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Jolly JANUARY's NSD Challange!

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  • I’d like to try 10 of the rest of the month! (It’s 13th) ...exclusions petrol and essential groceries
  • nannygladys
    nannygladys Posts: 3,235 Forumite
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    Hi everyone
    Ive still not been out, too busy with the big sort out, but I will have to go to the CS to take a car boot full!So
    nsd = 11

    Cathybird I don't count DDs but everything else. I worked a budget out at the beginning of the month, went through the food pile and made a rough menu, drew out enough money to cover day to day expenses ie groceries, fuel, window cleaner etc and hid the dd card!! so everything I now buy is a spend day! Its surprising how long you can go on powered milk if that's all you've got in and theres only semi skimmed on your list lol!!

    I think being at home all day makes it easier as I don't have to pass shops on my way anywhere. Its when I have the dgc I find difficult as they are used to me having a full fridge and sweet tin!!

    Anyway onwards and upwards, nearly tea time.
    Nannyg
    £1 a day 2025: £90.00/365 Xmas fund
  • beanielou
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    StKilda wrote: »
    I’d like to try 10 of the rest of the month! (It’s 13th) ...exclusions petrol and essential groceries

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  • 8/14 for me and onto night shifts so wont have a chance to spend.....hopefully!!
    January Grocery Challenge £71.51/£150.00    48% spent!
    February Grocery Challenge £79.83/£112        71% spent!
    March Grocery Challenge £0.00/£93.00           0% spent!


    Save 2022    £2305.21
  • beanielou
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    8/14 for me and onto night shifts so wont have a chance to spend.....hopefully!!

    Well done :)
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  • cathybird
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    Cathybird I don't count DDs but everything else. I worked a budget out at the beginning of the month, went through the food pile and made a rough menu, drew out enough money to cover day to day expenses ie groceries, fuel, window cleaner etc and hid the dd card!! so everything I now buy is a spend day! Its surprising how long you can go on powered milk if that's all you've got in and theres only semi skimmed on your list lol!!

    I think being at home all day makes it easier as I don't have to pass shops on my way anywhere. Its when I have the dgc I find difficult as they are used to me having a full fridge and sweet tin!!


    hi nannygladys and thanks :) It's really interesting to see how everyone does it. Re milk, I used to have it in my coffee in the morning along with sugar and just gave both milk and sugar up at some point years ago, to save money I think, but it's so long ago I really don't remember! It makes life simpler though, esp in the morning when I'm a bit dozy :rotfl:



    I'm up to 4/8 for today, so this is helping hugely already!
  • Today is 11/20 for me :)
  • Robin09
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    8/15 yesterday for me. Spends today as DD has athletics club.
    SPC 076
  • nannygladys
    nannygladys Posts: 3,235 Forumite
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    Hi everyone

    Another nsd, its getting like a competition for me, to see how long I can last out!!! Trouble is it just proves to me how much food I have in!!! I still don't seem to have made a massive dent yet Im having my 3 meals a day.

    Anyway back to my sewing and TV watching

    Nannyg
    £1 a day 2025: £90.00/365 Xmas fund
  • teafor2
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    Today makes 9/15. My next one will take me into double figures. Halfway markers and double figures could be the psychological boost I need. :D
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