The Awesome Amazing August NSD Challenge

lovefullshelves

Just lost my post grr NSD #17 yesterday and today was NSD #18 and thats now 8 in a row. Only money in a baggy with a name has passed my sticky mitts:D

Sazzie23

Evening all

Lurkerderp wrote: »

Thanks Beanie and Marmite.

My health issues are chronic fatigue amongst other things (not ME luckily) so anything too energetic is out. I use public transport for which I'm lucky enough to have a free pass.

Some days I'm not well enough to do anything, but on the days I am all the things I can think of doing (meeting up with friends, cinema etc) cost money!

I'm starting to think that it might be a better idea for me to just try and stick to a weekly budget rather than set myself NSD targets.

Hi Lurker, totally sympathise and I think when you are skint or unwell its an easy habit to get into, if you are both skint & unwell its almost inevitable and its not good for you . For various reasons I am uncomfortable inviting people to my house, so its meet them out or at their place.

Having a going out budget is OK and you could call that Lurkers going out budget so using it wouldn't necessarily lose your NSD, but that's up to you. See Fed-ups tips for birthday budgeting (thanks Fed-up).

My money saving tips are : meet for a drink or coffee, or lunch rather than dinner as costs less and can either walk or get public transport to get home. Try to still meet people, either you know or new people. Having time off during normal working hours can be a bit lonely so volunteering seems a great idea (from Beanie or Marmite was it) if you feel up to it.

My main advice is try to get out every day, I have at least 30 mins walk or 1 hour cycle I don't know if you could manage that far, but maybe you could try to build it up slowly? The mid-week shop is a walk to the local shops or MrAldoo so I can't overspend as I have to carry it :rotfl:. You may in a better position than me as I am working but broke (debt) and therefore not entitled to any discounts, but if you have any benefits, check out what extra discounts you might get for swimming or yoga or something gentle?

Do you like animals? rescue centres often need people just to sit/groom animals.

As you see here we all like to help with ideas so tell us if all our ideas don't work for you.:D

Sazzie23

Hello again
Thanks to Freeby who keeps us all up to date

Suziebabe wrote: »

Can I register NSD #6 for today please? Forgot to take money out so was a charity case all day:)

Excellent technique for acquiring NSD's methinks - good one:j

beanielou wrote: »

Blimey kerri what a bloomin' saga.

Abso'blooming'lutely my patience would have expired long ago, reminds me why I don't like having work done....but....
Kerri it will be worth it when is done:T and an NSD so good work.:j

'Just lost my post grr NSD #17 yesterday and today was NSD #18 and thats now 8 in a row. Only money in a baggy with a name has passed my sticky mitts:D ' Love full shelves, that is awesome, fabbie numbers:j:j & sorry about your post vanishing :mad:

NSD 22 please :jand going to risk saying target increase to 25 please:eek:

To all those that have work tomorrow (I don't):D have a good week, for those that worked today hope they paid well:)

MissE001

Just a quick update to say # 16 / 17 today :j

freebyfifty

There are

49

of us taking part in the August NSD Challenge

and so far we have collected

436 NSDs

:T:T:T:T:T

freebyfifty

marmiterulesok

beanielou wrote: »

Lurker~good advice from kerri(as always)

beanielou wrote: »

Blimey kerri what a bloomin' saga.

I agree on both counts!

Lurker could you possibly have a 'going out' /entertainment budget,which would give you some leeway.It might be a small amount,but might help you feel less guilty about going out and doing things?

Do you use the local library-books galore and dvds also available I believe?Any local mus!ums/art galleries-you might get in for free.A nice park to have a wander and a picnic?Having a book/dvd swap with friends?

kerri what a nightmare!I hope that it all gets sorted PDQ.

freebyfifty

Kerri - A big hug just for you because if it were me I would have cracked up by now

IF

Morning all :hello:



Declaring my 15th NSD


Thank you freeby, spoon and Sazzie
IF

HeadAboveWater

Hello

Saturday - spendy day
Sunday - spendy day
Monday - spendy day

Blast! Guess I'm still stuck on no 7

EDIT:
...or not! NSD today!! :j:j That's no 8 in the bag!