The Fantastically Festive December NSD Challenge

LionessInWinter

# 4 on Monday and #5 on Tuesday, half way there

Sazzie23

Saver-upper wrote: »

Hey,Nikki2002-2008:why don't you join us now?Maybe just make a smaller (pro-rata) target.This could be your "just practising" month,ready for the real deal next month.
And welcome aboard :santa2:
(Haven't Ennessee Towers got a waving smiley?)

Great idea,
Nikki :hello:the rules we make for our challenges are our own, but it's quite common for unavoidable costs to be excluded if they are budgeted for. I have a fuel budget so that doesn't count as a spend if I fill up within that budget, however to keep me on the straight and narrow, avoidable car use - like to the shops when I could walk - counts as a spend. Also wondered it would be cheaper for you to buy a weekly or monthly season ticket?

:wave:

BigMummaF

nikki2002-2008 wrote: »

I want to join this but the problem is I go to Uni 5 days a week and I have to pay a toll charge do I have to count these as I won't get many if I do but it's the cheapest way to Uni.

Hey Nikki
As others have mentioned, it really is YOUR choice as to what you class as a 'spend' for this Challenge. For example:- some people have a Grocery Budget & providing they don't spend more than they have allowed themselves for that day/week/month, buying the essentials doesn't count as a spendy. Then again, others may try to do a weekly fill-up so they don't have to go near a shop for another 6 days, & count the shopping day as a spendy. (I fear I may be more hindrance than help in explaining this )
The way I think of it is...if you need to spend money to get your usual day done, it's an Essential so doesn't count for this Challenge. If it's parking/petrol/fares for medical reasons, it's an Essential. If it's prescription/dental/recommended by a professional (eg something you need to help you do whatever it is you do all day.. work shoes, reference book, bevelled trowel..I dunno! but you've been told it will help you!!), it is an Essential... But YOU need to decide what YOUR 'rules' will be.
Don't fret it; it's really only for a bit of fun so nothing is cast in stone; you don't have to tell anyone your rules; just pop in for a catch-up & a confession over coffee & a custard cream from time to time

Kate_fixing_it wrote: »

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ETA: I had the opportunity to go to the pub tonight but wanted my 8th NSD more

There are some in here who should follow your example a little more often, mentioning no names *glances & nods towards the usual suspects...* But gotta say..what dedication!!!

positivelypurple wrote: »

Morning all,

I appear to be well and truly stalled on #2. It's been crazy busy and something new and unexpected has cropped up every single day so despite my preparations nothing has gone to plan. However, in new developments, I used "no" as a complete sentence yesterday when I turned down a last minute invitation that sounded fun but would have been too stressful logistically (there was a "thank you very much" in there too). I felt very proud of myself as usually I'd be tying myself in knots trying to get it all done.

Right, must get ready for the day. Have a good one! :snow_laug

We all get times when the shi *ahem* when things go skewwie, so getting two at this time of the year is still an achievement! And how much do you charge for lessons n how to say 'Nnn'...'nNnnn'...'nnnnn' see? Can't even write it down *d'oh*





I managed no5 with the help of me muvva's dodgy digestive system (sorry if TMI) so getting a bit as to what I have forgotten to remember I had to get, or blowing the national reserve of some Principality when I DO go retailing!

Knit_Witch

hurtles in again - puts a large tub of home made mince pies on the side, makes some mulled wine and some hot chocolate, hurls a few more NSDs into the Cauldron (up to 16 BTW!!) and hurtles out again - dodging Igor on the way.

jammy_dodger

should be the last of my spendy days today.. .. she says ....
well until fri when im taking my two "kiddies " who have returned home from uni to the cinema but thats a wee treat before the real festivities start and tesco vouchers bagged for that:D
but all my is shopping done and meal plans made right up to new year so wont have to go near the blasted places again for some time
Mr amazon and any other online retailer are firmly OFF the radar button
so time to sit back and enjoy my last few days off before returning to work on sunday
time for a glass of something nice me thinks...yes i know its early but i reckon i deserve it
cheers to all you good fellows:beer::beer:
JD xx

slowlyfading

NSD 11 for me today

Sazzie23

jammy_dodger wrote: »

should be the last of my spendy days today.. .. she says ....
well until fri when im taking my two "kiddies " who have returned home from uni to the cinema but thats a wee treat before the real festivities start and tesco vouchers bagged for that:D
but all my is shopping done and meal plans made right up to new year so wont have to go near the blasted places again for some time
Mr amazon and any other online retailer are firmly OFF the radar button
so time to sit back and enjoy my last few days off before returning to work on sunday
time for a glass of something nice me thinks...yes i know its early but i reckon i deserve it
cheers to all you good fellows:beer::beer:
JD xx

Cheers JD - enjoy


to make up for lack of smilies at the moment

fedupandskint

NSD 16 for me today - all going well the week

Saver-upper

Well,I wasn't expecting THAT!!
NSD# 8 !!!!!!!
Watched one of my daughter'seses school play this morning,raced straight to work,raced straight to collect kids from friend,raced to son's school performance,raced home,realised I hadn't spent any money today :j

getting-there-slowly

2 more NSD bring me to 7NSD so far:j:j