Buy nothing for a month challenge

bugslet

Well done winchelsea:T, I would have had to come out with something:o

Spent 9.48 on eggs and vegetables and bananas yesterday. Went out unexpectedly for coffee with a friend yesterday afternoon, but it was her turn to pay. Nothing spent today:)

Blonde_Ambition

Thanks for the tip Lindayg. I do buy my diesel at the supermarket and I only put in what I think I'll need for the return journey. Before I got in to MSE, I used to fill up on the M4 :eek:

I also have bought a more economical car, try to drive reasonably and always take a thermos and food with me for the journey. Alas, I can't see how I can get the costs down further. Although, I am thinking of maybe using the National Express for one of the journeys. :eek: again!

I'm currently in a hotel and fighting the urge to eat some chocolate from the mini-bar. If I resist, this challenge will help my purse and waistline!

rictus123

So so motivated to do this challenge...im so looking forward to payday on Friday knowing its all going to be kept! Not a penny wasted.

Been at gfs last 24 hours, home now. Watched the film 127 hours last night, was really good, the end did drag on a little bit. Loved having another no spend sat night. Gfs parents also took us out for tea so free meal out and pint

Next couple of goals are, only 2 more spend allowed this month - phone and fuel.

Line up at least 1 homer, in other words overtime. So next month i can use the money from that to spend on going out and save my normal wages and make them not touchable except for the stuff i really need.

Bit gutted i had to pay for tyres and a battery for my van but ohwell needs musts!! Means i will have a larger surplus next month especially with being 3 pays instead of 2 plus a homer on top!

lindsayg_2

Okay, I managed another no spend yesterday. Although it might be called cheating, since I was taken out for lunch.

Winchelsea

Rictus, I too had an unexpected car payment. Took car in for MOT and service this morning. Car (very economical, road tax only £20 a year) is on a service plan, and I thought today's service was covered. Turns out the MOT is, but not the service - will be £240 plus any extras !!!!


Took out a 3 year plan when I bought the car second hand, 2 1/2 yrs ago. It turns out that it covers 3 years of MOT but only 2 services. Have checked the small print, it is horribly true!


Thank goodness I'm on this challenge - but may now have to stick with it for more than one month!


Next year it's back to the little local garage - they do a full service for £99.

lindsayg_2

I've blown it today.

Finally found a window lock that will work on my UPV windows (so they can be open , but secure, to stop 2 year old falling out). So I bought one. £18.

But I did make back about 40p by buying on Ebay through TopCashBack.

rictus123

Another no spend day for me!! Brilliant! Doing so much better than before. Just 3 more sleeps after tonight and its payday Working late every night this week as not working Saturday or Sunday. So going to try keep busy all the time, not spend long on laptop or watching tv and try and get early(ish) night!! Will have to think up some ideas on what to do Saturday...as im trying to stick to the no spends Keep it up guys, 15 days down, 16 to go...dinner time tomorrow will be half way point....best challenge ever

FireWyrm

Days 14, 15 and 16 are NSD's but I'm going to have to get some toothpaste tomorrow. My youngest sucked the entire new tube I bought at the end of last month!

Winchelsea

Will need food today, but will try not to spend actual cash. I have some C*-*p vouchers (divi points!), I think enough to get the bits I need. So will hopefully keep the purse closed for another day (need to after paying the car service and MOT yesterday!)

LouiseJ

I am really looking forward to starting this challenge next month but for now will follow with interest and steal some ideas:D

Slight personal victory today as I talked myself out of getting a takeaway due to being run off my feet all day but I forced myself to make dinner and now feel very virtuous:A

saved about £15 I reckon for the 4 of us.