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@regberadaisy: That's why only allowing ourselves to take out $x a month helps us curb our spending. Before then we'd have so many cash withdrawals that we couldn't account for.
Okay, i'm going to get myself a snack! $1.50...that can buy you...half a loaf? Think they'll sell that to you? hehee
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@Freckles: haha a cookie!
How did all the other ladies do today? No spending today from me! Weeeee!
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@regberadaisy: I'm getting the digi.... I forgot to get fries for our dinner (having burgers) & I just can't resist beings I'll be right there! Oh well, it can be my freebie! Blame it on the fever! Lol.
ETA: NVM I just can't justify the 40 bucks for them... I sure stood in the aisle looking at them for a looooooong time though! Lol
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Sooo at 1:15, right as I was preparing to heat up my lean cuisine, my coworkers convinced me to walk to trader joes with them. We walked a mile downtown past numerous restaurants, went to TJ, and I didn't spend a dime. Not even one of their yummy under $5 bottles of wine. All the while I was STARVING!
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@dc yoga bee: dang!!! That IS impressive! Great job. *pats on back*
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Ummm..... I have failed this weeks challenge already! I wouldn't let myself get a $2 coffee for the last 2 days, but somehow today I justified a $140.00 purse. Can that be my freebie? Epic failure...
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@cheert16: hahhaha what?!?!?! How did that happen?!?! Better luck next month and I have to put my foot down on this! Not a freebie! LOL
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@dc yoga bee: Whoa, that's pretty amazing!
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Well, this week has been pretty easy so far since we have yet to leave the house!! Tomorrow will probably be the test because I have a few errands to run and need to do the grocery shopping.
Does buying a new nursing bra because you have lost so much weight that your old one is no longer supportive count as needless spending?
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@bpcmarj: hold off until Tuesday! VS is having their Semi-Annual Sale!
@cheert16: everyone has their weaknesses, lol
@dc yoga bee: I don't know if I would've been able to keep my cool with all the yummy booze at TJ's - good job!
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Well today I did eat lunch out but DH paid ( technically this counts I know...). Aside from that, I got my act together and drank water from home and for my sweet treat I again ate a piece of chocolate I found in my purse and a piece of gum I found in my desk. I thought about shopping some online sales but refrained so I'm feeling pretty decent about Day 2
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@regberadaisy: it was a moment of weakness! I will try and do better next time!!
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Day 3! Woop!
Got my morning and afternoon snack and a free lunch today!
@bpcmarj: be strong mama and buy it this weekend!
@cheert16: hahaha I *know* you will!
@T-Mom: your bag is like a never ending pool of goodies! hahaha
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Today I am using my freebie to see a couple of friends one last time before the baby gets here.
Other than that I've done pretty well. No "extras" - just gas and some sewing supplies I needed (I am down to one needle, if it breaks I am screwed). Since I am mostly at home by myself on maternity leave it isn't too hard.@dc yoga bee: Nice job - I don't think I could walk out of TJ's empty handed.
@cheert16: Isn't it funny the train of thought we can get our brains on to justify certain purchases. I am very good at it!
Oh well, maybe next week!
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I'm still at home sick so day 3 will be easy for me! Might go test drive my new stroller that my mil bought us!
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I'm still going strong! Didn't spend anything extra yesterday and today I've got my lunch and snacks packed, plus leftovers for dinner. Every Wednesday my boss gets us "treats" at the bakery down the street since it's our long day, so I'll probably get a freebie coffee.
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I did pretty well yesterday-had to go to the grocery store and figure out dinner. We got a rotisserie chicken, but since I will use it for a few days, it struck me as not a splurge. I won't be going out for a while today, so I'm hopeful that today should be ok. Good job, ladies!
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I really want something sweet so I hope there's cookies at the free lunch today!
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I didn't want my pasta salad for lunch but luckily, past Jill helped out future Jill and stocked up the work fridge with microwave meals!! Woo!
