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£10 a week challenge 25th Nov - 01 Dec
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LeopardPrintsAndTea
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This challenge is about seeing if you can live with having only £10 for 1 week of the month to buy yourself "luxuries". This challenge is meant only for you and so this does not include your family, paying the bills, Christmas shopping etc...
The November challenge would start from the 25th - 1st December to help members get a taste of what the challenge is about.
However the challenge would usually start on the 18th - 24th of each month and the challenge will start properly on the 18th Of December.
The Rules & Guidelines
• No other money must be used for spending on the purchases that should be what the £10 note covers,only the £10 note!
• You must ban the use of your card for purchases that should be what the £10 note covers.
• You must aim to do 3 things that are free to do,
There would be a post below the challengers section with a list of ideas of free or cheap things to do.
• Just a tip for even more savings; Look for coupons, discounts and offers such as "BOGOF", "2 for 1" etc… and use them during the challenge when you can.
• At the end of the week, if you have any change left over you can stash it away in your savings tin or you can put it into your savings account.
Things the £10 note cover the cost of:
• New clothes, make-up, Accessories & jewellery
• Video Games
• Chocolate & other food treats
• Coffee or tea from the coffee shop
• Going out (Parties,local pub,nightclub etc…)
• Eating out
• Weekly magazine
• Dvds & DVD rentals
• CDs
• The use of vending machines in work/college etc…
• Other indulgences & luxuries for yourself
Things that aren't part of the £10 a week challenge:
• Bills
• Repayments (Debts etc…)
• Transport fees
• Medical bills (for prescriptions etc…)
• Family expenses (School uniform, work uniform, giving the children lunch money etc…)
• Christmas presents for other people / Christmas items
You may post daily or once as a way to round up your week.
It's not always about completing the challenge, its about having a go and trying. There's enough months to start again !
you can stick with your assigned number if you would like to join in the next months challenge you just have to post "join again"
The November challenge would start from the 25th - 1st December to help members get a taste of what the challenge is about.
However the challenge would usually start on the 18th - 24th of each month and the challenge will start properly on the 18th Of December.
The Rules & Guidelines
• No other money must be used for spending on the purchases that should be what the £10 note covers,only the £10 note!
• You must ban the use of your card for purchases that should be what the £10 note covers.
• You must aim to do 3 things that are free to do,
There would be a post below the challengers section with a list of ideas of free or cheap things to do.
• Just a tip for even more savings; Look for coupons, discounts and offers such as "BOGOF", "2 for 1" etc… and use them during the challenge when you can.
• At the end of the week, if you have any change left over you can stash it away in your savings tin or you can put it into your savings account.
Things the £10 note cover the cost of:
• New clothes, make-up, Accessories & jewellery
• Video Games
• Chocolate & other food treats
• Coffee or tea from the coffee shop
• Going out (Parties,local pub,nightclub etc…)
• Eating out
• Weekly magazine
• Dvds & DVD rentals
• CDs
• The use of vending machines in work/college etc…
• Other indulgences & luxuries for yourself
Things that aren't part of the £10 a week challenge:
• Bills
• Repayments (Debts etc…)
• Transport fees
• Medical bills (for prescriptions etc…)
• Family expenses (School uniform, work uniform, giving the children lunch money etc…)
• Christmas presents for other people / Christmas items
You may post daily or once as a way to round up your week.
It's not always about completing the challenge, its about having a go and trying. There's enough months to start again !
you can stick with your assigned number if you would like to join in the next months challenge you just have to post "join again"
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1. LeopardPrintsAndTea £0 Spent / £10
2. hummingbird £0 Spent / £10
3. Pippin12 £0 Spent / £10
4. kayester £0 Spent / £10
5. katy_ann £0 Spent / £10
6. *Jellie* £0 Spent / £10
7. smokies £0 Spent / £10
8. Stewby £0 Spent / £10
9. dejuz8 £0 Spent / £10
10. loxxee £0 Spent / £10
11. beanielou £0 Spent / £10
12. Jen_ (Starting in the new year)
13. Calling14 £0 Spent / £10
14. deldee £0 Spent / £10
Good luck guys!FebNSD:1/14 (TotalNSDs:12NSDs|SPC#054 £0.52(£6.00 banked)|RR#90Jan£0.07(Total:£0.07)|ES:£1.00/£50.00|£6.00/£359.00SavingsRepayment0 -
• Soak in bath
• Have a shower
• Chores around the house
• Send an email / facebok message
• Attend a free event in your area
• Go for a walk
• Take the dog for a walk
• Join an interest fourm on the internet or on facebook
• Send off for a free sample
• Find online vouchers
• Search pinterest for free printables
• Use Store loyalty points
• Search youtube for comedy shows / funny videos
• Visit a free museum
• Have a Board game night
• Host a clothing/item swap party
• Visit the library
• Get your finances up together
• Make a 101 things to do in 1001 days list
• Start a blog
• Read a book
• Play a video game
• Call someone
• Take a nap
• Discover new music
• Watch how to videos on youtube
• Create a home management folder
• Use pinterest to look at useful "life hacks"
• Use http://www.supercook.com/ to cook something with the indredients you already have at home
• Play an online game
• Play with your pets
• Make crafts
• Stay in bed all dayFebNSD:1/14 (TotalNSDs:12NSDs|SPC#054 £0.52(£6.00 banked)|RR#90Jan£0.07(Total:£0.07)|ES:£1.00/£50.00|£6.00/£359.00SavingsRepayment0 -
I'm not feeling great so the last suggestion is very tempting!
Good luck everyone.2019 fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons0 -
Aw, I hope you feel better soon Jellie!
I haven't spent anything yet today as I'm
stuck at home with what I think is an ear infection.
I wouldn't worry so much but I'm deaf any way
FebNSD:1/14 (TotalNSDs:12NSDs|SPC#054 £0.52(£6.00 banked)|RR#90Jan£0.07(Total:£0.07)|ES:£1.00/£50.00|£6.00/£359.00SavingsRepayment0 -
So far I've spent nothing for today.
Been home ill all dayFebNSD:1/14 (TotalNSDs:12NSDs|SPC#054 £0.52(£6.00 banked)|RR#90Jan£0.07(Total:£0.07)|ES:£1.00/£50.00|£6.00/£359.00SavingsRepayment0 -
Hey, can I please join, sorry I know I'm a bit late! :-)0
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Lpat- I hope you get better quick too.
I made it out to the supermarket and took a list to make sure I didn't sneak in treats without thinking about it.
That should be it for today provided I steer clear of shopping on the Internet.2019 fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons0 -
Loxxee, you're already added.
I haven't spent any of my £10 allowence today but
my allowence is in the form of a £5 note and 5 £1 coins.
... still the same amount of money though so it's no biggie !FebNSD:1/14 (TotalNSDs:12NSDs|SPC#054 £0.52(£6.00 banked)|RR#90Jan£0.07(Total:£0.07)|ES:£1.00/£50.00|£6.00/£359.00SavingsRepayment0 -
Oh yes, sorry! Thank you. I'll update my signature.0
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Oh yes, count me in.
I will give this a wee go
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