How much have you spent today and new Sunday to Friday challenge!

newleaf

I've just spent $25 on sewing patterns from a US website, think that will be about £13-14. They are to make a velvet evening coat for myself as I'm going to a wedding reception - I've got an outfit that will do nicely but I haven't got a suitable coat and it will be cold, and some hats, scarves, wraps etc. for Christmas presents. I have £18.42 in my purse which has to last me till next weekend. I hope to visit the mill shop to get some velvet on Wednesday, no idea what it will cost.
Going to get my hair cut on Wednesday morning, but will pay by cheque and it won't hit the bank for another week.
Household shopping on Wednesday too, but that comes out of mr newleaf's account.
That should be it for this week.

Gemmzie

Nothing today as I'm having a duvet day

Last week, I was way below budget (:j) - didn't buy my coat yet, am very scared that it'll be gone by the discounted day but if it is then I'm not meant to have it *scratches itchy fingers* :rolleyes:

This week, nearly a full week off as it's half term, so £3.40 for parking Monday and hopefully not too much else as I'm very near my OD and don't get paid until Friday and all my birthday money is spent. So £20 I think

MinnieSpender

Hi Moozie and other challengers!

Can I join you? I need to be extra careful with cash for a while (job change and lower wages than ever before - hey ho!).

I'm going to budget £50 for the week. I know that sounds quite a lot, but having surveyed my cupboards this morning, I need to stock up on a few basics of food and cleaning items and I have a rare night out planned this week. My first gig in a long long time and I mean to have fun! But not in an extravagant way - I'm a proud DFW after all!

Good luck to all!

moozie_2

newleaf wrote:

I've just spent $25 on sewing patterns from a US website, think that will be about £13-14. They are to make a velvet evening coat for myself as I'm going to a wedding reception - I've got an outfit that will do nicely but I haven't got a suitable coat and it will be cold, and some hats, scarves, wraps etc. for Christmas presents. I have £18.42 in my purse which has to last me till next weekend. I hope to visit the mill shop to get some velvet on Wednesday, no idea what it will cost.
Going to get my hair cut on Wednesday morning, but will pay by cheque and it won't hit the bank for another week.
Household shopping on Wednesday too, but that comes out of mr newleaf's account.
That should be it for this week.

Newleaf you sound so good with your hands! I wish I could sew! Hope the coat is lovely when it's done. I fancy a deep red one over my wedding dress, if it's a winter wedding

moozie_2

MinnieSpender wrote:

Hi Moozie and other challengers!

Can I join you? I need to be extra careful with cash for a while (job change and lower wages than ever before - hey ho!).

I'm going to budget £50 for the week. I know that sounds quite a lot, but having surveyed my cupboards this morning, I need to stock up on a few basics of food and cleaning items and I have a rare night out planned this week. My first gig in a long long time and I mean to have fun! But not in an extravagant way - I'm a proud DFW after all!

Good luck to all!

Of course MinnieSpender! Welcome Have fun at the gig - we all deserve a night out after all!

newleaf

Oh I don't tackle anything too fancy Moozie! Here's a link to the pattern I've sent for http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.B4873=x&TI=10001&page=3
I'm hoping it's going to be easy to make - will let you know.

rarele

I'd like to join please.

Have done my shop at Asda this morning - came to £28 which is way less than I normally spend. I have to buy a birthday present/card this week & post it - I'd estimate £15 on this.

I'm going to add on £7 for extras so that's a total of £40 for the week. If I can do this it will be a miracle :j

Thanks for the idea - I need some motivation & encouragement. I get paid on Thursday & that's when I tend to go a bit overboard :eek: - please help me out!!!

moozie_2

newleaf wrote:

Oh I don't tackle anything too fancy Moozie! Here's a link to the pattern I've sent for http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.B4873=x&TI=10001&page=3

Thank you I like it very much. The one I'd imagined for me, is very similar! Just longer and the collar is bigger, can be worn as hood.

Hope you enjoy making it.

moozie_2

rarele wrote:

I'd like to join please.

Have done my shop at Asda this morning - came to £28 which is way less than I normally spend. I have to buy a birthday present/card this week & post it - I'd estimate £15 on this.

I'm going to add on £7 for extras so that's a total of £40 for the week. If I can do this it will be a miracle :j

Thanks for the idea - I need some motivation & encouragement. I get paid on Thursday & that's when I tend to go a bit overboard :eek: - please help me out!!!

Hello rarele and welcome, lovely to have you onboard!

There are a few DFWs that are tackling the payday overpends - anyone reading this please share your tips! You can do it, just think of how good it feels to set yourself a target and be successful!

Best of luck.

MinnieSpender

newleaf wrote:

Oh I don't tackle anything too fancy Moozie! Here's a link to the pattern I've sent for http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.B4873=x&TI=10001&page=3
I'm hoping it's going to be easy to make - will let you know.

Newleaf - that's a beautiful jacket! I may have to bookmark that link for future reference!