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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Wed 02 Apr 2008, 9:29 am

The lunch before the basketball game is going to be $20.00.
I bought a coupon from restaurant.com 1/2 mile away from the arena.

This way, we get our exercise AND a cheap day.
The tickets were free from a vendor (and a parking pass was provided).

A date for two to a basketball game with lunch, 2nd row seats, and free parking: $20. Not bad in my opinion.

~M
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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Wed 02 Apr 2008, 3:34 pm

Very good deal M- I hope you both have an enjoyable time
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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Wed 02 Apr 2008, 5:36 pm

I'd really like to try this on alternate months which means every other month I'd have to be well organized and prepared, this would involve making purchases for projects or gifts in advance Rolling Eyes

Isn't it funny how you feel the urge to buy when you know you can't Twisted Evil

WILL-POWER...WILL-POWER...WILL-POWER....

If I can do this maybe I can cut down on chocolate.....NOOOOOO!!!!!

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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Wed 02 Apr 2008, 6:05 pm

I've decided for this to work, I shall have to remove ALL temptation and for this month will have to ban myself from ebay and another discount online store I frequent Rolling Eyes

Wish me luck, I need it Razz

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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Wed 02 Apr 2008, 6:41 pm

Day 2 - no spending.

I talked to Todd about it tonight at dinner (it's the first chance I've talked to him in 3 days, he's been at the Akron house). I asked him if he wanted to come on board with us. He said, "Honey, I dont spend on anything anyways. The only thing I spend on is beer & chew." Which is true. He can buy 6 cans of chew (he buys the cheapest stuff) and it will last him the entire month ($8/month habbit). And beer... he knows I dont like when he drinks, so he limits it to about a 24 pack a month ($12.99/month). He gets a $20 allowance every week...and all he spends is $20/month. :-)
I guess he's right.

I never keep my allowance in cash, so I always ask him to get this at the store when he's there, or fill up the water jug, etc. I think I spend more of his allowance than he does!!! scratch

~M
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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Thu 03 Apr 2008, 3:59 pm

Well,,today is April 3rd...3 days into the no spend,,and I am proud to say..I havent spent a dime!Which is good for me,,now this weekend we are having 3 grandkids here,,I am planning on things to do with out buying things.So far I have planned to make home made dog treats(they did this once before and loved it,,as did the dog!) also going to make home made pizzas Fri night,,going to let them have their own each ,,(a little personal pizza).And if the weather is going to stay good as the tv is predicitng,,then a picnic at a park and feed the ducks.Still thinking of more to do to keep them happy,,but thats a start for now.I need to be prepared like this each time they come over to save either way!

Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Thu 03 Apr 2008, 6:43 pm

I spent today on sale grocery items (less than $10) and gasoline for the car.

I bought something today that is NOT a necessity, but I couldnt help myself. I bought more seeds for the garden. I had to.
Well....it wasnt life or death, but the auctions were staring me right in the eyes. I spent $9.15 (shipping included) on 9 different flower & vegetable seeds. One of the flower seeds I purchased is an edible flower! I am interested to see what they are like. :-) The main reason I bought them is because they're beautiful.

~M
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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Thu 03 Apr 2008, 8:13 pm

It will be interesting to see if any of us actually last out this month...lol.
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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Fri 04 Apr 2008, 6:11 am

I really messed up already as I should have prepared before. If this is done again I will be better prepared!
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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Fri 04 Apr 2008, 6:16 am

I took dh out to dinner for his birthday last night. We are going to Nashville for the weekend so I can almost guarantee we will spend unnecessarily. Not off to a good start.
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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Fri 04 Apr 2008, 6:39 am

I still think that if I can do it for one full week or even two full weeks of the month, it's better than not doing it at all.

I think the key is that we are all aware of what we are spending on. We can differentiate from wants & needs. Not many people even THINK about their purchases.

~M
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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Fri 04 Apr 2008, 4:20 pm

Maybe we should postpone it and start fresh next month so we can be better prepared! Which would mean buying any craft or gifts early before the 'no unnecessary spend' month began. Smile

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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Fri 04 Apr 2008, 6:29 pm

Whatever suits each persons needs will work best for them,,,not buying anything new for any amount of time will do the landfills and the budgets a whole lotta good!

I am on day 4 of nothing yet,,,have a mental list of what I am gonna buy next month though! LOL

Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Fri 04 Apr 2008, 6:48 pm

Donna, you are doing great.
Those are really cute Santa & Mrs. Clause.
How did you make them?

Today I did not spend. 3/4 days I did not spend.
But...tomorrow I will be spending on groceries and lunch.

~M
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Subject: Re: Wanna try it with me?? Fri 04 Apr 2008, 8:44 pm

Thanks M,,they are just small flower pots glue from one end to another and then painted.So far we have been pinching pennies so tightly lately its almost have to do it either way! LOL