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Magnificent May's No-Spend Days Challenge!

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  • cathybird
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    NSD 16 today (Thursday)

    This no spending challenge is certainly paying off!
    I just transferred some of the money I haven't spent this month into my Happy Fund, for holidays, trips away etc.

    By most people's standards it probably wasn't a huge sum but to see the balance go up and up every month is exciting 🤩
    @Worlds_Worst_Superhero seeing the balance go up definitely gets to be addictive, you're right xx :)
  • cathybird
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    edited 16 May 2024 at 11:15PM
    Well done beanie, LittleMissDetermined, laura lau, Makingabobor2, Caeraugirl, KajiKita, ilovetea and Worlds Worst Superhero
  • cathybird
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    edited 17 May 2024 at 1:02PM
    May NSD challenge


    Off to a start = image

    5 days = image

    10 days = image

    15 days = image

    20 days = image

    Target reached = image

    Target beaten = image 


    May targets


    AuntieL 7/15   image  image


    bamboo socks 2/20   image


    beanielou 15/19  image  image  image  image


    blubella 5/12  image  image


    Caeraugirl 9/20   image  image


    cathybird 13/15  image  image  image


    Crazycatlady2 7/18  image  image


    Daywon 11/TF   image  image


    Doris17 5/15   image  image 


    Flying By 7/14   image  image 


    Geriatricmum 5/15  image  image 


    HotDog2020 4/15   image


    ilovetea 12/20   image  image  image


    KajiKita 13/18  image  image  image


    keggie 1/20  image


    laura lau 10/17  imageimageimage


    laurenh 11/20  image  image  image


    leftatthetrafficlights 9/24   image  image


    LittleMissDetermined 12/18   image  image  image 


    madlyn 12  


    Makingabobor2 7/15  image  image 


    Money Choices  


    Mrs Cautious 13/23   image  image  image


    Rupacomp 8/15  image  image


    Saver-upper 4/15 image 


    SecondStar 18


    short bird 11/16  image  image  image 


    Tiangfeng2022 4/10   image 


    Worlds Worst Superhero 16/25   image  image  image  image




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  • cathybird
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    May results updated here :):)
  • beanielou
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  • short_bird
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  • laura_lau
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    another NSD today!
    Debt free journey started 30/08/2023:

    CC1 - 5,151.92 now 5,335.15
    CC3 - 4,166.15 now 5,345.28
    CC4 - 4,625.87 (balance transfer from CC2) now 5,717.24
    Current outstanding: 16,397.67
    Debt free by Jul 2027.

    Challenges:
    NSD Apr 2025 - 7/20
    NST Apr 2025 - 
    #31 1p savings 2025 £32.40/£667.95
    2025 Fashion on the ration - Coupons remaining 43.5/66
  • KajiKita
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    Not today - ordered a metal circular knitting needle as my knitting is catching constantly on the bamboo ones …

    KK
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    - OPs to mortgage = £11,816 Interest saved £5,28 to date
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends January 2030

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  • laura_lau
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    KajiKita said:
    Not today - ordered a metal circular knitting needle as my knitting is catching constantly on the bamboo ones …

    KK
    oooh I know the struggle! I love bamboo needles but I replaced most of them with smooth wooden ones. For things like cotton, mohair and furry stuff I also had to give up and order metal ones (which I find very hard on my hands so I keep them for when it's strictly necessary). Hope you treated yourself to a good pair, while you were at it! My dad used to say, when it comes about tools, clothes and food: if you spend more the first time, you spend less in the long run, and I find it is very true especially for my knitting supplies!
    Debt free journey started 30/08/2023:

    CC1 - 5,151.92 now 5,335.15
    CC3 - 4,166.15 now 5,345.28
    CC4 - 4,625.87 (balance transfer from CC2) now 5,717.24
    Current outstanding: 16,397.67
    Debt free by Jul 2027.

    Challenges:
    NSD Apr 2025 - 7/20
    NST Apr 2025 - 
    #31 1p savings 2025 £32.40/£667.95
    2025 Fashion on the ration - Coupons remaining 43.5/66
  • HotDog2020
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    edited 17 May 2024 at 1:48PM
    Not today or yesterday, my back and neck hurt so I am trying to sort out my home office according to how it should be set up to avoid issues like this, so I have bought a new chair, as the one I use a lot is lower down and I can't raise it so it is not right for long term sitting.

    I have also bought a step and timer for exercise and other bits and bobs to help with posture/ sitting in correct position etc.

    If I am going to make 15 Ns days...I must start NS tomorrow! My groceries arrive tonight and I think I have ordered enought stuff to avoid spending...However tomorrow I am expecting a tradesman to do my radiatior, but since this is planned and I have the cash out I won't include it...therefore tomorrows mission must be a No Spend day!
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