Joyous January's No-Spend Days Challenge!

CrazyBee787

Cassingtonbear said:

27th is a NSD for me. 7/15 now. This was my first month doing it and it has been hard not to spend on little things. But doing this challenge has influenced some of my choices and helped me save a bit of money. So I consider that a win. For example, we were out at a new outlet mall that has opened up near us today. We didn't buy clothes or anything(great), but we also sat down in a Starbucks there and would normally have ordered coffee, sandwiches and cakes. However, we sat down, had a look at what they had and decided actually we have better stuff at home. I'm pleased my wife actually said that, because it means my personal reduction in spending efforts are having an influence on her spending behaviour and thoughts. So we went straight back home without spending anything and I cooked burgers and we had cakes from our fridge.

February target: I will reduce my target to 10 NSD.

If you wanted you could change the rules so you find it a bit easier going and more motivating, like exclude essentials, or make sure you shop for everything in one day, so you don't end up buying groceries all through the week. Have a budget of spending money and only if you go over record it as a spending day, this way you have a bit of leeway and a goal to reach. But I undertsand you wanting true No spend days, but honestly you'll have more of them if you go easier on your self, just an idea. Well done for the improvements you have made, 7 true no spend days is still good when you haven't done it before.

beanielou

One today. 

Tjh1412

Think I will go for 15 again in February please. Small spend day for me today, have spent to download an app to get me through my theory test (hopefully) but aiming to finish January strong with no spends rest of week. Feb however I know I need to spend for things like insurance and solicitors fees for new house purchase so 15 should be achievable 

LittleMissDetermined

Hi, another 2 for me for yesterday and today please
LMD x

cuddlymarm

Good morning 
Not a NSD for me today as my food shop is arriving this afternoon.
I’d like to aim for 15 NSDs for February please
Thanks and good luck for next month guys
Cuddles

Thriftymissus

I’m on day 21 of my 22 day target today. I’ve spent a grand total of £13 on groceries this month, which is a bit mind-boggling to me. I don’t count spends on petrol or buses. 

I think it’s an easier challenge for me as I don’t have pets or growing children to clothe, entertain, and feed — my girls are both grown up and living with partners, working away. I’ve eaten out twice this month though, once at an eye-wateringly expensive central London restaurant, won’t be doing that again in a while!! 

I’m wondering if I can smash my target but am tempted to try the TooGoodToGo app again maybe later this week. I got £25 of food for a fiver. 

I think February could be harder, but will see! I’d like to stick to a target of 22 days please. Thank you @cathybird 💐

laurenh1

One for today please CB. Please can I go for 18 for Feb xx

short_bird

Day 16 today, Monday.

SecondStar

Up to 17 NSDs

cathybird

January 2025 NSD challenge

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January targets

AuntieL 23/20               

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bamboo socks 2/10 

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beanielou 27/19               

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BestnamesRgone 15 

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bloomfelt 8/10   

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Bluefeathers32 10 

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Caeraugirl 19/20         

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Cassingtonbear 7/15     

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cathybird 17/15             

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Combenew 10 

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craftingmad 2/16 

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Crazybee787 19/19           

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cuddlymarm 18/15             

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Diane1276 10 

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Dizzycap 24/27           

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Doris17 17/15             

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felicityBD15 2/10 

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Flick85 3/10 

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Frugalontoast 8/15   

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Honeysucklelou2 4/10 

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Jay1 2 14/10           

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KajiKita 22/20               

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Lanky larry 9/20     

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laura lau 17/18         

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laurenh1 22/20               

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lilian1977 5/20    

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LittleMissDetermined 15/16         

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Louise600 8/10   

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Makingabobor2 11/15       

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Money Choices 9/10   

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Nexgenn 6/10   

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Nintud 2/8 

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Optimistic Saver 17/20         

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Pauper1 16/20         

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peacocking 18/25         

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QueenJess 16/15             

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Rupacomp  

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Sausageroll14 5/20   

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Saver-upper 12/15     

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SecondStar 17/15         

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SerenitySeven 10 

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short bird 16/18          

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Thriftymissus 21/22            

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Tjh1412 18/15             

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try harder 15 

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tryingmybesthonest 22 

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