Buy nothing for a month challenge

princesst84

Well done to all those taking part in this :beer: You really are doing fab!

bugslet

I like your style FireWyrm;)

Winchelsea - don't talk to me about fabric. I'd be better off not going to the show as I'd be bound to buy something as sure as eggs is eggs!

Well done rictus - you really are doing brilliantly!

lindsayg_2

I've been doing fine with this except... for cans of cider. :beer: So now I've joined the AFD thread and hopefully the no-spend thing will follow!

My top tip - when you're out, take sandwiches, when you're in, check how much lovely stuff you've already got in the cupboards and the freezer. Mmm!

FireWyrm

bugslet wrote: »

I like your style FireWyrm;)

Winchelsea - don't talk to me about fabric. I'd be better off not going to the show as I'd be bound to buy something as sure as eggs is eggs!

Well done rictus - you really are doing brilliantly!

Urgh, I'm a crocheter and I have been going to the stitch and knit show at the NEC for the last few years and it can be expensive, all those lovely silks and alpaca wool....mmmm...so, this year, that's the focus of my terramundi...spending money for next years show.

Update : Day 11 - NSD

rictus123

Well another day.....another no spends day!! Get in. More than half a tank of fuel in my van so wont need filled for at least another week....£70 will go close to seeing out the month. Got another couple of homers on in the near future, maybe not till next month but still gives me more income + working more helps spend less believe it or not!!

bugslet

FireWyrm wrote: »

Urgh, I'm a crocheter and I have been going to the stitch and knit show at the NEC for the last few years and it can be expensive, all those lovely silks and alpaca wool....mmmm...so, this year, that's the focus of my terramundi...spending money for next years show.

Update : Day 11 - NSD

Hi Firewyrm

I learnt to crochet last year - not done anything fancier than hats and scarves and a string dog bed! yet, but I'm enjoying it. My main hobby is millinery in the crafty department - now that is expensive, finding cheap second hand blocks is hard work. We usually go to the Harrogate stitch & knit fair in November ( and combine it with a trip to Bettys tea rooms - so not a debt free moment).

Rictus - you are a hero, can't believe how well you are doing.

Later I'll be checking the food stores. I haven't bought food mid-week which normaly I would do and I'm pretty sure that I've got most stuff in, I think I'll just have to top up with some fresh stuff either tonight or tomorrow.

Good luck everyone. Even though I've deviated on two nights out which I knew about before the beginning of the month, my spend is way down so far.

FireWyrm

bugslet wrote: »

Hi Firewyrm

I learnt to crochet last year - not done anything fancier than hats and scarves and a string dog bed! yet, but I'm enjoying it. My main hobby is millinery in the crafty department - now that is expensive, finding cheap second hand blocks is hard work. We usually go to the Harrogate stitch & knit fair in November ( and combine it with a trip to Bettys tea rooms - so not a debt free moment).

One of the things I picked up from the show last year was a set of giant knitting needles and a 32mm crochet hook for making rugs with 12-20 strands at a time. I was facinated by the idea of using all the normal stitches but to make something chunky instead. I've been crocheting for several years and I find it oddly hypnotic. I'm a developer by trade, so the idea of not looking at a computer screen in the evenings is oddly appealing. I suppose I could get rid of some of my stash which is grown to alarming proportions in order to raise some money, but I get very attached to my speciality yarns and cant bear to part with them. I'm not entirely sure what I'm going to do with 7 skeins of bright pink pure aran weight silk, but I'll think of something I'm sure. The last time I went to the NEC, I had a budget, but somehow the credit card just lept into my hand at just the wrong moment and I accidentally purchased yet more yarn. That's what I told DH anyway...he didnt seem to believe me...I'm not sure why.....:rotfl:

Update : Day 12 = NSD

Winchelsea

Hello bugslet and FireWyrm (and everyone else!),

I'm not a crocheter, but do quilting and knitting. The plan at the NEC tomorrow is just to go in search of inspiration, with camera and notebook. I DO NOT NEED FABRIC OR WOOL!

I shall take a packed lunch etc, and a big flask of coffee, and NO money. (Well, I will have a note tucked away for emergencies - but seeing delectable bargains doesn't count!). Wish me luck!

Today so far is a no spend, but may go to our craft group with DD tonight, and it's £3 sub each time.

Have a good no-spend weekend everyone!

rictus123

Well another day, another day of my wallet gathering dust!!

I am loving this challenge even though its Friday night and im staying in and choosing to work tomorrow to keep me busy and out the shops. Then il have my van and car to clean on Sunday...Busy busy keeping the wallet hidden away!! You guys are doing really well, great support on this thread. The hard part will come next weekend i think. Hopefully get some better weather the rest of the month anyway, had alot of rain recently!!

A night of MSE and tv awaits me

NicNocs

Just want to say well done rictus...you are doing sooooo well - and just want to wish you all the best for the first weekend of your challenge! You are very inspiring to lots of us! :T