The Magnificent May NSD Challenge!

marmiterulesok

Incywincy21 wrote: »

Yes, that's definitely a bad habit of mine - not wanting to leave the house without my purse!! Its a great idea, and I will definitely start this - though something tells me it will be a hard habit to break!

Yes I think doing one weekly food shop instead of an 'as and when' is also on my 'to do' list in order to get some NSDs in a row!

Thanks for your ideas

I've had 3 NSDs since joining, so feeling pleased

Well done!The more you do it, the easier it will become.

Jo_Blogs

Good morning all

Great going with all the NSDs :T

Managed 23 NSDs so far this month :eek:

Today is NSD No. 24 :rotfl:

Wishing you all a super NSDay!

Florence_J

Still stuck at 12, determined to reach 13 by the end of the month.

Nargleblast

Back today from holiday, so only managed to get one more NSD this week, bringing my total to 12.

I am determined to cut the spending, so when I replenish the food stores tomorrow, I will be in frugality mode.

One thing I sometimes do to clock up the NSDs is to think of ways to amalgamate spending. For example, if I need petrol, I will fill up the car the same day that I do a supermarket shop, and draw cash out of the cash machine for those odds and sods spends coming up e.g. Hairdresser, Ringtons Tea man, parking money etc. That way, all the money that is due to be spent over four or five days is taken out in one day, and that means three or four NSDs achieved.

Incywincy21

Brilliant tips guys. Clocked up another NSD today making 4 (only joined on 21st May!) but I guess I'm cheating a little as have had a big infection which has knocked me for 6 which has meant I haven't been out to spend anything
Every cloud and all that!

It has actually been quite a good 'kick start' as it has meant I've really enjoyed the satisfaction at the end of a day without spending anything!

marmiterulesok

June's thread:https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5655917

marmiterulesok

Incywincy21 wrote: »

Brilliant tips guys. Clocked up another NSD today making 4 (only joined on 21st May!) but I guess I'm cheating a little as have had a big infection which has knocked me for 6 which has meant I haven't been out to spend anything
Every cloud and all that!

It has actually been quite a good 'kick start' as it has meant I've really enjoyed the satisfaction at the end of a day without spending anything!

No, that's not cheating!!!!

Well done btw. :j:j:j

Hope you're feeling better very soon.

marmiterulesok

Florence_J wrote: »

Today was not a NSD as I was running late and had to get the bus to work. The £1.60 expense was worth it to not be late but I feel annoyed that such a small amount scuppered my NSD aim.

Emergency spend?

Incywincy21

Thanks Marmite - hope you're well.
After 3 days antibiotics I'm picking up a bit but won't be venturing out - but do need some bits grabbing to top up my shopping (Though if I get someone else to bring me what I need then technically I haven't spent anything :rotfl:)

Looking forward to June's thread!

Nargleblast

Today makes number 13. I am at work tomorrow so should get another NSD. Who knows, I might just reach my target this month!