Simple Challenge #1: Don’t Spend Any Money Today
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Don’t Spend Any Money Today
That is my challenge for you on this fine October day. This one will be easy for some and monstrous for others. One day of saved money can go a long way. Don’t give in to the temptations! The season may be fall, but we will not fall! Good luck on your simple challenge for the day!
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I have already spent money today but I will take your challenge tomorrow. My lunch is already set aside and I have plenty of gas. Does giving the kids lunch money count?
Dave Jones, CPAs last blog post..Be an Optimist!
I purchased gas this morning, and paid a lady at work for a fundraiser her child was participating in. Otherwise, nothing today. I’ll join Dave and do it tomorrow…
Lances last blog post..Life’s A Balancing Act
Yesterday I only purchased a roll of brown paper (for my sister!) and a bag of bread rolls (less than 5 dollars in total). Today it will be very easy to not buy anything as I’m not going out - I’m on study vacation!
I probably won’t be buying anything until the weekend, actually.
This is how I view it: Is it a need or a want? If it’s more of a want, then it can absolutely wait.
How about Yes or a No?
Say yes to what’s important & makes you happy and No if it’s not adding any value to your life whatsoever.
Oh, and I didn’t spend any money today.
Thanks,
Julia
Julias last blog post..Blog Action Day 2008: Helping Out Somehow
Definitely ….. I wrote a post about how we should resist the temptation to buy…
I haven’t spent anything for today yet… lets see.. might have to buy some food in the evening.
Shamelle - TheEnhanceLifes last blog post..People-Pleasing: The Price Of Being Too Nice And What To Do About It
Ha, I work out of a coffee shop so this one is a little difficult for me unless I want to hang at home with the cat.
Still, I regard a few cups of coffee (decaf with no milk or sugar of course!) as a reasonable price for “office” rent!
Robs last blog post..The 7 Sins of Rapid Weight Loss
hmm…well i only spent $8 (with tip money, which i dont usually get) for lunch. and that’s a really good day for me. i’d like to try not spending any money for a whole week. at least not directly..because you could consider the fact that i paid for rent for the whole month of october already which would mean that that money would distribute out on a daily basis, for example. i suppose it would just start out with a day of spending a lot of money though–like putting gas in the car, buying a bunch of groceries, etc. anything that would get me through the whole week. is that a sign that i need to simplify my life?
I became stay home mom a few months ago. To add to that I am working on a startup now. I am proud to say I have been spending mostly on necessities. I figure we will have to continue to do that for the next year. So I really have not bought anything besides groceries and gas in a while ….
I am learning all new ways to save
Mayas last blog post..Born Into Poverty : Blog Action Day 2008
It is a tough challenge! I am glad you are all doing so well with it
It’s pretty sad, but I actually have a harder time spending money than not spending money. I could use more of a balance…
Sara at On Simplicitys last blog post..Weekly Links: Stinky Couch Edition
I love a bold request like this. It is shocking how hard it can be not to spend for one day.
It really allows you to see how your life is attached to a debit card.
I really like this activity and think it would be great to create a habit where one day a week i will not spend anything. It causes me to be creative and be “awake” in my life.
Michael Monizs last blog post..Invisible Girl