Frugal Living Challenge 2011 - part 1

slowlyfading

Happy Birthday to those who are celebrating soon

Not a NSD for me today - I popped to sainsbugs after school to get some fresh fruit as my new smoothie maker arrived yesterday so that'll be my breakfast sorted in the morning I really need to get into the habit of eating breakfast; even if I don't feel like it.

Hope everyone else is well?

redglass_2

cw18 wrote: »

booked myself a place on a 10km race on Sunday !!!

Good luck, Cheryl! :dance: (This smiley is trying to represent ENERGY.)

Somebody on this thread mentioned the 'Really Old Style Thread' - had a look and can't find it, is there a thread with this name? If so, please can some kind soul send me a link?

slowlyfading

Here you go redglass

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2584367

minnie2

so i am very deflated! feel like a sinking ship today!

Ive had 15/19 NSD and spent £128.99 out of my grocery and household budget of £155 so still got £26.01 left to last until 31st Jan,

Spent £173 on petrol and direct debits £1361 so far!

but im running out of steam i think!! may be an off day but starting to think whats the point! is it all worth it etc! hey ho! tomorrows another day i suppose!! just seem to have hit a block.

never_too_old

NSD for me today, really wanted to go to £ shop but resisted,also need milk but dh wanted to drive me to the shop and i wanted to walk (dark outside)so we didnt go

slowlyfading

minnie - you're doing great! Changing habits can be hard and sometimes feel frustrating, but as it gets more in habit, it'll feel like second nature

never_too_old

minnie2 wrote: »

so i am very deflated! feel like a sinking ship today!

Ive had 15/19 NSD and spent £128.99 out of my grocery and household budget of £155 so still got £26.01 left to last until 31st Jan,

Spent £173 on petrol and direct debits £1361 so far!

but im running out of steam i think!! may be an off day but starting to think whats the point! is it all worth it etc! hey ho! tomorrows another day i suppose!! just seem to have hit a block.

your doing so well, your tackling your problems head on.i hit that wall frequently too it seems you take one step forward and 2 back,but you know for sure that things would probably be alot worse if you didnt tackle it.Chin up and as you say tomorrow is another day and your another step closer to that light at the end of the tunnel.

minnie2

thank you l.m.hart and slowfading!!

i am hoping it is just a temporary block!! got such a mountain to climb!! never have even a penny spare to stat paying things off! just managing to cover bills! and im working so many other jobs and burning myself out a bit i think!

we have definately spent a lot less this month - but still got nothing to show for it!

ive estimated that we will see a very SMALL difference by june - but junes not here yet to see the results. got a monthly overspend of £837 to sort out!

midwinter

natnat13 wrote: »

Evening all
I have had a very spendy day today. Ventured to Exeter and stayed clear of all the clothes shops! Went to poundland and got the green veg bags, big thank you for that suggestion / advice. Also bought mini cheddars, nothing else took my fancy, we're stocked up for tea / coffee etc at the moment.
Then went to macro, spend £136! But got lots of bulk stuff including 36 roll double velvet loo roll for £9.49, a massive block of cheese the width of my fridge for £14.49, that should last a month hopefully (we eat lots of cheese), also bought 48 walkers crisps for £3.99 and lots of other things including a loft ladder! It was on offer and we really need one as balancing on an old chair is not safe!
Then I got home and hubby wanted takeaway for tea but he paid for that from his birthday money so not counting it in the budget.
On the whole though very pleased with how things are going, I haven't used the tumble dryer for a week and the bank account is looking very healthy, this is usually our low point as DH gets paid on Friday. I also took sandwiches today instead of buying Maccie Ds!

Well done you! Forward planning and money saving on the lack of tumble dryer use, and taking own sandwiches today!

I can't believe sometimes, how much money people "throw away" at work, by buying things at lunch from the high street sandwich shops!

dizzy_lizzie

Good lucK on the run cw :A

minnie2 wrote: »

thank you l.m.hart and slowfading!!

i am hoping it is just a temporary block!! got such a mountain to climb!! never have even a penny spare to stat paying things off! just managing to cover bills! and im working so many other jobs and burning myself out a bit i think!

we have definately spent a lot less this month - but still got nothing to show for it!

ive estimated that we will see a very SMALL difference by june - but junes not here yet to see the results. got a monthly overspend of £837 to sort out!

But you have got something to show for it, you've spent less and on your way to being debt free
Junes not here yet but it soon will be. If you carry on as you are and be as careful as you can then as you say you'll see a difference, might be small, but it's a start. If you give up, June will arrive and you can bet your bottom cyber dollar you'll be wishing it was January again so you could turn back the clock and continue being careful.
You might feel it is a huge mountain to climb but minnie when you get there what a fabulous view it will be
Luv dizzy x
♥