and some bits in primark this month.) let’s get back on it in June! xDon’t beat yourself up. This past year has been tough on everyone missing out on opportunities too see people like this. Write it off and start againOk. I am failing miserably. Ive been out 3 Times this week 1 seeing a friend on bank holiday at the seaside. 1 time on a date (luckily he paid) but still train fare into London etc then went back into London to see another friend today. Ended up spending 45 in a restaurant and I’m still hungry, train fare not even included so I spent about £60 being out side of my house. Today alone
and trying to make it a “low spend” rather than no spend I think.
Honestly? I don’t think I want to that badly
I have plenty of no spend days, the regimented striving towards them though would have me acting like a rebellious teenager 
Dont beat yourself up, i set my rules to include experiences, like to me theres no joy in sitting alone in my house so i dont include commuting to see people (i drive so its petrol) but where i can i just do a packed lunch/snacks….dnt think thatd work on a date thoOk. I am failing miserably. Ive been out 3 Times this week 1 seeing a friend on bank holiday at the seaside. 1 time on a date (luckily he paid) but still train fare into London etc then went back into London to see another friend today. Ended up spending 45 in a restaurant and I’m still hungry
. My rules are no non essentials or beauty treatments i can do myself and no extra make up and skin care only replacements, and no clothes or shoes (I definitely have more than enough)
Good luck everyone!For everyone who is doing the 15th to the 15th no spend month, it's day3! let's do this
I'd like to give it a go for the month of October, probably take it week by week.I thought I would post to reopen this thread. I’m going to try and embark on a no spend month (ideally would love a year, but have to be realistic). Has anyone managed to achieve it? Any tips would be helpful
Just realise how this sounds. Only on day 7I'm doing ok so far. All i've spent is £30 on petrol.
Needed a new hair dryer cos my old one just died, and bought it on husbands prime account
Need to go out tomorrow for stuff for the pets and some bread and some other bits. Will be a challenge not picking up bits I don't really need in home bargains!
Need to plan out my teas for this week cos I'm on twilight's and I'm always bad for popping into Aldi on my way in for treats.
I think that’s the best approach!I think if it’s an essential then that’s fine, it’s more absent minded spending on things you don’t need - like takeaways () or popping into a shop to get a sandwich or something. I wouldn’t beat myself up about buying cat food, for example, because it’s essential. I’ve made a list of essentials and non-essentials and as long as there’s no or little spending in the non-essential department then I’m doing alright. Hope that helps somebody.
Good. Not bought any unnecessary stuff from Amazon! No takeaways and refusing to go food shopping until we actually have no food
Don't know about anyone else but we say we NEED to go shopping when we actually have stuff in to make meals! 
I used to be like this, then I gradually had a word with myself and worked on making me happier instead of relying on things to give me happiness. I used to treat myself everytime I had a bad day, or an argument with a particular family member etc. I’m not saying it’s the same for you, but maybe think about what triggers you to need the treats?
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.
