$eptember No Buy-All Are Welcome!

[lougoofy]

and $2.71 dgmarket stuff to eat at work

9/03/10: $1.06 snacker from KFC, $1.50 bus fare, $12? (I think that's right) spent at WorldFest (all food and drink)

 

[ilovepete]

Goal: 15 no spend days, so far 1/15

Sept 1: $64.30 (Eating Out - $36.23, Target - $28.07)
Sept 2: $220 (Groceries - $157, Gas - $38, Disney Store - $25)
Sept 3: $0 YAY!

 

[thebeesknees]

My goals for this month: 12 no-buy days this month. I know I will have to get gas more often, because I'll be driving the kids to and from school every day (44 miles total), after homeschooling them for 2 years.

9/1 $0
9/2 $16 Walmart
9/3 $0

2 of 12 no buy days so far.

 

[Priorityonecb]

Sept 1 - $5.01 Arby's, $100 3 Christmas presents
Sept 2- 0 day
Sept 3- $15 Celebratory dinner and ice cream cake! Dd make jazz band!
Sept 4-
Sept 5-
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Sept 23 Gulf of Mexico!
Sept 24 Busch Gardens!
Sept 25 Aquatica!
Sept 26 Down Day!
Sept 27 Harry Potter at US!
Sept 28 Epcot!
Sept 29 Home.
Sept 30

 

[Debbie]

September 3:

Eating out - $0/$35

Gas - $162/$200

Groceries - $495/$500

School supplies - $45/$45

School shoes - $150/$150

Christmas gifts - $100/$100

$0 days- 2/10 . . . . . . . 20%

BUT, I have to add a television set. We've been using DS's 32" in the bedroom, and I forgot that he is moving his stuff tomorrow. I could go back to the old one-13"? 15"? 17"? Don't remember, but it is definitely NOT the 32" that I have fallen in love with. (also not flat screen, LCD, or HD)

 

[Virgderon]

Very good grocery run. Spent $46 saved $30. Got another large commission check, so I am allowing myself $100 more on my discretionary spending. We have been so tight on money for so long, and I really need gym shoes and a pair of jeans- I have one pair of jeans and fall is coming !

Running Total: Spent $77
$1000 budget...$923 left
$0 Days: 1
Goal is 8 or more!
coupon/sale savings : 10

Groceries budget- $250-16-46= 188

September 1 : 0
September 2: 31 (16 groceries, 15 misc)
September 3: 46 (groceries)

 

[reginaastralis]

Sept 1: $4 for lunch
Sept 2: $24 for gas
Sept 3: $0!


15 No Spend Days
Groceries: $275
Clothes: $100
Home: $100
Entertainment: $100
Gas: $24/$160
Misc. $4/$50

 

[ronnmel]

No Buy Days : 3/10
Gas : (max 75$)
Groceries : (max 250$)
Eating out (and snacks) : (max 150$)
Non-necessities : (max 250$)

9/01 : 0$
9/02 : 0$
9/03 : 0$

 

[Cindy-rella]

I am a little late starting, but I'm here! I want 12 for the month!

9/1 - $0
9/2 - Clothes purchase
9/3 - Groceries $101
9/4 - $0

Goal:

11 No Buys - 1/11
Groceries - $101/$440

 

[Virgderon]

Had my toes and my eyebrows done today. I've spent a little more on myself than I usually do the last couple weeks, but that is because I waited too long to do all this maintenance.

Running Total: Spent $111
$1000 budget...$889 left
$0 Days: 1
Goal is 8 or more!
coupon/sale savings : 40

Groceries budget- $250-16-46= 188

September 1 : 0
September 2: 31 ( 16 groceries, 15 misc)
September 3: 46 (groceries)
September 4: 34 (pedicure/eyebrows)

 

[lougoofy]

9/03/10: $1.06 snacker from KFC, $1.50 bus fare, $12? (I think that's right) spent at WorldFest (all food and drink)

9/04/10: $3.50 laundry, $4.02 McD's Breakfast, $3 yard sale (sheet set), $1.10 2 stamps and $14.88 dgmarket for household, snacks and food

 

[ilovepete]

Goal: 15 no spend days, so far 1/15

Sept 1: $64.30 (Eating Out - $36.23, Target - $28.07)
Sept 2: $220 (Groceries - $157, Gas - $38, Disney Store - $25)
Sept 3: $0 YAY!
Sept 4: $230 ($10 Farmer's Market, $44 Target, $137 Costco, $40 Carrabba's)
Sept 5: should be $0!

Total for month: $514.30

 

[ronnmel]

I'm off to a great start!!

