No Spend October Challenge, sorry September

[Skiddidlydaddle]

Well, I did well in September until the 17th. Then spent as normal. Whhyyy?? I must do better this month. Sadly, I have had an unexpected expense as I walked into a wardrobe in the dark, my glasses flew off and one of the arms smashed off. Any glasses wearers with a strong script will know the expense I am experiencing with regard to new lenses and glasses.

Good luck to everyone as usual! It should be so simple to not buy stuff but it's not..

Even though I created this thread, I have to admit- I kinda have failed
I met up with a friend I’ve not seen in 7 months and treated myself to lunch, some make up and a couple of food items for future dinners/lunches/cupboard and then booked myself a dental hygienist appointment (But it felt so good for my MH and Wellbeing to be out the house) so I may just try again tomorrow

Apart from the makeup this all sounds fine! We've all got to eat, have healthy gums and teeth and see friends!

 

[Web30]

I’m defo joining in on this I’m so so bad with money! I’m an emotional spender too and will just blow £20/£30 randomly to make myself feel better for a few moments then regret and guilt come after thinking I didn’t even need it! Think I’m going to be low spending till jan! Xx

A good trick I sometimes do to myself is pretend I genuinely haven’t got the money as if I’m trying to just survive and make ends meet! Literally pretend to not have extra money and just set myself a budget and pretend that’s it! X

Although I haven’t really got the money anyway it all goes on my overdraft I’m an idiot

I do this. Move so much in to a separate account so my card account is super low.

 

[chocolate choux]

Well, I did well in September until the 17th. Then spent as normal. Whhyyy?? I must do better this month. Sadly, I have had an unexpected expense as I walked into a wardrobe in the dark, my glasses flew off and one of the arms smashed off. Any glasses wearers with a strong script will know the expense I am experiencing with regard to new lenses and glasses.

Good luck to everyone as usual! It should be so simple to not buy stuff but it's not..

Ah I feel your pain about the glasses, strongish script here too and need new ones. I’d say being able to see is an essential though, no argument there!

Accountability:
Day 4: HUGE FAIL I spent more than I would normally do even on a shopping spree! The weather has very suddenly changed here and I literally went from wearing a sundress one day to shivering in a jumper the next. I’d read about Uniqlo Heatteach clothes recently and browsed the website, saw they had some things I liked in my size (they tend to go out of stock really fast) and ! Hoping it’s worth the money at least

Day 5 - passed!

Takeaway coffee is my vice but I’ve found I don’t miss it much. I think the reliance is a psychological thing

 

[Skiddidlydaddle]

Ah I feel your pain about the glasses, strongish script here too and need new ones. I’d say being able to see is an essential though, no argument there!

Accountability:
Day 4: HUGE FAIL I spent more than I would normally do even on a shopping spree! The weather has very suddenly changed here and I literally went from wearing a sundress one day to shivering in a jumper the next. I’d read about Uniqlo Heatteach clothes recently and browsed the website, saw they had some things I liked in my size (they tend to go out of stock really fast) and ! Hoping it’s worth the money at least

Day 5 - passed!

Takeaway coffee is my vice but I’ve found I don’t miss it much. I think the reliance is a psychological thing

Can you use a keep cup type thing and make your own nice coffee to take with you? Or is it the whole coffee shop treat process you love? I guess that would be a harder habit to break.

 

[chocolate choux]

Can you use a keep cup type thing and make your own nice coffee to take with you? Or is it the whole coffee shop treat process you love? I guess that would be a harder habit to break.

Yes I’ve realised it’s more the process than the actual coffee, and so far I’ve resisted. Will try the nice coffee in a keep cup idea if I’m feeling weak though!

 

[Trixabellee9393]

October is going well, so far I only have three transactions on my bank although I had to renew my car insurance and had a £20 fee as I changed providers but mindset is going good any one got any frugal money saving tips!!?? Xx

 

[JNRS90]

I forgot all about this after the financial tit show that was September! I’ve already had my hair cut (but it hadn’t been done since February) and bought a bra so I’m not doing great!

 

[prinnygrace]

I was doing pretty well, only bought Christmas presents and birthday presents which I was letting myself do as they weren’t for me.... then I got an email with 60% off isawitfirst.... my challenge ended

 

[Skiddidlydaddle]

I'm doing alright. Plodding on.... Mostly no spend days happening.

 

[WilmaHun]

I'd love to participate in this but we have a Greggs 2 doors down from our office which I have to walk past every day and I have no will power

 

[JNRS90]

I’ve been RUBBISH. eBay frenzy! I have bought some Christmas presents though...

 

[realhousewivewannabe]

Ok so in hindsight, I did well some days, other days I failed (as in I completely didn’t even remember I was doing this challenge anymore). It’s now 30th October and I think I’ll try again in 2021

 

[coconochanel]

Mine has been a complete fail but that is because I've been buying Christmas presents/food incase we go into full lockdown.

 

[rainbowlemon]

I spent £95.90 on just food last month- up from my usual <£85. Too much chocolate mainly oops.

Also £29.99+ £8+ £25 for jeans, underwear & a jumper for my youngest sister and one therapy session for her.

 

[Whaaaaat]

I have to buy stuff.

My daily present arriving to the door is the only thing that gets me through lockdown.

 

[rainbowlemon]

I have to buy stuff.

My daily present arriving to the door is the only thing that gets me through lockdown.

What kind of stuff have you been buying?

 

[Whaaaaat]

What kind of stuff have you been buying?

Anything

Clothes, hair stuff, house stuff, stuff for the dog, Christmas decorations, toys for my son.

My husband has given up questioning it

 

[realhousewivewannabe]

Hi all, is there a thread for March? I fell off and failed but I’m doing really well this month! X