https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 07:27:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1198367 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:43:02 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1198367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am in! We are actually trying to make it a no spending month so that we can heed up our December budget. So far so good and I'm excited to clean out my pantry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1198338 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:29:04 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1198338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: good job stYing strong!! Remember you save on gas too by not running out and spending a bit here and there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1196692 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 09:28:51 +0000 looch 1196692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am on a no spending challenge...i define no spending as unneeded internet shopping, not buying food during the week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1196687 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 09:27:51 +0000 PurplePumps 1196687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>damn! I missed the free coffee yesterday! Well... I already failed.. I bought new boots and a few new frying pans yesterday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1196638 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 09:12:03 +0000 mrs. wagon 1196638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One night down, four (five? how long is a week? til the weekend? I don't even know! haha) to go! </p> <p>I ate a really small dinner last night so I was super snacky all night, and not feeling well... Wagon Sr. kept offering to go out and get me something, which was so hard to resist. We have a CVS right around the corner and of course tons of places you could pick up a little treat (from Whole Foods to McDonald's!) but I ended up having a salad, then some mickey mouse chicken nuggets with ketchup (hehe), then some laughing cow french onion cheese on crackers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1195115 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:01:35 +0000 Beebug 1195115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: @LovelyPlum: thank-you!!! We usually do groceries Friday, stretched through the weekend with what we had so I definitely can't stretch it any longer, especially for DD, that wouldn't be good parenting, LOL.</p> <p>BUT things like coffee/tea (tea drinker!) and choc bars at gas station, etc this is just what I need!</p> <p>I'm IN!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1195082 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:54:03 +0000 mrs. wagon 1195082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: haha! I think I made up my own rules!! ;) I just realized, gas = spending, and I have to get to work! </p> <p>@Cole: I count spending gift cards as not spending!! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1195070 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:50:14 +0000 Cole 1195070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am mostly in. I hereby give myself the $6 in my wallet and 1 trip to Starbucks using a gift card as my wiggle room. Groceries are getting low since I didn't do a full run last week but we have a CSA delivery mid week so aside from finding creative options for grab and go breakfasts to make my husband happy we should be in good shape!</p> <p>Random spending has become a bit crazy for me recently so this will be a good exercise in curbing those awful habits.</p> <p>@mrs. wagon: Thanks for starting this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1195068 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:49:34 +0000 LovelyPlum 1195068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beebug: it's no non-necessary spending. So, you can go grocery shopping, but not get coffee. Gas is ok, but picking up a candy bar on your way out is not.</p> <p>ETA: OK-so everyone has their own rules. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1195066 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:49:18 +0000 mrs. wagon 1195066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beebug: no spending = no spending!!! But feel free to participate with your own modified version (i.e. no spending except for your groceries, protein and produce only... etc)! </p> <p>I'm intending on living through the week with whatever's in our fridge, freezer, and cabinets!! I have half a bag of potatoes that I know would go to waste if I did not do this!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1195061 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:47:31 +0000 Beebug 1195061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can I get a mini/quick definition of no spending challenge? I think I need to be in, and like to try, but am not sure of the rules.....we need groceries for the week still, ha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1195037 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:39:59 +0000 bpcmarj 1195037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am somewhat in. For me, it will be no buying lunch or dinner out this week. since that's where our unnecessary spending comes from. So far, so good. Will cook lunches after dinner tonight and I think I can do it...it's only 7 days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194956 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:07:55 +0000 mrs. wagon 1194956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: Free coffee for red sox fans!!</p> <p><a href="http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/boston/10012125745518/dunkin-donuts-giving-free-coffee-to-red-sox-fans/" rel="nofollow">http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/boston/10012125745518/dunkin-donuts-giving-free-coffee-to-red-sox-fans/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194951 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:04:41 +0000 MrsBrewer 1194951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes!!! I'm in!! I just got a new phone! I used to have a free phone, with just texting/no data. Well this weekend I finally upgraded to an iPhone, so now I have that extra expense added each month, so I need to figure out where else in our budget I can save money! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194937 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:01:01 +0000 IRunForFun 1194937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: What's this about free DD coffee?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194908 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:52:12 +0000 mrs. wagon 1194908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: dude, you just made me realize that I think I have a pack of cold cuts in the freezer! Thanks!!! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194902 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:51:00 +0000 Mae 1194902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not doing it this week, but we do this annually every January! No non-necessary purchases! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194900 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:50:21 +0000 Kimberlybee 1194900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Good Luck! This sounds like a lot of fun and is such a good challenge to participate in. I'll try another week since I have to go grocery shopping later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194899 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:50:18 +0000 Mamaof2 1194899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: haha - actually I did this before and it turned out great. I was forced to dig into the freezer and eat foods that were hiding - LOL</p> <p>We did a great job cleaning out the cabinets too =)</p> <p>Make it work in your favor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194887 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:47:25 +0000 mrs. wagon 1194887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: @Bao: sweet!!</p> <p>I just realized I forgot to buy cold cuts... oops. I guess it's pb&amp;j and tuna this week! wait, do I have jelly?? do I have mayO!?!? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194886 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:47:07 +0000 bushelandapeck 1194886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Too late...I already had Starbucks and spent $11 on lunch today. Oops! I really should try to be better about it though.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194880 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:45:41 +0000 Bao 1194880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in! Actually I'm in because I have to be. Payday isn't until Friday so we will be spending nada until then ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194875 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:44:51 +0000 Mamaof2 1194875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep - I decided that in the month of November I cannot eat out - which means making lunch every single day! so far so good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge#post-1194865 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:41:32 +0000 mrs. wagon 1194865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone down to try it this week?? I'm trying it out of necessity... we kind of splurged on eating out quite a bit this weekend, and I just paid our excise tax so it's time to tighten up those purse strings!!</p> <p>(I can't believe I just said that... I feel like I'm about 85 years old)</p> <p>Gonna start it off today with my free Dunkin Donuts coffee this afternoon... woohoo! ;) </p>