Difficult Decison for December; the NSD thread.

Justicenpeace

honey wrote: »

You're not alone hun, I haven't got one yet! My anticipated no spend day for today has gone out the window as my Dad and Step Mum are coming over for tea tonight so I had to buy a few bits this morning.

Tomorrow I'm food shopping, Wed I'm pressie shopping, Thurs I'm helping out at the school Christmas Fayre so I'm 99% sure I'll have to buy something for the little ones there! Friday our friends are coming round and we're having a takeaway together - sob, I'm beginning to despair ......

Don't despair, honey. It's difficult to plan for the unexpected, and it is always a challenge - but even more so during December. Remember that after Friday when your friends come around there are still 13 days left until the end of the month. More than that, though, even one NSD is a little victory, and achievement. No doubt too that the simple fact that you are aware of your spending is making you think about what and when you are spending. For me, the lessons I learn about when I spend and on what are as important as the satisfaction to be gained from achieving a NSD. I find that if I can't make a NSD for whatever reason (and things DO come up that you can't account for) aiming for a LSD (low spend day) really is the next best thing.

Do any of the takeaway outlets near you do 'two for one' offers or are there other offers that don't involve spending more than you would normally? Perhaps you could organise a takeaway for you and your friends that is very MSE? :money:
All best wishes,

Justicenpeace.

Justicenpeace

After a couple of fairly SSDs (big grocery shop, work's night out, prezzie shopping), I've hit NSD number 4 today. :j

Hugs to everyone who is feeling poorly, or their NSD plans are not going as well as planned. Congrats to everyone doing well with their NSDs. Well done!

Best wishes to all!

SarahNeedle1872

No NSD yesterday as stocked up on hair gel for OH, but was an NSD today... number 11 I think!

Sx

starnac

well i have been away with work for a couple of days so didn't spend anything thurs, fri, sat or sun. and again today so that makes 5 NSD to add to my total. nearly there now.

katholicos

Shucks, i spent a small fortune today/yesterday (Monday: 12.15am)

It is a bit discouraging but I'm not going to give in.

Well done to all who are doing well with their NSD's and commiserations to those like myself, who are finding it a bit of a trial.

starnac

don't worry about it too much today/ tomorrow (i mean tuesday) is another day

solventsoon

BigMummaF wrote: »

Could have done with your help Saturday Solventsoon Got my cousin a moneybox shaped like a M!ni & a balooga to wrap :mad: :rotfl:On the news this morning a lady said we use enough :xmassmile gift wrap to cover the Isle of Wight :eek: so I'm seriously considering doing my bit to help the environment & just handing over the prezzies next year!

Oh dear BigMummaF, think they might have defeated even my renowned wrapping skills! It is crazy though the amount we all spend on wrapping paper, I'm definitely going down the brown paper and stamps route next year.

Welcome to kingfisherblue - and a warning - this becomes addictive!!!

Hugs to honey, surfbabe, katholicos and anyone else who is struggling.

Pat on the back to anyone who's doing well.

I'm off to update my signature now as I've managed another NSD today (OH "volunteered" to buy the stamps in the end).

bLaZiNgDucK

Morning All

Just got back from Italy and I have a question, can I claim a sneeky 3 days NSD for the weekend, because although I have been spending I have been spening money which I budgeted for so although it was a spend it was money I had already put aside to spend and I didn't spend any extras?

So what do you think? (also hope it makes sense?)

If so can you put me down for another 3 NSD

Duckie

BigMummaF

Horace wrote: »

No.5 is alive...another one for me today..too cold to go out:eek:

I love those films! Very funny insight into the 'english' language & how it can be misinterpreted! Have you seen the second one? I do admit it made me cry

Justicenpeace wrote: »

Don't despair, honey. It's difficult to plan for the unexpected, and it is always a challenge - but even more so during December. Remember that after Friday when your friends come around there are still 13 days left until the end of the month. More than that, though, even one NSD is a little victory, and achievement. No doubt too that the simple fact that you are aware of your spending is making you think about what and when you are spending. For me, the lessons I learn about when I spend and on what are as important as the satisfaction to be gained from achieving a NSD. I find that if I can't make a NSD for whatever reason (and things DO come up that you can't account for) aiming for a LSD (low spend day) really is the next best thing.

Do any of the takeaway outlets near you do 'two for one' offers or are there other offers that don't involve spending more than you would normally? Perhaps you could organise a takeaway for you and your friends that is very MSE? :money:
All best wishes,

Justicenpeace.

Wot JnP sed ^^^:p One thought...could you suggest your friends bring something instead, sort of like a buffet? Perhaps one the cocktail sausages, another the mince pies & you provide a plate of chips or hot soup or something? The other was to suggest getting some frozen meals from the supermarket & heating them in the oven. Not the same as a take-away but cash is tight for everyone, particularly this week & there's some cracking deals to be had.
Hang on! Are there any vouchers on here somewhere for pizza or something? Not sure where to look but I've seen others mention them before.

bLaZiNgDucK wrote: »

....can I claim a sneeky 3 days NSD ....
Duckie

Entirely up to you m'dear! Just let me know if you want to extend your Challenge & I'll put it on The List.

triticale

Did my week shopping (milk and bits) on Saturday, so managed a NSD Sunday! :j

Bought beer and some reduced fresh loaves last night though, and have a few bits and pieces to get this week, so may struggle for NSDs...nearly halfway there though!