No Buy Days : 4/10
Gas : (max 75$)
Groceries : (max 250$)
Eating out (and snacks) : (max 150$)
Non-necessities : (max 250$)

9/01 : 0$
9/02 : 0$
9/03 : 0$
9/04 : 0$

 

[Debbie]

September 4:

Eating out - $0/$35
Gas - $162/$200
Groceries - $307/$500
School supplies - $45/$45
School shoes - $150/$150
Christmas gifts - $100/$100

September 1: $43
September 2: $0
September 3: $0
September 4: $187

$0 days- 2/10 . . . . . . . 20%

 

[MickeyMomOfThree]

September 1- $0 I always do well on the months I start with a $0 day, here's hoping!
September 2-$0 I had a late-day frustration break down with the kids (trying to get the house ready for company) and really needed a break. Turned out DH needed one too (rough day at work) so we decided to meet for a half hour refresher. We were able to not ruin a $0 day though cause I had a Gift Card from Christmas for Dunkin Doughnuts. We never go there so we decided to finally use that. It was nice to spend a little adult time and get away from the house for a bit. Also went to Staples for a few things but used the free backpack G/C for that, and still have $35 left on it.
September 3- $25 Walgreen's, 2 belts for DD15 and white t-shirts for tye dyeing (for Disney.) $100 Sam's Membership renewal and groceries for DH's work and home, $10 gas. Went out to dinner but grandma and grandpa took us.
September 4- $150 Kohl's, kids school clothes. $12 Claires, earrings for kids. $5.00 Justice earrnings. $41 Aero, kids school clothes. $98 JCPenney's kids clothes. $15 lunch at the mall. $10 pizza for dinner. The kids had pretzels at the mall too, but I had coupons so they were free!!!
2 Lessons today (I knew them but was reminded of them.) Grandma likes to eat out. When she is here we go out. And GIRLS ARE EXPENSIVE!!!
2/15 No Buy Days
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Happy About Record Since Joining No Buy-
January-14 Days
February-13 Days
March-17 Days
April-15 Days
May-15 Days
June-8 Days
July- 6 Days (only in town and only recorded half the month, probably had about 7-8 no buys while away)
August-15 Days
Longest Streak-4 Days in a Row!

 

[reginaastralis]

Sept 1: $4 for lunch
Sept 2: $24 for gas
Sept 3: $0!
Sept 4: $0! - This wasn't hard, I worked all day. And the day before. How boring.

2/15 No Spend Days
Groceries: $275
Clothes: $100
Home: $100
Entertainment: $100
Gas: $24/$160
Misc. $4/$50

 

[Virgderon]

I'm off to a great start!!

No Buy Days : 4/10

9/01 : 0$
9/02 : 0$
9/03 : 0$
9/04 : 0$

Holy cow! Yes you are! Have you not left the house ?

 

[ronnmel]

Oops, made a mistake on Friday. Forgot I stopped for gas on my way home from work.

No Buy Days : 3/10
Gas : 30$ (max 75$)
Groceries : (max 250$)
Eating out (and snacks) : (max 150$)
Non-necessities : (max 250$)

9/01 : 0$
9/02 : 0$
9/03 : 30$
9/04 : 0$

No Buy Days : 3/10
Gas : 30$ (max 75$)
Groceries : 161$ (max 250$)
Eating out (and snacks) : (max 150$)
Non-necessities : 29$ (max 250$)

9/01 : 0$
9/02 : 0$
9/03 : 30$
9/04 : 0$
9/05 : 190$ (groceries, medication, cat stuff)

 

[Virgderon]

Accomplished 2 of the things I needed to get today, got jeans on sale at Old Navy for $8.00 and got Reebok gym shoes at the flea market for $21. 00

Running Total: Spent $165
$1000 budget...$835 left
$0 Days: 1
Goal is 8 or more!
coupon/sale savings : 44

Groceries budget- $250-16-46= 188

September 1 : 0
September 2: 31 (16 groceries, 15 misc)
September 3: 46 (groceries)
September 4: 34 (pedicure/eyebrows)
September 5: 54 (9 Burger King, 8 Old Navy, 28 flea market, 9 Walgeens)

 

[mickeysmate65]

I'm a lurker but I'm determined to join in... I'll officially start when I get paid next Friday. DH and I are paid every other week on opposite weeks so my budget is set up for weekly groceries, gas, etc. The only items I will include are gas, groceries and all miscellaneous - if it isn't in my standing budget it is up for scrutiny! i know we have certain expenses this month like oil changes, etc. Not sure what number $0 days I'll try for but... I'll decide tomorrow when I work on the budget.

Let me say that I'm in awe of some you! Our area is so expensive & the cost of food is ridiculous! I do make a menu most weeks which helps with the grocery bill but DH tends to stray off the list - at least he goes to the grocery store for me so I try not to complain!