Weekly Spend Challenge W/C 18th August 2013

EverTheOptimist

ShootForTheMoon wrote: »

Quick update from me:

Sunday - NSD - at home in Wales, so being spoilt by M&D

Monday - NSD - and sent home with a full tank of diesel and food shop from Daddy :j

Tuesday - NSD - free exercise and social at touch rugby with the girls

Wednesday - NSD - work all day and a swim on membership

Thursday - NSD - morning up allotment then work 3-11pm

So that's me so far this week!! Also been cracking on with the Nectar Adpoints and Swagbucks - now over £25 between them, which will come in handy I'm sure!!

Hope everyone is having a great week xxx

Wow, you're having a great week ShootForTheMoon, keep it up. :T

Well done on the adpoints/swagbucks too. I started with adpoints, but seem to have lost my way a little.

Today was a spend day, first one this week that hasn't been budgeted for. Met a friend for coffee, but hadn't had lunch, so needed to buy that too. £5.85 later.

Still pleased though as I expected to be spending around the £30 mark this week.

Well done on the weight loss flyinggiraffe

smokies

smokies wrote: »

Ok if I join in.... I have put £40.00 in my purse today

Thursday 22nd Again parking fee ( as above) £2.50


This is what I know I will/could be spending this week - but as we all know life is not that easy.......

Smokies

Didn't need to pay for parking as son dropped me off in the town, however I did spend £1.29 on a coffee, to have with my Home Made lunch, and I got some fruit from the market for £2.70

So total in my Purse £6.81 - Still got tomorrow but on target...

happy_bunny_2

Hmm,

Not had that good a week...

Spent £34.50, a few beers in the pub and a stash of starbucks via coffee for work being the major culprit.

At least writing down what I spend has made me think before I spend, which I guess has been useful.

Maybe next time will be better.

Well done to those who have stuck to their budget

HB

flyinggiraffe_2

Monday: NSD - good start to the week.
Tuesday: £1.32 frazzles and chewing gum
Wednesday: £5.50 fat club (lost 3lbs!!!) £3.60 on donuts,bread and veg in m&s
Thursday & Friday NSD as I think I have food poisoning, I feel so ill.

£10.42/£30.00

EverTheOptimist

Well I am finishing the week on £5.85 / £35. :j:j:j

Pleased with that as payday is still a week away so need to be really careful.

I've had another look at how I manage my finances, insure I do this almost weekly.

I've just opened another bank account, so I now have
Acc 1 - paid into this one and money is paid out the same day.
Acc 2 - weekly spending money. Includes money for my nails and hair.
Acc 3 - grocery and petrol money.

Really hope this helps me take better control of my pennies, esp whilst on maternity leave. Am planning on moving x amount into each of accounts 2 and 3 on payday and that has to last me, because at the moment I'm dipping into my maternity savings.

Hope everyone's had a good week

Am out for the day tomorrow so will set up new thread tomorrow eve/ Sunday morning,

EverTheOptimist

Ooooo I lied, just remembered I potted £2 coin in the little mans sealed pot, as he collects them.

So £7.85 / £35

tinkermcjingles

Budget £25

Mon 19 £3.79
Tues 20 £0.99
Wed 21 £18.35 evening out with bf
Thurs 22 NSD
Fri 23 NSD
Sat 24
Sun 25

Total £23.13 so only £1.87 for sat and Sunday! Wish me luck!!!

ShootForTheMoon

Thanks ETO!! :beer:

I'm loving the challenge - I've such a competitive nature, I find it enjoyable to beat my own targets if you know what I mean?! It's addictive!! :rotfl:

Just checking in to report another NSD yesterday! Yay!

I also managed to pick up 5hrs overtime at work for tonight (now working 5pm-7am :eek:) but will earn over £100 for it - so thinking of the paycheck next month!!

Still on £0.00 spends this week - what a great feeling!!

Well done to everyone on this lovely thread, it's a great motivator!! Looking forward to next week already!!

EverTheOptimist

Evening everyone.

Well I have returned from our day out so have been able to set up the new thread.

Hope to see you all over there.

New thread [URL="http:///forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4749774"] here [/URL]

EverTheOptimist

flyinggiraffe wrote: »

Monday: NSD - good start to the week.
Tuesday: £1.32 frazzles and chewing gum
Wednesday: £5.50 fat club (lost 3lbs!!!) £3.60 on donuts,bread and veg in m&s
Thursday & Friday NSD as I think I have food poisoning, I feel so ill.

£10.42/£30.00

Just noticed this flyinggiraffe. Hope you feel better soon.