Haven't posted anything for over a year, but I come here often and read and get motivation for saving and spending wisely.
I am doing a five-day no spend challenge this week. It has already saved me money. Everytime I think of something to purchase, I tell myself, "No, remeber your challenge."
It really does help, doesn't it?
Just some random things I have said no to today that have saved me money.
1. A diet coke out of the vending machine. I usually keep my office fridge stocked with canned diet cokes that I purchase on sale at about 30 cents a can as opposed to buying a 20 oz. bottle out of the machine for $1.75. I was out of cans today and thought about getting one out of the machine, but luckily, had to say no, because of my challenge.
2. I like to buy music and put on the Iphone and listen to music while I walk. I thought about buying some today and had to say no, not spending money today.
3. Monday is $5.99 pizza night at Papa John's. You can get a large single topping for $5.99. I like to do this sometimes for a cheap meal on Monday nights. As I was pondering what to have for supper tonight, I thought Pizza! No, can't buy pizza, not spending money today.
So, see these challenges really do help us, don't they.
5-day no spend challenge
October 22nd, 2012 at 08:54 pm
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:20 pm 1350944412
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:20 pm 1350948006
How are you doing on clearing your CC? Is DD now paying for her car insurance? What financial goals are you looking at now?
October 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm 1350995774
October 23rd, 2012 at 02:18 pm 1351001884
My whole life is a challenge right now. So I am starting with baby steps.
October 24th, 2012 at 12:37 am 1351039054
October 24th, 2012 at 07:52 pm 1351108345
Yay!
October 28th, 2012 at 09:45 pm 1351460735
Jerry