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The Shopaholic's Anonymous Challenge
iwanttobreakfree
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Ok guys I thought us SA's could do with a challenge to keep us in line!
Ok so how about for one week (or one month i guess we could do if people think we need longer!) we pick the item we succuumb to most or the shop that we seem to blow the most in and for whatever time we pick we do not buy that item no matter how much it hurts!!!!
I know it might not seem like a mammoth challenge but for us SA's not shopping is really hard! Its a small step in the right direction.
Ok heres mine. For one month I will not:
buy a new handbag or purse
buy any more make up i have enough
buy any magazines (that will be really hard for me i love to read)
ok who's with me?:p
Ok so how about for one week (or one month i guess we could do if people think we need longer!) we pick the item we succuumb to most or the shop that we seem to blow the most in and for whatever time we pick we do not buy that item no matter how much it hurts!!!!
I know it might not seem like a mammoth challenge but for us SA's not shopping is really hard! Its a small step in the right direction.
Ok heres mine. For one month I will not:
buy a new handbag or purse
buy any more make up i have enough
buy any magazines (that will be really hard for me i love to read)
ok who's with me?:p
Proud to be dealing with my debts!DFW Nerd No. 634 LBM: 3rd time - Dec2008 I NEED TO BEAT IT THIS TIME!
Total Loan Debt = £[strike]13,737.80[/strike] 13,042.44, Total Non-loan Debt = £[strike]5,289.33[/strike] 4,704.45 - Total= [strike]19,027.13[/strike] 17,746.89 FEB 09
Freelance earnings - Feb 09 = £260 so far Make £30 a day in Feb - £260.40 of £840 5 NSD in Feb 09 - 1 of 5
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I'll be with with you on that one.
Although I will only try for a week.....
I will buy nothing in Sainsburys (unless Mother asks me to pick something up for her)
I'm going to start small (although I spend far to much in here at lunchtimes!!!)
Wish me luck xCurrent debt - £16,300
Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek::ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A0 -
good luck girl! I should have put asda on but then id have difficulty being able to eat!Proud to be dealing with my debts!DFW Nerd No. 634 LBM: 3rd time - Dec2008 I NEED TO BEAT IT THIS TIME!Total Loan Debt = £[strike]13,737.80[/strike] 13,042.44, Total Non-loan Debt = £[strike]5,289.33[/strike] 4,704.45 - Total= [strike]19,027.13[/strike] 17,746.89 FEB 09Freelance earnings - Feb 09 = £260 so far Make £30 a day in Feb - £260.40 of £840 5 NSD in Feb 09 - 1 of 50
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Ah living at home is a wonderful thing, I don't do the weekly shop!! But I spend far to much money is Sainsbury's, I'll be happy to just spend £10 a week really.
But I am going to be strong and try not to buy anything. I'll leave my money if the office if I walk over at lunchtime. I do not need to buy anything... If I keep telling myself this one day I'll believe it!Current debt - £16,300
Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek::ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A0 -
keep saying it - we should have a mantra or something - it needs to be catchy!Proud to be dealing with my debts!DFW Nerd No. 634 LBM: 3rd time - Dec2008 I NEED TO BEAT IT THIS TIME!Total Loan Debt = £[strike]13,737.80[/strike] 13,042.44, Total Non-loan Debt = £[strike]5,289.33[/strike] 4,704.45 - Total= [strike]19,027.13[/strike] 17,746.89 FEB 09Freelance earnings - Feb 09 = £260 so far Make £30 a day in Feb - £260.40 of £840 5 NSD in Feb 09 - 1 of 50
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I'm not very good with catchy
Although I do have a copy of Martin's mantra in my purse!!Current debt - £16,300
Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek::ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A0 -
whats martins mantra?I'm not very good with catchy
Although I do have a copy of Martin's mantra in my purse!!
how have i missed this?????:money:
mmLBM 29/07/ 07
TOTAL DEBT: [strike]3300[/strike]1500
DFD: Aug '08
:rudolf:Pesky Xmas Savings Challenge: 62/500 No.006 Of Lucys Party Season Challenge 14/09/07: 4.5:mad:/28lbs:xmassmile
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It's:
Do I really want it?
Can I afford it?
Will I use it?
Not catcy, but it says what it needs to.Current debt - £16,300
Debt at worst 17/03/2011 - £18,067.62:eek::eek::ANot going anywhere else, ever again :A0 -
I'd love to join in this one too. I have just had a recent splurge on skincare and makeup:o :mad: I have loads now:rolleyes:
I will not buy any more skincare or makeup.100 Day Pot £13
£2 coin saver #205 £40 banked and £22
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Hi can I join in? I am really bad at buying chocolate at the canteen at work cos its cheap. I think I will save about £10 this month on chocolate. Also I am bad at buying coffee at the weekend.I am full of joy, abundance, wealth and love.I am a money magnet. Money comes easily and frequently.Canada excursion fund £1243/2500£10000 from £100 challenge £0/£10,0000
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ooooh a few more to join us!!!! we can do it I'm sure!
magni I am just the same when it comes to makeup and skin care - I dont know why but I just love the stuff and not the cheap stuff either (have a bit of an obsession with Christian Dior
) Not very MSE is it! Proud to be dealing with my debts!DFW Nerd No. 634 LBM: 3rd time - Dec2008 I NEED TO BEAT IT THIS TIME!Total Loan Debt = £[strike]13,737.80[/strike] 13,042.44, Total Non-loan Debt = £[strike]5,289.33[/strike] 4,704.45 - Total= [strike]19,027.13[/strike] 17,746.89 FEB 09Freelance earnings - Feb 09 = £260 so far Make £30 a day in Feb - £260.40 of £840 5 NSD in Feb 09 - 1 of 50
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