The “how many paydays ‘til Xmas” November NSD challenge

kerri_gt

Evening all. Had a wonderful lie in today until 11am - not really stopped since going to Taiwan then up to Scotland and the palava with my mummy's keys this week so deff needed it (or could've also been the mulled wine last night )

Not quite a NSD but not a bad haul. Popped to Primarni to see if they had another dress like the one i bought last week, I love it but it's got an elasticated but round the waist which would be nice if a teeny bit slacker and I wanted to see if they were all the same. However, none left so sticking with the one I have. Did buy a £2 ring to go with my dress for the xmas do - the dress has a peachy colour top section and this ring has peachy diamonte type stones so should go nicely. also bought a pj top for £2.50. Nearly bought some bottoms too but decided i preferred them in the colour where they didn't have my size.

Then on to Mr T - took some items back which weren't right, doubles up a £5 cc voucher and got a cute xmas all in one suit for my niece (red with spots and a reindeer on) plus a long sleeved top for next year (to make up the £10 voucher value), some free hovis bread and a few other bits, then got DTD on two activity centres I bought for my niece and niece/nephew due in Dec. So about £55 for £10:j

Also stopped at Mr A, stocked up on some proper food, incl a whoopsied bag of casserole veg reduced to 20p from £1. Also (slightly unplanned) got OH a box of Baileys truffle chocs on offer at £5 from £10 (stashed for his xmas) - its a variety box which I haven't seen before. Of course, used some coupons, £58 to £30. :T Think that will come out of the grocery budget though (except OH prezzie) as it was actually (in the main) a proper shop.

wombling a bit thin on the ground tonight but sure it will pick up again. I did use a separate APG to get some items for the local food bank so must drop those off next week.

Not really planning to go out tomorrow so fingers crossed for a NSD...

pipersky

Hello :beer:

NSD #6 for me today (I think - will have a quick shufty at the first page and come back if I'm wrong )

Will probably do some spending tomorrow to get some Xmas bits and pieces then going to aim for a 4-5 NSD run ... eeeeeeep :eek: .... wish me luck ....

jintyb

Good morning all!

No NSD to report, but small spends yesterday on vitamins from B00ts. Decided to try fish oils for my psoriasis after watching Food Hospital on C4, so got them and some cement for my lil denture. On the plus side I had a double points vchr and one for 25% off vits so I saved @ £6. My accumulated points will pay for tights and toiletries next week, so that's good!

We managed to resist the coffee shop though and saved ourselves a second mortgage to buy two cappucinos! I love a nice coffee, but nowadays its a treat!

Had a quiet day after that, like you Kerri, its been a bit of a week so it was nice to have a break! Just been reading about your bargains - fantastic!

Today I need to buy onions, but that wont count as I've excluded f&v from NSDs, other than that I should not be spending anything!

Have a great day everyone:)

rising_from_the_ashes

muffin_man_7 wrote: »

i have some good news i'm gonna be a granny again in june my youngest on and his f have a little girl and she will be 2 in june and they've just been offered a place

:jFantastic news! Congratulations:D

LittleMissHappy wrote: »

I am meeting some really old friends that I haven't seen since I was 14 :eek: and sunday I will be travelling back so I am assuming I will be spending on food and drink etc (but so worth it!) I'm really looking forward to it!

Hope you're having a lovely time LMH - I met up with a school pal that I hadn't seen for around 14 years :eek: in the summer. I was a bit worried, but it was great to catch up & we still get on just as well (but now have a few grey hairs/wrinkles that weren't there the last time we saw each other!):)

Frodobaggins wrote: »

Today ended up being another spend day. I succumed to temptation and bought myself a long awaited kindle.

Ohhhhhhhh, I'm so wanting a Kindle (see my sig!) - I've added one to a basket many times during the past year but have managed to talk myself out of it so far.

I'm sure I'd save money in the long run - I only buy books at the sm (usually when £3 or 2 for £7 etc) but they must all add up.

Unfortunately the library has changed it's hours and I can't go anymore (which probably means more books being bought):(.

Is it as fab as it looks?

rising_from_the_ashes

Jinty - I've been watching the Food Hospital too - it's amazing what a change in diet can do and I'm loving the series! (and learning lots)

Kerri - hope you're having another lie in this morning - you deserve it after the week you've had!


Well, good news is that I'm back at work tomorrow:) (whether I'll still be saying that by tomorrow night is a different matter;)) but I just can't wait to get back to RL in RL!:D

I'm still struggling to get round a bit and can't walk far but sure I'll manage in the office - however, I will need to try to get in early to get a parking space:eek:. Once full (by around 8:15), the nearest long stay car park is a wee walk from the office & I don't think I'll make it that far.....


Anyway, couple of spendy days for me so no NSDs to add - will try hard for today and report back later!:)

Have a good Sunday everyone:)

iwanttogoonholiday

today is a nsd so thats 4nsd's ..i refuse to go to the shops today lol

mooomin

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

Ohhhhhhhh, I'm so wanting a Kindle (see my sig!) - I've added one to a basket many times during the past year but have managed to talk myself out of it so far.

I bought a Kindle earlier this year using only money earned from Surveys (I get paid in Amazon vouchers for the ones I do) I absolutely love it, so it's worth it, but it was better knowing that it didn't cost me any cash

If you don't do surveys and would like a link or two, PM me and I'll refer you to some of the sites I use!

chris81418

Good morning everyone! :wave:

Popping in to report that I had a little spend day yesterday; however, I don't plan to go out today, so fingers crossed that I'll catch a NSD today.

Have a good Sunday everyone.

ms_night_ryder

Hey guys

Declaring my 3rd NSD today, i'm not leaving the house, did a online mr t shop last night, using the £26 worth of vouchers of a £50 shop, plus potential quidco £5 cb, it's over on the grabbit board for anybody who hasnt seen it, also joinned swag bucks, gonna do some batch cooking, after i have my lunch, prep for lunches for the week and dinners, so that i don't have to cook, will be making chilli in my slow cooker on tuesday, so should be ready to eat when i get in from work.

myteeduck

Hi all! I'm declaring today my 12th NSD! And it will be the 8th in a row I have literally spent just once this month! My haircut! Soooo chuffed!

Tomorrow I will likely spend. I am going to Liverpool one with my sister and I am in need of some new pajama's so I believe primani will be ventured in to at some point! I think my sister is a bad influence but I will be on my best behaviour and will hopefully stick to just 2 pairs and that's only if they have the type I like in stock!

I did have this week not in my list for NSDs as I am off on holiday and find work helps my to not spend so this week will be the biggest challenge for me.

Also tomorrow we are putting an offer in on a house! Fingers crossed they accept it - however its my parents that will be buying the house for me to rent so I hope all goes well. Ooooh I could nearly have a new home dead excited.

Hope everyone has a happy Sunday x