Week 1 of the No (Low) Spend Challenge is done!! Only 3 more weeks to go.
Jan 1
No Spend Day 
Jan 2
$9.43 lunch at the mall. My bestie wanted to go out for lunch, I figured the mall would keep costs down. 
Jan 3
No Spend Day
Jan 4
$300 cheque to the dentist for Diva’s lower braces
Jan 5
$15 case & screen protector for my iTouch
Jan 6
$5.24 groceries that went on my credit card
$10 payment on my credit card to compensate the groceries
Jan 7
No Spend Day
Grand Total: $339.67
3 No Spend Days!!
Coffee Tin Change Pile: $17.07 – this will be the last time I know exactly how much money is in it until Feb 1
With the exception of the grocery hiccup, I have not used credit this week!!! I did write a cheque to my dentist as I didn’t realize that this visit would be for Diva’s lower brackets instead of just a cleaning.
I thought this might be a cash only month, but I will have to pay some expenses by cheque so it will just be no credit for me.
To make this challenge even more “fun” I have the following unexpected events:
- my Uncle called to let me know he’s throwing a surprise birthday party for my Aunt’s 60th birthday, so I should probably bring a gift
- a girlfriend sent me info about a seminar about personal growth that looks very interesting and she can get us 50% off the published price
- I was invited to a Pampered Chef party … I think I can go and not buy anything
- my Cousin is coming to visit from South Korea, so there should be a dinner out
All of this on top of trying to not go into my savings or use my credit card … I think the Universe is trying to test me.
Gonna go check my fridge, freezer & pantry … maybe we won’t need to buy any more groceries this month and I can do all the extra things.
Anyone have any ideas on what to get a 60-year-old woman that’s cheap inexpensive?
Comments on: "N(L)S Challenge – Wk 1" (2)
You did awesome this week!! I don’t think the dental care chq. counts as its not really optional! As for your aunt, does she have a hobby or enjoy reading? It’s hard at that age as they usually have “everything”.
I can’t recall her having any hobbies. I wanted to do a gift certificate to a spa but in light of my budget … I am not sure that is possible. I was thinking of calling my Dad and seeing if he would like to put my name of his gift. Too cheesy?