10 day no spending challenge....starts now!
By maezee
@maezee (41988)
United States
February 9, 2023 8:27pm CST
Day 1 of 10: 2/9/23
Hi! Hope you all are doing well. I have been a little bit busy between work, work and more work lately it seems. My spending lately has REALLY been out of control and I need to reel it in some. Last time I did a "no spend challenge", it really helped me put things back in perspective and reel-in my spending again.
Since I bought a house, and now spring time is approaching, I've been seeing cute things online or at Target and picking them up, along with different clothes and just all kinds of stuff I don't really need or at least I don't need it all, now, at once.
I also booked 2 vacations and bought an exterior door, which now has me a bit strapped for cash. Urgh! So silly spending.
My rules: no unneccessary spending (that means: shopping, clothes, eating out, drinking out, online purchases, etc).
Yes: groceries (be mindful/as low budget as possible), gas, bills
Yes, one day I will enjoy moderation. Until then, I am on a no-spend challenge for 10 days. Today is day 1! Today has been challenging because I wanted a Starbucks coffee right out the gate, and I wanted a soda while at work from the vending machine. Not doing it! I know I'll be thankful when it's all over.
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@marguicha (223841)
• Chile
10 Feb 23
I´m on a similar challenge. ILast month I could but groceries only once in the month and no clothes. This month I was hoping to do the same but when I arranged my pantry I discovered that I don´t have milk or enough onions. I´ll try to go without them for another week but I will have to use my imagination to have good meals without using them.
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@allknowing (137872)
• India
10 Feb 23
I am more into needs than wants these days as I have indulged in wants to my entire satisfaction
Good luck with your challenge.
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@Deepizzaguy (104231)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Feb 23
I am also on a no spending challenge since I need to spend my money on buying groceries and avoid spending on items that I do not need besides the print cartridges for the printer on a monthly basis.
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@shaggin (72280)
• United States
14 Feb 23
That sounds like a great idea to me! I don’t rarely spend money on anything that’s unnecessary but my husband does. He shops online all the time.
@FourWalls (69085)
• United States
11 Feb 23
I should do that. After my vacation my credit card could use the break. 
Good lucky in your endeavor!!!!!
Good lucky in your endeavor!!!!!
@JudyEv (342225)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Feb 23
Good for you but I'm sure it won't be easy. I'm not really into shopping which is probably a good thing. I must have been once because I have a lot of stuff.
@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
10 Feb 23
I'm glad to hear that you are reeling in your spending. Have a good weekend.
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
13 Feb 23
No buy challenges is not easy. I tried to do a no buy in 2021. By end of the year I was feeling so deprived the shopping malls was like a child's candy store LOL. I'm more focused now on reducing food costs by cooking, and eating leftovers.
But yea that is a good way to saev money. Good luck.
