Fiscal Fast – 7 days no spending (at all)

Frugalsod

Only a couple of days for me, but I am not expecting much hits this month. If I cut down the coffee I think I can make the 7 days without much problem.

[Deleted User]

Good morning all.Day two of February's F/Fast and nothing to buy ,or even on my shopping list.Yesterday DD arrived for a long chat and coffee and she wanted to have a walk over to my local precinct which is about three minutes from my house.I said OK but there was nothing I needed really only, perhaps tomato's as I was down to my last two.Anyway bless her she bought some bits she wanted and treated me to tomatos ,OJ,Philly cheese and some crackers and wouldn't let me give her any cash as she said she likes to treat me when she can .She is a good lass bless her, and because she works quite long hours I only see her about once a week .She said "If I bought you flowers they would only die and some groceries will last you longer" :):) so I definitely don't need any shopping at all this week.I have more than enough milk as I have decided to use up some of the long-life stuff first.Looks as though February has got off to a good start as I still have my Food Budget purse intact
Cheers chums

Ninno820

Morning all - its NSD 1 here of February's frugal fast. Last night I used a Bolognese mix that was lurking in the store cupboard from days gone by, made up a stash and then froze the spare portions. On today's food agenda is a risotto (ish) made from a rice mix and roast chicken with the extra meat being frozen in portions and the carcass being used to make some chicken and veg soup.

[Deleted User]

All the shopping bought, and all necessities packed away in the cupboards.No more shopping for at least another week.£37.76 left in the food purse
:):)

[Deleted User]

Well I'm pleased that I have stayed away from the shops this week and today is Day 7 of f/fasting.Tomorrow I will have to go to buy some fresh veg and some fruit, so that won't break the food purse too much.I am slowly working my way through the stuff indoors in stock as much as I can.The freezer is slightly less crammed now which is good so it means that it too is being used up.
How are the rest of you doing ?
JackieO xxx

Frugalsod

I was thinking I might have to get some milk today. Though I forgot about the free milk that was coming as part of my veg box delivery so at least a couple of days more without having to go out and spend money.

craigywv

HI , I determined to do this fast for 1 week starting tomorrow. I have bulging cupboards ,freezers etc. I NEED to stop spending money and hoarding the food. so today have made sc soup from loads of veg and cauliflower stalks and a bit of shin,frozen in containers for lunches for next week. its not so much the needing to buy food to feed us its more me staying out of sm as I can get a bit bored. I a sahm , grow fruit and veg etc bake, and all food cooked from scratch my prob is the blummin ys shelves!!!!!!!! I cant stay away from them so I really tring from tomorrow, wheres jackio I miss her wisdom! well even if its just me doing the fast I shall sign in everyday and rant about my challenge so good luck to me xxx

boultdj

Good luck craigywv, and I realy must do a stocktake and join in again

[Deleted User]

Hi chums I'm still working my way through the stocks in my cupboard.I am now only going three times a month to buy things and then only if really needed as I have run out.I'm almost halfway through the month and out of my £60.00 food budget I have £36.15 left in my purse.I had 57p left from January and 49p left from February food purse, so I am staying within my amount:):):)
I am really pleased as it means I have stuck to my guns and I'm not overspending at all
Good luck to any of you who are thinikng of trying a fiscal fast Its well worth the effort

amber03

Think I will have a go at this challenge, full cupboards fridge and freezer
and odds and sods stored here there and everywhere.x