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August 'Take Your Lunch to Work' challenge.

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  • WantToBeSE
    WantToBeSE Posts: 7,729 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped! Debt-free and Proud!
    Thanks Marmite.On to the glossing today. I HATE painting so much! Looking forward to having it done!

    Todays lunch will be sushi bowls.
  • Hi all! Can I jump in?

    I'm a little late but buying lunch (and even breakfast) at work, or out and about, five days a week is one of the main drains on my finances. I could definitely do with some inspiration and a kick up the bum from this challenge!

    There are 14 more work days this month and I'd like to take my lunch in 10 times. Next month I might try and cut back on breakfast too... but baby steps!
  • Hi all! Can I jump in?

    I'm a little late but buying lunch (and even breakfast) at work, or out and about, five days a week is one of the main drains on my finances. I could definitely do with some inspiration and a kick up the bum from this challenge!

    There are 14 more work days this month and I'd like to take my lunch in 10 times. Next month I might try and cut back on breakfast too... but baby steps!

    Lunch and breakfast- wow!

    You're going to see such a difference. :money:

    This really is such a great challenge. :)


    WTBSE I hate painting too,cause it never looks good with me.

    Lunch today:some crispbreads,cheese,marmite,jam and banana.Not all together,I hasten to add!
  • Lunch and breakfast- wow!

    You're going to see such a difference. :money:

    This really is such a great challenge. :)

    I hope so! It always seems like such a small amount until you add it up for the week. I daren't think about how much I spend on the two each month. :o
  • I hope so! It always seems like such a small amount until you add it up for the week. I daren't think about how much I spend on the two each month. :o

    Just as well we've got some smelling salts lying around. ;)

    So much of what people buy are marked up so much:sandwiches,drinks......

    The challenge takes a bit of organisation,but it's worth it.

    Ok,this is a bit cheeky,but I run a great MSE challenge called
    The No Spend Day Challenge.You're more than welcome to join if you want.
    The rules are simple:you decide what they are,and you can have allowed spends of course! :T

    Anyway,I'm always on the lookout for newbies... :o
  • Ok,this is a bit cheeky,but I run a great MSE challenge called
    The No Spend Day Challenge.You're more than welcome to join if you want.

    That sounds like an excellent idea! Heading on over now. :D Bringing in lunches will be a big challenge but I like the idea of having some NSDs as they will kill the temptation to fritter away on snacks and bits and pieces.
  • That sounds like an excellent idea! Heading on over now. :D Bringing in lunches will be a big challenge but I like the idea of having some NSDs as they will kill the temptation to fritter away on snacks and bits and pieces.

    Some NSDers have a treats fund,which is a great idea:you can still buy the odd trashy magazine,nail polish,chocolate bar,whatever...but once it's gone,it's gone.
    Leaving your cards at home/going out just with cash is a great idea too.The list goes on and on....

    It's true though.It's so easy nowadays to fritter money away.

    ETA sorry WTBSE,barging in here.
  • DFF
    DFF Posts: 36 Forumite
    NUMBER 1 for me today. I had home made chicken and potato casserole.

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  • DFF wrote: »
    NUMBER 1 for me today. I had home made chicken and potato casserole.

    Ooh that sounds delicious! I've made chilli and rice for the next few days but I'll be hunting down a recipe for chicken and potato casserole to add to the lunch line up.
  • First day for me! I had pasta bake for lunch and even brought in snacks for the afternoon so didn't buy breakfast or extras at all. Good start! :D
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