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Foraging in February for those elusive NSDs!
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No 1 for me today!0
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1st of the month and first NSD

Sx'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars' - Oscar Wilde0 -
no 1 for me too
get well curly girl ! :money:0 -
Number 1 for me too!2019 fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons0
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Please could I be put down for 10 again this month.
I managed last months, last one on the last day of the month. So this one i guess is going to be harder as theres less days!Learning to be 'good with money'0 -
Number one under the belt for me please BigMummaF
Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with catsup
NSD 15/20, OS WL 21-6 (4)
C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z #44 Twisted Firestarter, VSP #57 - £39.43
Every Penny's a Prisoner
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I did it!!!! my first ever nsd. Took lunch to work with me and at lunch time went for a walk in town without purse:T It did feel odd,kept thinking what if I see something I need. Kept telling myself to get a grip and if Ireally need it I'll get it tomorow. Got home this pm and have been able to reasure my self that I dont need any thing at the moment so tomorow might be another nsd:cool:0
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stuffed up last month .....but good start 1 day in and 1 day NSD for me!2009 total raised £2373.60:jthe new garden beat me in 2010 just £1306.66:o2011 - 365 £ a day.
Life Changing October 2011 - DF & £10000 saved - twins came - no plans
2013 - twins now 14 mths old - lets get sorted!
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Hope you enjoy every minute of Your Day & may I wish you Much Happiness in the Year to come xChristmas_ wrote: »....I'm going to spoil myself today because it's my B'day and going to have a takeaway after a day with my mum!....Xx
Makes no odds to me HW; if it's easier for you then I don't mind at allHowlinWolf wrote: »Jewelleryfan my month runs from pay day to pay day and pay day is always the last working day of the month.
If anyone objects to this method of accounting I will amend to say 1 NSD.
Guess it all works out even-steven, as you'll still have 28/30/31 days between the start & finish of your challenge like those of us who do it by the calendar
Full time Carer for Mum; harassed mother of three;loving & loved by two 4-legged babies.
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I have had my first NSD today.
Free Films in 2011: Tangled, Chalet Girl, Never Say Never, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
No Buying Books in 2011 - Books read: 60
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