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The Unneccesary Challenge

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  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Hi and welcome Loopy!

    Back to work for me today after my day off, up rather earlier than normal and I'm all set and reayd and dont need to leave until 9...........what to do!

    Got haircut appointment today but I managed to budget for that last month so ended the month on a +! Doesnt happen too often but when it does, ohhhh it feels good!

    Not much else on for me, hope everyone has a low/no spend today! See you all tonight xx
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • blackangeluk
    blackangeluk Posts: 837 Forumite
    Hi there

    Thought I'd join up again this week - been struggling with what is and isn't necessary though! Had to buy DD's fancy dress outfit, but that is strictly necessary as she'd look a bit of a fool on the float in her jeans!

    I have £1.97 in my purse and I intend to keep it that way until Saturday morning at the least. Have budgeted for train fare etc this week so I don't want to spend anything that isn't budgeted for!

    Here's hoping................:j
  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Here's to a new week! Haven't spent anything so far ;) hope everyone has a good day.
    sf x
    Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
    Personal Finance Blogger + YouTuber / In pursuit of FIRE
  • Lucy1982_2
    Lucy1982_2 Posts: 4,611 Forumite
    Well this is going to be my first full week taking part in this challenge! :T

    So far I've not spent anything (not been to the cash point) and I have moved what money I had left from last week into an box at home for special occasions. I have a local music festival that I'm going to on Saturday which this will pay for :T

    Although someone has just reminded me that works lottery money is due :mad: so looks like I'm going to have to find another £5 this week :mad: Well I only need £13 for the festival and I have £16 at home so really only need to keep by £2 and the money can come from there.

    Not so bad. Trying to keep it low this week.
    Current debt - £16,300 :(
    Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek:
    :ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A
  • SarahNeedle1872
    SarahNeedle1872 Posts: 6,166 Forumite
    Hi, I'd like to join the challenge. I'll do mine form Sunday to Saturday if that's cool (at work our weeks start on a Sunday, so it's easier to get my head round it!).
    I have £6 left in my purse from the weekend, so I will use this for my challenge as it is Tuesday already, altho I have to go post two parcels today, so that will go down significantly!

    Cheers

    Sarah x
    'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars' - Oscar Wilde
  • Purpleroses
    Purpleroses Posts: 4,125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    hiya
    finally booked a hair appointment today, havent cut it in ehh well longer than i'd care to say and want it short so its easy to look after while in Paris - i need to look my best for the French men lol!
    NSD today woo 2 in a row! got a call that we're booked last minue at the fair on Friday and Sat so in a mad rush as usual to get everything done. Theres a cruise ship coming in on the friday so heres hoping they come in and buy stuff.
    Hope everyones had a good day! x
  • kiwi88_2
    kiwi88_2 Posts: 513 Forumite
    Hi Peeps

    Welcome to our newbies and good luck with the no spending.
    Shirley so sorry to hear about BF.
    Cafc well done on the Cafcfan front :D Aren't mum's the best :T

    Last week was manic so no chance to post or update but I spent my whole £10 :eek: On chocolates, coffee, lunch and a magazine :o First "everything" since doing this and the lent challenge though so not bad but did feel guilty as I ripped the wrappers off :eek: New start this weekend though.

    My parents have just left after a fri-tues stay and my step-son is coming up thurs to sun. It's 1/2 term so kids off so no rest for the wicked.

    :grouphug: to those who need it and sorry if I've missed anyone
    MFiT Member No 85
    :money: Martin says NO :money:
  • ShirleyPark_2
    ShirleyPark_2 Posts: 870 Forumite
    I spent just over a fiver yesterday. I'd been resisting buying a new bra for ages, but finally gave in as I only had 2 that fitted properly and the boning keeps poking out on one of them.

    and...

    My tarten DM's finally arrived this morning !!
    Debts: Mum £3923 0% APR
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Never known someone get so excited over DM's.........

    Working today but should be a low spender, just a sandwich for lunch.
    Then tomorrow I'm on half day, and for the rest of the weekend, someone else is paying to feed me. YAY!
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • kiwi88_2
    kiwi88_2 Posts: 513 Forumite
    Shirley post a picture pls dm's sound fab!
    MFiT Member No 85
    :money: Martin says NO :money:
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