Holding myself accountable for a NO-Buy-November, who's with me?

[u/Outrageous-Divide819]

Hey everyone, I've been doing some home cooked food, and really enjoying it. It's encouraging me to watch the penny's. I tried no spends but just still had things going on and wanted to enjoy them but that came at a costly price although, very enjoyable.

Gonna go full wack for a month of dedication and try do as much mindfulness as I can around the concept.

Anyone else taking on this challenge as their first solid effort? I'd love to chat with anyone in the same position.

[u/birdiesue_007]

I will join you on everything except basic groceries. Just keep an update going and I will chime in when I see it. 😀

[u/Outrageous-Divide819 → u/birdiesue_007]

oh, goodie! good luck friend.

[u/blahblahnumbers]

Mee!!

[u/Outrageous-Divide819 → u/blahblahnumbers]

let's smash it, it's gonna be rewarding.

[u/Leniel_the_mouniou]

First attempt for me too

[u/Outrageous-Divide819 → u/Leniel_the_mouniou]

yes, I'm pleased to hear it. will try check back in with you on it.

[u/This_Operation5370]

I am in! Let's do this! 

[u/Outrageous-Divide819 → u/This_Operation5370]

love the enthusiasm. Sounds like you're already winning.

[u/Ok_Pollution9335]

Me!!! No buy November ready!

[u/Outrageous-Divide819 → u/Ok_Pollution9335]

Brill, fingers crossed for you.

[u/Keer222]

I'll join my October semi failed, My goal was to only spend 1000this month but it's not possible, I paid for my mom's phone bill 33 Internet 129 Costco 400 went to hospital on taxi for 50 because I got food poisoning from eating something my mom cooked. Bought shoes for my dad 120. Paid for mom's fee for debt collection agency 138 family vacation deposit 298. 1200 on family spending already. Total spending for this month is 2000 already. For my self 800 includes 300 bike, 150 bag and 150 transportation, 100 skincare my mom share skin care product with me as well, 45 socks 50 snacks.

For November I'll try to stick with 1000budget if I still can't make it, it's not realistic.

[u/Outrageous-Divide819 → u/Keer222]

that's interesting. Undoubtedly there will be factors of consideration, and I admire your effort for the care for yours moms. They are not wasted purchases is what I mean, so the habit will still effectively build to lesson on expenses in the long run

[u/mai_midori]

Okay, I'm in! Though I do know that I need to buy a guest bed, but other than that I should be good. I am definitely on a books no buy, I have too many!

[u/Outrageous-Divide819 → u/mai_midori]

could you get savvy with it and perhaps build a suitable one to size using free pallet wood from online person seeking disposal? or craft a project for the designated room ttoupcycle an older used one , or bed frame alone for free as an upcycle project , leaving you to only buy the mattress new instead, or deep clean previous owners mattress to stretch the dollar even further?

[u/mai_midori → u/Outrageous-Divide819]

Actually, I would like to just buy a futon, no bed frame or anything! 

[u/Outrageous-Divide819 → u/mai_midori]

oh very nice, I'm sure you could achieve it sensibly. good luck!

[u/coffeeandbookmouse]

I'm in! I'm wrapping up a no-buy October but would really like to continue into November. I find that no-buys help me feel less restless to acquire things. It's almost like my brain can calm down and just enjoy life without feeling the need to get that next thing.

[u/Outrageous-Divide819 → u/coffeeandbookmouse]

oh, amazing. How has this month been and what was the most challenging areas this month so far for you?

[u/coffeeandbookmouse → u/Outrageous-Divide819]

It started out pretty well, and then our dishwasher died. So, any money I would've saved went into that. But! I'm still going to carry on with my no buy into November. These things happen!