I am thinking of attempting a no spend month for March. Has anyone done this before? I have read several blogs where people have.
Obviously a no spend month would still allow for paying bills, buying food and other necessities. Since I would be attempting this in March, I would also have to allow for my daughter's birthday gifts, a special dinner and treat. Luckily she is outgrowing the need for parties.
It seems like a good month to do this after coming off a very expensive month with all the eating out we did. It is my last full month without DH in the house, so I would have complete control over spending.
We will definitely have to get a little creative over spring break with free activities. We already want to visit our local art museum which has free admission. A warm week would allow for some outside walks.
I agreed that my girls are allowed to use their money to buy wants for themselves. I won't allow them to pitch in for wants for the family.
Thoughts, ideas? Anyone want to join me in the month of March?
Contemplating A No Spend Month
February 28th, 2011 at 12:33 am
February 28th, 2011 at 12:50 am 1298854206
I would love a full no spen WEEK. So I dont think I am a good candidate to join you on the MONTH. But I am anxious to keep up with your success and results!
Good luck!
February 28th, 2011 at 01:07 am 1298855224
February 28th, 2011 at 01:29 am 1298856597
February 28th, 2011 at 02:13 am 1298859197
This should really help you to meet your goal on truck savings. You said this will be your last full month without dh in the house. If I understand that right, he will be home for good a little over 1 month for now. That seems weird.
February 28th, 2011 at 02:42 am 1298860930
February 28th, 2011 at 08:10 pm 1298923839
March would be the worst month too because all four of our b-days are that month, and we like to treat ourselves more than usual.
But, I'm looking forward to seeing you do it! If I were without spouses for a month I might be tempted too!
March 1st, 2011 at 01:18 am 1298942288
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/FindDealsOnline/CouldYouStopSpendingForAMonth.aspx
It's no spend, but not really no spend. You get to decide what is essential and what is not. Hubby and I are now thinking of having one. We better decide before midnight!!
March 1st, 2011 at 01:40 am 1298943659
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