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Change Jar Challenge

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  • Tesscha
    Tesscha Posts: 209 Forumite
    Like everyone else has commented, I don't think I'll be reaching my target - but I really like this way of saving and will continue waaaaayyy after the 1st of Dec. Since I last logged in I've saved another £3.31.
  • The_Dragon
    The_Dragon Posts: 9,749 Forumite
    Up to £179.42!!!

    Target for the Whisky bottle well and truly met!
    Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with catsup :D
    NSD 15/20, OS WL 21-6 (4) :(C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z #44 Twisted Firestarter, VSP #57 - £39.43
    :p Every Penny's a Prisoner :p
  • Frugaldom
    Frugaldom Posts: 7,176 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I only just found this thread and guess it'll be too late to join, but can I be in the next one please? :)
    I reserve the right not to spend.
    The less I spend, the more I can afford.

    Frugal living challenge - living on little in 2026 while frugalling towards retirement.
  • stressed.mum
    stressed.mum Posts: 736 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Another £1.79 total in sig!!!!

    I'm going to carry this on but will probably not cout it as I go. As I've said before I save in sealed tins and like to try and guess how much I have got - when I do open it it's always a surprise
    Hoping to stick to the challenge this year!!
    Make £5 a day for 366 started Dec 2019
    YTD £ £ 78.23/£1£1,825
    Cash - £ 48.23 Vouchers - £ 30

    Wombling into 2020 £38.78
  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I think i was waaaaay overoptimistic when i said i'd aim for the whisky bottle one when i started! but I think I might do this again after christmas - do people mind if I start another thread (i.e. would you join in?) or should i leave it? 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
  • stressed.mum
    stressed.mum Posts: 736 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    slowly fading

    Think it's a good idea to carry it on - it still makes me think before I spend money, and if I get too much change I know I have spent too much. Think part of the problem is people have lost a bit of interest because the totals haven't been updated very often - I don't understand how to do it, is that something you would be able to do? If it is I say go for it!!

    stressed xx
    Hoping to stick to the challenge this year!!
    Make £5 a day for 366 started Dec 2019
    YTD £ £ 78.23/£1£1,825
    Cash - £ 48.23 Vouchers - £ 30

    Wombling into 2020 £38.78
  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Yeah, I could continue with it - I dont know what happened to the original poster, but I'm more than happy to continue with this - i can save without realising it too much this way, lol :)
    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
  • stressed.mum
    stressed.mum Posts: 736 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    I know some people have said that they think you spend more money this way but I don't find I take any more out my account - and our holiday money looks after itself

    I will join up again if we have regular updates- I'm going to join the £2 club too after Christmas so hopefully with that and surveys Christmas will be nearly "free" next year
    Hoping to stick to the challenge this year!!
    Make £5 a day for 366 started Dec 2019
    YTD £ £ 78.23/£1£1,825
    Cash - £ 48.23 Vouchers - £ 30

    Wombling into 2020 £38.78
  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I'll update it reguarly - every week I think. The one reason I joined in the first place was that I was interested just how much we could all collectively save - this didn't happen here, but I'll do it! 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
  • Frugaldom
    Frugaldom Posts: 7,176 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I missed out on this year's but have been saving change, so would like to join next year, if that's ok? What do I call it in my signature? My jar is a pig LOL
    I reserve the right not to spend.
    The less I spend, the more I can afford.

    Frugal living challenge - living on little in 2026 while frugalling towards retirement.
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