How to Navigate Social Situations During a No-Spend Month
Welcome to the challenge of a lifetime—your very own no-spend month! If you’re reading this, you’re probably gearing up to tighten those purse strings, wave goodbye to impulsive Amazon buys, and say a temporary adieu to your beloved caramel macchiatos. But, as you embark on this journey to financial Zen, there’s a sneaky little challenge…
Addressing Common Objections in a No-Spend Month
Embarking on a no-spend month can be an eye-opening experience for the whole family, but it’s not without its challenges—especially when it comes to getting kids on board. I’m lucky that my children are older so cries of “But I want that toy!” don’t happen like they used to, nor do the pleas for a…
30 Free Things to Do This Weekend!
Contrary to popular belief, a no-spend challenge does not mean no fun! There are so many fun things to do that don’t cost anything. Need some more ideas? Use Google to search “Your City” and “Free”. You will be surprised how many fun things you find!
Impulsive Temptations
One of the things I have very quickly learned during a no-spend challenge are the things in my everyday life that pose the greatest spending temptation to me. And before you start thinking – “Oh, here is where she tells us to skip my latte” — um, no. I don’t drink coffee or lattes so…
March No Spend Madness
It’s March! That means it is time to put those extra expenses in stasis! We’ve made our plan, now it is time to execute it. If you are like me, one of the best ways to make sure that I stay on track this month is going to be to keep my goal front and…
What’s for Dinner?
Impact-Site-Verification: a962a2e5-37ca-4719-bb06-5b965c6950d7 Want to know a secret? Ok, here it goes. My number one most dreaded question of the day is, “What’s for dinner?” Ok- maybe it’s not a secret. To clarify, I don’t mind cooking dinner; in fact, I find it relaxing in some ways. But, the mental effort that goes into deciding WHAT…
The B-Word
No, no, not THAT one. We are family-friendly here. I mean Budgeting. (shudder) If you are like me, I hate the word. Tracking my expenses? Ok. Actually wanting to change them and deciding how they need to change? No, thank you. Unfortunately for us both, today’s prep for our month-long no-spend challenge involves evaluating our…
My Goals for the No-Spend Month
If you thought for even a moment that I wasn’t going to join you on the No Spend Month, you were mistaken. And in the interest of full transparency, I am sharing the five goals that our family has identified. Goal #1: Cut Back on Dining Out Ah, dining out— the convenience and culinary delight…
Setting Goals for YOUR No-Spend Month
Are you ready to take charge of your finances and kick some serious budgeting butt? Well, you’re in luck because today, we’re diving deep into the art of goal-setting for your month-long no-spend challenge. That’s right—get ready to unleash your inner financial guru and show those spending habits who’s boss! Now, I know what you’re…
Introducing March Madness – A One Month No Spend Challenge
Ok Folks — Show of hands here 2. Are those normal every day expenses adding up more and more? 3. Is your budget in need of an overhaul!? If you answered yes to all three of the above, buckle up buttercup ’cause we’re diving headfirst into the world of no-spend challenges! Yep, you heard me…
