Comments on: Send It Back

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:50:29 +0000

My sis and are going to try a Don't Spend challenge, for one pay period. And when we are confronted with a possible frivolous purchase, we are going to instead write the item we might have bought and the cost in a book. Plus, we shall keep track of what we DO buy, rather than a budget (since we are only doing this for two weeks). Personally, I think I am going to kick her butt, as she has a weakness for pjs, e-books, cleaning supplies, and eating out. My weakness is the library and my computer. .-= Danielle´s last blog post ..Two things... =-.

By: nicola

nicola — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:18:02 +0000

we have cloth bags that live by the door for just this reason. generally, it contains home repair items from the hardware store, as we are in the middle of a no-buying-new challenge and home repair items (for our fixer upper) are an exception.
nicola
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By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:36:01 +0000

Abbie, I usually don’t save receipts, especially after the transaction has cleared my checking account. I do save receipts for clothing or household decor until I’m sure about keeping them, and the receipts just sit in a little stack by my paperwork. Receipts for major purchases like my computer and washing machine get scanned and saved on the computer.

I was surprised that on this trip I received cash back at a couple of stores even without a receipt. I usually shop at the same stores anyway though, so I don’t mind receiving store credit.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:29:44 +0000

Lyn, they're archived here.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:28:11 +0000

Kelly, that is so wonderful!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:27:13 +0000

I decided to take them to the store so I could just get it over with. The prices for used books on Amazon are so competitive, it wasn’t much different. Plus with Doug looking over my shoulder, he found a couple of books he wanted to order. Not what I was going for!

Paperbackswap looks really interesting.

By: abbie

abbie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:50:19 +0000

I am amazed at how much you can put back into your pocketbook when you commit to returning items you decided you didn't need! I usually return between $50-$100 worth every couple of months. The only problem I have is finding that receipt again. Do you have a system you use to keep your receipts handy? Abbie abbie´s last blog post..A Journey Toward Being Debt-Free

By: Lyn

Lyn — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:32:15 +0000

Hi, your challenge is very encouraging. I’m doing my own little challenge of $100 for the month for food for 2 adults.

Question: I just realized you are posting a daily snippet at the top of your page but I’m wondering if there is a place to read the archives – I already missed days 1-4? I’d love to know how you are dealing with this challenge each day. Thanks!

By: Dani

Dani — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:07:23 +0000

This totally reminded me to return the stuff I need to Urban Outfitters. Just a small return but still money just sitting there. Dani´s last blog post..Crime Watch Wednesday: Twice the Trouble!

By: Kelli

Kelli — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:52:31 +0000

I call this “Positive Shopping” when I make these trips. It’s kinda fun, actually! And it helps clean the house.

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