Joyful July's No-Spend Days Challenge!

cathybird

Kicking off the month with NSD 1.

CrazyBee787

QueenJess said:

I usually don't count necessities as a spend day like food or medicine unless I am frivolously buying.  Today I bought myself what is effectively a car booster seat for adults as I am too short to sit comfortably in DH's car.  When we go on slightly longer drives (or holiday) in his car, it really hurts my back as the lumber support digs into my middle back and forces me to continually arch.  I often sit on a coat or a blanket, which is a bit hit and miss.  Given we are driving 4 hours to holiday, I decided to fork out on a comfy seat for myself so I can be backache free.

Not planning on any other purchases, so do I count this as a NSD?  Need a quick show of hands

If it was me I would say keep it as a spend day because if every time we say we spent on things we needed we may have 31 no spend days in July! For example I need a bathroom cabinet, yet I would put this as spend day as I did! This makes you more thoughful of the days you spend and what you spend on, in my view. However I am not the be all and end all judge and others may feel differently. Also the fact that it has a medical need may well be classed as a medical essential in which case potentially you could count as No spend. I think @cathybird will have the last say.

CrazyBee787

cathybird said:

Kicking off the month with NSD 1.

Yay well done cathybird me too for No spend day Numero uno!!XX

VickyA_2

Well, I'm off to a flying start: No spend day for me today.  This is huge as I'm working part time (as of yesterday!), so I'm really having to be even more careful with my spending.

KajiKita

NSD here 😊

KK

Thriftymissus

NSD for me today 👍

Dizzycap

QueenJess said:

I usually don't count necessities as a spend day like food or medicine unless I am frivolously buying.  Today I bought myself what is effectively a car booster seat for adults as I am too short to sit comfortably in DH's car.  When we go on slightly longer drives (or holiday) in his car, it really hurts my back as the lumber support digs into my middle back and forces me to continually arch.  I often sit on a coat or a blanket, which is a bit hit and miss.  Given we are driving 4 hours to holiday, I decided to fork out on a comfy seat for myself so I can be backache free.

Not planning on any other purchases, so do I count this as a NSD?  Need a quick show of hands

I would say yes, as it's a physical necessity to remain healthy & sane long term when travelling, unlike a one time new dress to look/feel good!   

cathybird

July 2025 NSD challenge

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July targets

AuntieL 18 

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BadBookkeeper 15 

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beanielou 1/19   

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BridgetTheCat 8 

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Caeraugirl 10 

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Changeyourlife25 10 

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cathybird 1/15   

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Crazybee787 1/19   

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Crazycatlady2 15 

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cuddlymarm 15 

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CynicalPinnacle 10 

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Dizzycap 2/20   

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Doris17 1/15   

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InDebtEnby 12 

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IRunFar 10 

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Jay1 2 1/14   

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KajiKita 1/15   

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laurenh1 1/18   

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library0602 10 

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LittleMissDetermined 15 

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Money Choices 12 

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Optimistic Saver 18 

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Pinkpieuni 10 

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QueenJess 1/15   

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short bird 18  

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thepurplepixie 15  

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Thriftymissus 1/TF    

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VickyA 2 1/10    

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Dizzycap

Declaring a NSD 2/20 Wednesday   

I just have to laugh at the first emoji: Whilst I think it's a white flag being waved my humour goes for a piece of white underware!  Obviously, we are all off to a flying start 

Wishing everyone a Wonderful NSD Wednesday 

Jay1_2

Thank you for including me for another month. I am going to be so much better at updating this month.

Yes 14 No Spending Days. Except for medical stuff and direct debits, I won't count those as spending. I do count buying food (a big reason for doing this is to stop me buying sandwiches when I'm at work) but I will be keeping two totals this month because I'm curious about how often I buy food.

But on the 1st I didn't buy anything. So 1 NSD and 1 NSonfoodD too. 🥳