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@.twist.: what will you put in the stroller?
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Dang I had to fill up on gas this am and was THIS close to turning into McD's for an ice coffee and breakfast. Instead I got myself to work and ate my breakfast from home and am drinking water. But I'm so hungry! Will have to break out the lunch from home early today, haha..
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@T-Mom: @mediagirl: haha good job ladies!
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@mediagirl: haha I love it when that happens... I thank my past self for these pretzels i'm currently munching on that I found in my desk!
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@T-Mom: I know. I was at the gas station getting air in my tire today ($.50 is allowed for car problems)
and I really wanted to go in and get a snack item. I reminded myself I had no cash so, no cash = no frivolous items.
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@runsyellowlites: We DTD 2 days before I O'ed and we had a boy!
@dc yoga bee: Nice job, I have to just entirely avoid stores during this challenge!
@turtledoves: No shame!
@cheert16: LOL that's quite a fail
Is it at least the purse of a lifetime?!I think I may have inadvertently failed yesterday... my hubs offered to buy me a Sprite last night when I got home, because he wanted an iced tea. I let him... he's not playing, but I certainly am! It didn't even occur to me until later that night that since it all comes from the same account, that's really the same as ME going to the store and buying a Sprite. Doh! The spending really can be subconscious sometimes!
Anyway, can I use it as my "coffee" freebie for the week?
Also, LO is still all stuffed up and we're out of saline drops... that doesn't count, right?! Although I know we could make our own...
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@ladyfingers: I think that counts as the freebie. And I don't think saline drops count. I had to buy medicine yesterday, too.
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@ladyfingers: of course saline drops don't count! And the freebie is free to use as your please within a reasonable amount of course! hahah
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My boss just bought me an iced coffee, score! I'm saving my freebie for tomorrow because I'm driving to VT with my sister and we'll probably stop for coffee.
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Still going strong! I don't know how you ladies who say "staying home makes it easy" do it. That's by FAR where I buy most everything. Then again, I live downtown with no car and a newborn so the internet is my only option for temptation I guess! Wait, maybe I should get off of here...
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I failed today, had a long lunch so I went b to Walmart and spent $20 then topped it off with an iced coffee.... Go out with a bang right??
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@ladyfingers: That's good to know! DH is sick today so he's not up for another round.... hoping this morning & last night are good enough. lol
@regberadaisy: I bought gum last night b/c I was dumb and ate a piece of raw onion at dinner & well I know DH loves me & all but I wanted to atleast care a little about the "mood" for the evening. lol Guess that'll be my freebie. Did good today, no spending beside the electric bill!
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I think I totally failed at this challenge. I bought DH protein power, and got some femaprin along with it. Then decided to finally buy some Purdy paint brushes since I always read blogs raving about it, and DH just bought a raspberry pi and a whole bunch of accessories for it.
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still going! only bought coffee today and sold a few unused items of DS's - woohooo!
we're almost to the weekend!!!
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I broke down and bought a coke to drink with my lunch.. But only cuz I was feeling nauseated after eating too much peanut butter/ coconut spread at my desk, blech. However I did earn $120 on my thredup bag so I guess I'm net positive today
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I fail. We bought an iPad today. We've wanted one for a long time, and we're driving to a wedding that's 8 hours away this weekend. We need something to distract DD if things get hairy in the car. Also we need to buy a wedding gift for said friends. Maybe I'll try again next week...
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@lavender: bahahah
@runsyellowlites: I deem that best excuse for use of freebie this.
@skibobrown: monthly! Probably second week of July since first week is Independence Day
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Today went well! Then again, I was only out for a little bit. Great job, ladies!!
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@rachiecakes: more than halfway there!
No spending today and I got a cookie and coke from free lunch seminar. Woop!
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@regberadaisy: omgosh a free coke. YEESSSSS
I am waiting for part 2 of No Spending Challenge. We should have one every month...
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@TurtleDoves: you need to hide the buy and sell thread next time!
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