Fabulous February's No-Spend Day Challenge!

MrsCautious

Good morning. Today is NSD 16.

thank you @cathybird and good luck all. 

HotDog2020

Not today sadly I have spent all my savings for this week on a game, it has improved the game, but I wasn't supposed to spend any money on the game again, I got the idea that I wanted the radiant lotus it looked beautiful but also it will restore energy going forward. I should not have done it, and I can't not use the game. What to do? Make use of the lotus going forward or try and stop playing the game, I would lose all my neighbours if I was to do that. If I am worried about losing neighbours I could seperate from all my neighbours the thought pains me.

Geriatricmum

Number 9 for me for yesterday 

LittleMissDetermined

It's another one for me today please
LMD x

cathybird

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February targets

AuntieL 15/18        

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Balancinglife 10/18      

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beanielou 16/19        

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bloomfelt 13/18        

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blubella 3/12    

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BudgetingBelinda 3/15    

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Caeraugirl 16/20        

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cathybird 15/15            

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Captspar 4/15    

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Couldsavemore 12/15        

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Crazycatlady2 17/18        

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Flying By 10/14        

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GeorgianaCavendish 8/16      

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Geriatricmum 9/10      

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Honeysucklelou2 10

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HotDog2020 7/14     

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ilovetea 18/20       

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JustALass 7/12     

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KajiKita 14/18       

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keggie 15/15           

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laura lau 16/18       

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leftatthetrafficlights 24

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lianne1984 10

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LittleMissDetermined 14/15       

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Makingabobor2 9/15     

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Money Choices 6/10     

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Mrs Cautious 16/20        

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MrsSave 5/10      

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Nervous1234 17/20       

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OnlyJealousOfBirds 6/15     

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PurplePhoenix62 10

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QueenJess

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Rupacomp 11/12     

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Saver-upper

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SecondStar 17/26       

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short bird 15/18       

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Thevalueofless 7/20     

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Worlds Worst Superhero 16/TF       

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Newcomers welcome!

cathybird

HotDog2020 said:

Not today sadly I have spent all my savings for this week on a game, it has improved the game, but I wasn't supposed to spend any money on the game again, I got the idea that I wanted the radiant lotus it looked beautiful but also it will restore energy going forward. I should not have done it, and I can't not use the game. What to do? Make use of the lotus going forward or try and stop playing the game, I would lose all my neighbours if I was to do that. If I am worried about losing neighbours I could seperate from all my neighbours the thought pains me.

@HotDog2020 I think if you have already bought the lotus for the game there's no reason to stop playing, unless it's a game that encourages spending on add-ons, in which case I would consider giving it up.

I had a thought, do you think it might be worth keeping a list of these sorts of purchases so you can add up the cost over time? Back in the day I never tracked what I was spending on things and had no idea what money was going in and out of my accounts and it greatly helped me when I started tracking it, in fact it made all the difference. You might track things already but just thought I'd ask. x

AuntieL

NSD for me today 😁

HotDog2020

Thanks @cathybird, I think you are right to put this point across, the game does encourage add ons I could have a reality check tonight to see how much I have spent on it this year, I think everyone will be shocked if I were to broadcast, and was is griping it is probably the cost of getting the kitchen tiled, which is what I am hoping and trying to save for!

Today I have rearranged my finances with the game, but I think I need to find a new hobby, I quite like cross stitch or at least, I use to, I may take that up, i'll have a look for a cross stitch pack that I could buy next week (No money left this week all spent on the game, I do have a little but want to savour that for the week ahead.

I have a new standing order set up for £180 each month to go straight to premium bonds, I take a set amount out each week for bill and the savings will be included in this. That will leave now £170 for groceries/petrol (which I barely need) / gifts and just general spending money. I feel  this is a lot, but I spent everything today all at once, it is like I can't stay in control, I was supposed to put £120 to savings today (I used all this and more on the game today). And I am thinking about what next, I have to say I am hooked. But if it is going to cost me things I need and want that are more important I really need to stop. I have tried playing for free but always end up spending money on it... Right I am going to see how much exactly I have spent...reality check I don't want to share it though because it is embarrassing maybe I should share it to show what a problem I have with it.

On The upside today I did leave money for groceries and I have decided to get Slimming world meals from Iceland either tomorrow or Sunday - I am quite surprised how tasty they were and they are filling and syn free and not too expensive 6 meals for £20, That is good value.

HotDog2020

@cathybird it is what I feared, I would have enough now to do the work I need doing to the Kitchen and finish off the bathroom £1699.82 From January this year. I am leaving the game cold turkey. As of right now I am not playing it. I am going to look for a cross stitch that I can do, also it will mean not using the computer so much. I have a cupboard to put together this weekend and some shopping to do. I have a book on the go and I may as well help mother dearest out with her garage. EAK! Just had a row with mum so I guess I am not going to be helping md out at the weekend.

laura_lau

another NSD