Best wishes for a lovely Sunday everyone and anyone wishing to join - you're welcome.

Sue

gettingbetter

sue

nope she hasnt
thats why i am posting
i do tell her what i say lol

she hopes to be back on by wednesday
kas xx

gettingbetter

please eveyone call me kas
gettingbetter is just me sunday name
kas xx

miss_essex01

I put some more change in my pot today! Im quite proud really as im in a 2pound savers, 20p savers and sealed pot. And altogether with all pots got about 10 in already and normally i would be digging it out! Just hope this saving thing does last! Because im quite proud so far and excited to actually be saving rather than out spending my money on clothes!

xx

JordanShannon

Getting money for Christmas off a charming aunt of mine(who i hate but there we go- long story:o and with good reason) and got my birthday in January so i will have money to spare and to put in my pots :rotfl:
Im so excited about all this:j And i've got my mum started on one although she's not on here because she doesn't have the time but i will keep you updated on her one too:D if you dont mind tho:D
:T Well done everyone keep your eyes peeled for dropped change on the streets, down sofas etc :rotfl:
..xx