Giving up Money for Lent

the_optimist

CAFCGirl wrote:

There is no hope involved here!!!

We simply can do it.
It's all about organising ourselves and remaining positive.

You're absolutely right, so in my signature line I won't count the money saved (that's too difficult for me, if I write down how much I didn't spend it will only remind me of all the chocolate I want to eat :rotfl: ). Instead I count the days I've succeded :j

postingalwaysposting

day one a success :T i didnt take my purse out with me so i couldnt spend even if i wanted too

Seaxwyn

Doh! I spent £8.50 on some waxing today. I completely forgot about this. Can I count it as a necessity?

Next challenge is my Auntie's birthday on Friday. I was going to buy her a pot of mini daffodils at the florist near my house but I've had a brainwave. I'll dig some up that are growing in my garden and put them in a pot for her. Hooray! No spend required.

Next week I'm going to London twice for work, and that's usually means spending on coffee, overpriced sandwiches, and even wine and pizza later on. I'll take sandwiches and a thermos.

Purpleroses

Hey all! Count me in this is a fab idea! i havent spent anything at all today so off to a good start.

CAFCGirl

Ahhh see thats the spirit people!

Instead I count the days I've succeded

Thats exactly my plan! Counting how much money you've spent kinda defeats the object. The aim of the game is to not spend any money, thats not budgetted dosh!

Spendaholic Chick.
Admitting you might not have the self control is a really good thing, but maybe you could challenge yourself in a smaller way? Say giving up money for the weekdays?

I think we'll all be surprised how much will power we've got if we really stick our hearts and minds to it.

Like Nevada said, she's currently running at about £8 per week on nothing. Over the lent period, lets call it a rough six weeks, thats £48!
I for one know exactly what I could do with an extra £48 thats gonna make a much more positive impact in my life!!!!

magni

Day 1 a success for me too. No purse with me so a NSD here:j

CAFCGirl

Doh! I spent £8.50 on some waxing today. I completely forgot about this. Can I count it as a necessity?

Depends how bad your legs were? :rotfl: :rotfl:

Was it booked pre the challenge? And did you know it was gonna happen and did you make sure you had money set aside for it?

If the answer to the above is Yes, then its excused

System

Great idea CAFC but I dont think I would be able to resist. When does Lent start anyway?

CAFCGirl

Fabulous stuff people!

I've worked out all the sign ups to the challenge so far, if I've missed anyone that might be lurking and not posting do let me know so I can add your name to the list!

1.PostingAlwaysPosting
2.Magni
3.Jet77
4.Seaxwyn
5.Lily288
6.LJD1
7.Hypno06
8.Anniewoo
9.Kiwi88
10.The Optimist
11. Nevada Girl
12. Ciara2712

Now maybe its just me but it almost seems poetic that theres 12 of us..... :rolleyes:

Before I get too deep and spiritual.
I can proudly say today has been a total no spender for me, long may our successes continue..........
(for 39 days at least :T )

CAFCGirl

If anything in this life is worth it, it's worth working at......

Applicable to a number of situations............... not just Lent Money Challenge lol