No spend month

[TheNiceBeardMan]

I have tried but I end up forgetting! Think I will try a no spend May.Bit then maybe not as I get my student finance then and have a Trafford Centre shopping trip planned suppose I could set a budget for the trip, then the rest no spend x

 

[disneys]

I survived the shops yesterday ! didn’t buy anything for myself apart from a coffee and a cookie at starbucks !

 

[realhousewivewannabe]

I survived the shops yesterday ! didn’t buy anything for myself apart from a coffee and a cookie at starbucks !

This is fab well done! I hope I can do it tomorrow too. My aims to return not buy

 

[Magee]

Does anyone know of any good sites to sell on books? This thread has inspired me to declutter and make a bit of money where I can. I’ve tried zapper but their return isn’t great

I did this years ago on music magpie, I got about £50 for books, CDs DVDs. Per item it wasn’t much but together it was a nice amount! It’s easy too, you download an app and scan the barcode on the item, it automatically uploads the details and gives you an instant price. They send you a box free post delivery to send off, was pretty easy.

I’ve not been great this month, first 9 days I didn’t spend a penny then slowly but surely here and there with life getting back to normal I’ve slipped in to buying unnecessarily. I’m not going to punish myself for it, waited months to see people so I’m going to enjoy the coffee with friends etc.

Next month I am going away for a week so I might do a no spend month except the week away to keep me focused. What I’m really bad at is, just because I have an excuse like a week away or someone’s birthday, the rest of the month is a write off! I need to change that mentality. One spendy week doesn’t allow me to nip in B&M or browse H&M for stuff I don’t need!

 

[Saddlesoap]

Oh hell. I need to do this. I have started getting things delivered to work so my husband stops asking me what I've ordered now

 

[realhousewivewannabe]

Oh hell. I need to do this. I have started getting things delivered to work so my husband stops asking me what I've ordered now

 

[realhousewivewannabe]

I went to primark last night for basics (essentials - like a pack of underwear, cotton wool wipes, basic black T-shirt and vest ) but I felt so guilty. Didn’t do a crazy amount of damage so compared to my last trip there January 2020 when I spent an eye watering £150 -200 this is growth

 

[rememberwayne]

I’m about to try again and embark on a complete no spend month for the entire April 2021.

has anyone completed a no spend or low spend month, week, or even year?

I’m banning myself on buying cleaning products, food (using up all pantry, cupboard items until they’re gone and the freezer), clothing and beauty items.

How did you get on?

 

[Incognito_burrito]

This is a brilliant idea. You’ve all inspired me. I can’t do a full month in May as I have lots of plans so I’m going to try to do a week. I know it’s not a lot but I waste money every day on crap I don’t need. If I can do a week I’m sure it will spur me on.

 

[hypoharpy]

My Amazon /eBay habit needs curbing.If I like something I put it in the wish list and can pick 1 item at the end of the month. It's working so far. When I go to Primark I'm going to start doing a list instead of buying randomly.

 

[Falafel_Falafel]

Still no takeaways for us. Almost 3 months and we're not even bothered now
I have how ever bought 4 Christmas gifts this month but they were crazy bargains!

 

[realhousewivewannabe]

How did you get on?

I’ve done really well so far thank you! I’ve allowed things like petrol food (although limited eating mainly what’s at home) I did do a primark shop but it was mainly basics. I went into TKMaxx the other day and simply went in and returned my things no looking around and didn’t buy anything! I will be ending mine this Friday as I started a bit earlier (March payday). I’ve realised I spend a lot money filling voids or emotions. Will keep certain aspects such as really asking myself if I need things/ clothes. are you trying it?

 

[Magee]

I’ve done really well so far thank you! I’ve allowed things like petrol food (although limited eating mainly what’s at home) I did do a primark shop but it was mainly basics. I went into TKMaxx the other day and simply went in and returned my things no looking around and didn’t buy anything! I will be ending mine this Friday as I started a bit earlier (March payday). I’ve realised I spend a lot money filling voids or emotions. Will keep certain aspects such as really asking myself if I need things/ clothes. are you trying it?

So good, well done! I love carrying over certain aspects like questioning myself before buying or using up stuff, it’s all beneficial to my purse

 

[rememberwayne]

I’ve done really well so far thank you! I’ve allowed things like petrol food (although limited eating mainly what’s at home) I did do a primark shop but it was mainly basics. I went into TKMaxx the other day and simply went in and returned my things no looking around and didn’t buy anything! I will be ending mine this Friday as I started a bit earlier (March payday). I’ve realised I spend a lot money filling voids or emotions. Will keep certain aspects such as really asking myself if I need things/ clothes. are you trying it?

That is really good. Yes I am going to try it in May, see how much I save.

 

[Falafel_Falafel]

It's my son's 17th birthday, last night he asked for an Indian Takeaway for his birthday tea I was going to cook. Devastated I am breaking my no takeaway rule!

 

[Keet]

I was a bit naughty and bought 2 reduced frames when doing my Tesco shop for £6. In the process of some decorating and not quite at the “dressing stage though”.
I’ve stuck to bringing lunch to work and continuing to use up food from the cupboards.

 

[Millyve]

Im gonna do this for may, luckily I paid off two loans for the month of April so will be putting that money straight into savings for may onwards Along with not buying stuff for the sake of it.

 

[disneys]

Update : so I’m doing well but not perfect

last weekend my husband and I had a Pizza Hut takeaway which he technically did pay for , but was still a treat that was an unnecessary spend as we did have food in the house

we’ve been out to eat twice but the first time my in laws treated us so really only once we had to pay which isn’t too bad I guess

the only thing I’ve bought is a tupperware from Tesco (I know , wild!!)

I haven’t bought any clothes , any make up , any takeaway coffees .. so even though I haven’t been perfect , I have been pretty good !

 

[Keet]

Who else is trying again this month? I forgot my lunch on Tuesday and bought a meal deal going to try to bring lunch for the rest of the month though.

 

[Eureka]

April was a write off for me so I'm starting over. So far besides bills and food I haven't spent anything which is great for me. My food bill is down as well as I'm trying to waste money on treats I don't need. Hoping I can continue and save a bit over the month.