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No Spend Days for March

March 3rd, 2015 at 03:51 pm

I have seen a lot of people doing the No Spend {Month} and always think to myself, Pff… I don’t need to do that! Well, this month I have had a change of heart. I don’t plan to have a complete month of no spending, but I want to limit the days that I do spend. No spend to me does not include our groceries, fuel, and bills. What is in our budget and will count is our entertainment, if we eat out as a family, and my spend money.

I’m doing this because I suddenly realized that I don’t think I have had a day yet this year that I haven’t spent money – unless I don’t leave the house! That is RIDICULOUS!!!! So, it’s definitely time for a change. I eat out for lunch – a LOT, like way too much! Taking food to work with me, whether it be a quick sandwich or leftovers, will help me watch what I’m eating. I’m also hoping that it will keep me from becoming desperate for money in the last ten days of the month.

Sunday was a no spend day for me. Hubby went to the store and bought all of our groceries and then my getting out for the day was taking a walk as a family (including our two dogs). Yesterday (Monday) I had to work and that’s usually when I cave and go get something for lunch. I made it through the day yesterday without even buying anything to drink! Drank water all day!

If figure I’m off to a good start, so I might as well continue with it! My goal is to have 15 no spend days… and I’ve already had two! I usually like to go buy a soda and drink about half of it. That will probably be something I fight myself on this month, but we’ll see!

Hope you all have a fabulous March!

Posted in Budgeting, Personal Finance, Saving Money | 4 Comments »

4 Responses to “No Spend Days for March”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
    March 3rd, 2015 at 04:18 pm 1425399504
    1425399504

    I always think these challenges are worth the try. They may help or you find they are unrealistic, however if you are eating out lunch so often, it likely will help curb that spending if you can be strong. Good luck!!

  2. scottish girl Says:
    March 3rd, 2015 at 04:44 pm 1425401087
    1425401087

    Good idea!

  3. rob62521 Says:
    March 3rd, 2015 at 09:07 pm 1425416833
    1425416833

    You may not be able to do a month, but you could aim for a couple of days of no spending and see how that goes.

  4. Nebraska girl Says:
    March 3rd, 2015 at 09:25 pm 1425417931
    1425417931

    That will be the goal for this month. I am going to see if I can make it 15 days without spending any money! I'm 2 for 2 so far, so we will see if I can do it! Smile

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