Comments on: No Spend Month Update: The Final Day http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/ Simplify your home. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:30:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: A No Spend Month | The PearBudget Blog http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/#comment-27740 A No Spend Month | The PearBudget Blog Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:46:09 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1455#comment-27740 [...] can read her wrap-up of the month here: No Spend Month Update: The Final Day, but I especially like this bit, where she talks about how they wanted to celebrate the end of the [...] [...] can read her wrap-up of the month here: No Spend Month Update: The Final Day, but I especially like this bit, where she talks about how they wanted to celebrate the end of the [...]

]]> By: Maureen http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/#comment-16590 Maureen Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:01:14 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1455#comment-16590 Spurred on by your and Sharon,s no spend achievements I,m going to attempt a no spend August .-= Maureen´s last blog post ..<a href="http://towardsretirementwithdebt.blogspot.com/2010/07/at-last-husbands-on-board.html" rel="nofollow">At Last Husbands On Board</a> =-. Spurred on by your and Sharon,s no spend achievements I,m going to attempt a no spend August
.-= Maureen´s last blog post ..At Last Husbands On Board =-.

]]> By: Anita http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/#comment-9284 Anita Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:21:34 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1455#comment-9284 It seems we are in the same boat. Hubby hasnt lost job, but was off from work for a month. we are used to not having a pay check for two weeks, but not four. Its been tough. But, I was just thinking today, I love/hate not having money to run out and get because one of us have a craving. Love it because I have fun experimenting with things I already have, hate it because things I have here dosent seen to curb the cravings. It seems we are in the same boat. Hubby hasnt lost job, but was off from work for a month. we are used to not having a pay check for two weeks, but not four. Its been tough. But, I was just thinking today, I love/hate not having money to run out and get because one of us have a craving. Love it because I have fun experimenting with things I already have, hate it because things I have here dosent seen to curb the cravings.

]]> By: Rachel http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/#comment-8338 Rachel Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:18:29 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1455#comment-8338 I think I would keep it on. We don't have cable, but for us the internet is an essential bill, and it does sound like a hassle to turn it off and then back on. You'll have enough of a challenge with the food, gas, and other stuff. I think I would keep it on. We don’t have cable, but for us the internet is an essential bill, and it does sound like a hassle to turn it off and then back on. You’ll have enough of a challenge with the food, gas, and other stuff.

]]> By: Erin G http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/#comment-8336 Erin G Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:52:42 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1455#comment-8336 My husband and I are intrigued by this idea, and want to try it this fall. I read your background info about what you included and what you didn't, which was helpful. We're not sure whether to include CABLE in our amount. We do have cable service, and technically it's not contracted, but it seems like it would be a huge pain to cancel and then start it back up at the end of the month. OUr cable includes internet, so it's not likely we would KEEP it off if we cancelled it for the month. Would you consider cable a bill, or an optional potential no-spend item? I'm curious what you think. :) .-= Erin G´s last blog post ..<a href="http://mgoetts.blogspot.com/2009/08/ironmarmie-update-tattoo-edition.html" rel="nofollow">IronMarmie Update: Tattoo Edition</a> =-. My husband and I are intrigued by this idea, and want to try it this fall. I read your background info about what you included and what you didn’t, which was helpful.

We’re not sure whether to include CABLE in our amount. We do have cable service, and technically it’s not contracted, but it seems like it would be a huge pain to cancel and then start it back up at the end of the month. OUr cable includes internet, so it’s not likely we would KEEP it off if we cancelled it for the month.

Would you consider cable a bill, or an optional potential no-spend item? I’m curious what you think. :)
.-= Erin G´s last blog post ..IronMarmie Update: Tattoo Edition =-.

]]> By: Rachel http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/#comment-8231 Rachel Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:33:42 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1455#comment-8231 I go for stainless steel cookware, since I've gradually switched over from non-stick. I look for 18/10 stainless steel with handles that have been bolted (riveted) on, and rims that will pour well. Most of my pots are from this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-Classic-Stainless-Steel-10-Piece-Cookware/dp/B00008CM68/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1249417159&sr=8-3" rel="nofollow">Cuisinart Chef's Classic</a> line. Right now Amazon has a great deal on a full set ($100 for 10 pieces), and individual pieces can often be found at discount home stores like Marshall's or TJMaxx. I go for stainless steel cookware, since I’ve gradually switched over from non-stick. I look for 18/10 stainless steel with handles that have been bolted (riveted) on, and rims that will pour well. Most of my pots are from this Cuisinart Chef’s Classic line. Right now Amazon has a great deal on a full set ($100 for 10 pieces), and individual pieces can often be found at discount home stores like Marshall’s or TJMaxx.

]]> By: Susan http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/#comment-8229 Susan Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:33:15 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1455#comment-8229 What a super picture!! Have you decided what kind of soup pot you are going to buy? I'd like to invest in a good one, but I'm just not sure . . . What a super picture!!

Have you decided what kind of soup pot you are going to buy? I’d like to invest in a good one, but I’m just not sure . . .

]]> By: Amy http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/#comment-8215 Amy Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:09:47 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1455#comment-8215 Your no spend month has been such an inspiration. Great job! I can't wait to try to add some of your ideas to our family's spending. .-= Amy´s last blog post ..<a href="http://girlfriendsgetreal.blogspot.com/2009/08/songs-from-my-youth.html" rel="nofollow">Songs from my Youth</a> =-. Your no spend month has been such an inspiration. Great job! I can’t wait to try to add some of your ideas to our family’s spending.
.-= Amy´s last blog post ..Songs from my Youth =-.

]]> By: Amy http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/#comment-8203 Amy Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:34:40 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1455#comment-8203 You guys did so good- I can't believe you had that much leftover- what a tribute to your carefully planned month. Way to go, Rachel! You guys did so good- I can’t believe you had that much leftover- what a tribute to your carefully planned month. Way to go, Rachel!

]]> By: Money Funk http://smallnotebook.org/2009/08/01/no-spend-month-update-the-final-day/#comment-8202 Money Funk Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:03:07 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1455#comment-8202 Reminds me of a comment someone left on my blog...she was taking her lunches to work and finally decided she was going to spend some money to eat out. Kind of a treat for sticking to her worthy goal. So, she went to find something to eat only to discover nothing looked worth while and ended up going back to eat the lunch she packed. I told my kids that we are not going out to eat for 5 months in order to meet a goal we are really trying to obtain. They were a bit dissapointed, but I hope the results of planning for financial goals and seeing the awesome results will rub off on them. .-= Money Funk´s last blog post ..<a href="http://www.moneyfunk.net/daily-grind/on-track/" rel="nofollow">On Track</a> =-. Reminds me of a comment someone left on my blog…she was taking her lunches to work and finally decided she was going to spend some money to eat out. Kind of a treat for sticking to her worthy goal. So, she went to find something to eat only to discover nothing looked worth while and ended up going back to eat the lunch she packed.

I told my kids that we are not going out to eat for 5 months in order to meet a goal we are really trying to obtain. They were a bit dissapointed, but I hope the results of planning for financial goals and seeing the awesome results will rub off on them.
.-= Money Funk´s last blog post ..On Track =-.

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