starlet

be thrifty and save (read all 4 entries…)
Last of my spending.. 21 months ago

I have to pay off all my lay-bys.. (clothes of course) ...after that i am not allowing myself to do any more unnecessary spending! I MUST save all my money for our overseas holiday.

I was very proud of myself for resisting buying myself lunch and milkshakes and snacks from the uni cafe yesterday. Instead i went home to eat. Im trying so hard to cut down on my food spending. Its such a waste when i have plenty of good food at home! =)

Apr 07, 2008, 04:32PM PDT | 1 cheer


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emergingC meeting people where THEY'RE at

try a "no spending spree"

If you’re having trouble saving. Try a “no spending spree.” Pick a couple days in a row and buy NOTHING. I did it and it was worthwhile. They way there is no wiggle room (“oh just one more night out…”) etc.

You’d be surprised how you find other ways to focus you time and if you have a “no spending at all” scheme in mind, when someone invites you to do something you can have this notion right at hand to respond with, “I’m on a NO spending spree until Friday.”

Good Luck!

Apr 19, 2008, 07:26PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

starlet

Thanks!

Thanks for the great suggestion!
I might try that one. Perhaps i can start with a few days.. then next time ill stretch to a week.

Thanks again!

Apr 20, 2008, 04:53AM PDT | Respond to this


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