https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 16:44:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2303025 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 16:08:44 +0000 Bao 2303025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I only bought a water bottle so far which I didn't need but that's what I drink out of and my other has been broke. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2303023 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 16:00:19 +0000 looch 2303023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: how are you doing so far this weekend?</p> <p>We went to the eye doctor and then the dry cleaners and that was it today. Oh wait, we made a stop at a toy store to get golf clubs for my son because he is really into mini golf. This will save us money in the long run since we can play in our backyard as we did today for an hour versus paying the admission. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2302863 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 08:06:25 +0000 Herrade 2302863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing has come out of my wallet, but my DH splurged on a Bloom highchair without telling me. Ugh. </p> <p>Anyway, I realized that if I just defer purchases for a week that doesn't really accomplish anything. So I have to rethink some things I was hoping/planning to buy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2302853 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 07:33:26 +0000 FaithFertility 2302853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ughhhh too many birthdays /celebrations the next few months to even consider it :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2302850 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 07:28:59 +0000 Bao 2302850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Those that are participating, how's it going? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2301305 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:08:01 +0000 Bao 2301305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: good job!! @Ajsmommy: you can start now :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300900 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:06:01 +0000 Ajsmommy 2300900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man I was doing this as of last Monday but I have totally FAILED!!! I went out to lunch yesterday and I even went and bought DD a new pair of shoes! so much for not spending.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300895 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:04:25 +0000 looch 2300895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a small victory today...I brought my lunch, but forgot to add a roll of crackers or a piece of bread for my chicken salad. So normally I'd go down to the caf and get something, which turns into getting iced tea and a snack.</p> <p>Instead, I just ate without it and I haven't spent anything today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300882 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:54:47 +0000 Bao 2300882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Herrade: yay! Awesome! @Synchronicity: yeah join in after you spend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300758 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 11:43:20 +0000 Herrade 2300758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is perfect. I need to get through the end of the month without any non-grocery spending, so I'm in -- for the weekend too. </p> <p>Amazon Prime/one-click purchase KILLS me. I have to hold DD through her naps, so I sit here browsing Amazon on my phone finding crap I think she "needs." I've started to use the cart and only checkout once a week. Makes me reconsider each purchase and not impulse buy. So... No Amazon for a week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300713 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:47:49 +0000 MoonMoon 2300713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually would join, but my bff is visiting from out of town this weekend, so I'll have to spend to have fun with her. Count me in for future challenges, though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300712 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:47:32 +0000 Synchronicity 2300712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to buy a birthday present, food and booze for this weekend but I am sooo down to start on Monday! Or even Saturday, the spending will be done by then ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300558 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:07:23 +0000 Bao 2300558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: yay! I was starting to think I'd be in it alone this weekend ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300554 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:06:18 +0000 .twist. 2300554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: ditto! But I am definitely down to start on monday as well. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300542 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:00:35 +0000 looch 2300542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am in! It's actually more challenging for me during the week, on the weekends, we do spend, but we do our grocery shopping, for example.</p> <p>I just bought two pairs of shoes, lol, but they were not impulse purchases. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300530 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:55:00 +0000 snowjewelz 2300530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, but we already have plans on the weekend :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300416 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:07:36 +0000 Bao 2300416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: lol I'll go through the next week with those who don't want to start this weekend, but my whole point is weekends are the worst for spending so it only makes sense to start today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300408 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:05:28 +0000 regberadaisy 2300408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: @Mamaof2: let's restart on Monday. ;) I gotta start getting The kids Halloween costume together and we're going out for breakfast for the first time in ages this weekend. So I'm definitely out for the next few days. :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300401 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:01:26 +0000 hellobeeboston 2300401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: it helps that i'm home waiting for a baby to arrive, not commuting, so no gas, no temptation to eat lunch out, etc! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300393 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:59:54 +0000 Bao 2300393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: good job for going 9 days with no spending! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300391 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:59:07 +0000 hellobeeboston 2300391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: i've basically been doing this for the last week... i totally went nuts after my last paycheck and bought a bunch of stuff for the new baby and overdrew my account, oops (got rid of credit cards a few months ago)... so I've had ZERO dollars for a week and a half, i mean, DH has money, but I am punishing myself for overdoing it! i need to do this more often anyway, i've been FINE without spending for the past 9ish days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300386 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:56:39 +0000 Mamaof2 2300386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: awesome - thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300383 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:55:52 +0000 Bao 2300383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I have to start today or I'll spend way too much this weekend BUT I'll continue through next week with you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300381 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:54:10 +0000 Mamaof2 2300381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: We have weekend plans that will involve money so that wont work - but if you want to start next Monday - I'm in :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300371 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:50:29 +0000 Bao 2300371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: haha, well I'm pretty mindful of my spending as well, but I will go to target for necessities and walk out with more. We are working towards a financial goal so every dollar counts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300359 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:46:14 +0000 Greentea 2300359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah, I didn't know this *wasn't* a thing! Haha, I mean, sadly, I only ever spend on groceries or absolute necessities... (wet blanket!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-spending-challenge-1#post-2300351 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:41:35 +0000 Bao 2300351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know it's mid week, but who wants to participate in a no spending challenge until next Thursday? This means no Starbucks, cute outfits for LO, eating out, candy bars from the vending machine etc. I do have to grocery shop but that means no junk food or treats. </p> <p>Who wants in?? :) </p>