The Super September 'Back to School' NSD Challenge!

A question about : The Super September 'Back to School' NSD Challenge!

We are a happy (and some might say mildly insane) bunch doing battle with those retailers - and there's plenty of temptation out there at the moment. We are seriously committed to saving money, but nobody said it can't be done with a smile on your face - so we organise riotous nights out and gatecrash any function going - all without leaving the comfort of our own imaginations or armchairs!

On a slightly more serious note, we are here to help each other avoid spending for the number of days we feel we can manage to try to take back some control over our hard-earned money. What you class as a spend' is entirely your choice; some people will try to shop on the days DD/SO etc are paid, whilst others will not include essentials such as rent. Have a look for a post from our sponsor (and godmother of this challenge) BigMummaF, this contains some guidelines and ideas for starting you off on the challenge.

It's amazing how inventive you get when you're determined NOT to spend - from weird menu ingredients to surprising DIY solutions - but you know what? 99% of the time those wacky ideas work.

Just remember that mentioning the F word (f-a-i-l!) is not allowed,and anyone who does will have a swift visit from Shawn the Shark!

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• So,the hunt is on!Who will be first to claim the title of 'teacher's pet',who will be crowned 'Dux',who will be first to get detention,and who will be sneaking off behind the bicycle shed for a fly puff?!
  Igor,I can see you!Stop trying to get Hubert into trouble! Just because you haven't done your homework...
  Here are the prizes:
  1st target
  2nd target
  3rd target
  Target exceeded
  Dux
• Some helpful suggestions and ideas to follow below from our sponsor and godmother, BigMummaF
  NO SPEND CHALLENGE.
• Post your target,and I'll add you to the list.
  marmiterulesok 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 15/15 achieved! Target exceeded 16/15 achieved!
  Sundaysgirl 20/20 achieved!
  Nargleblast 12/15
  Penguin86 12/12 achieved! Target exceeded 15/12 achieved!
  aartisuk 2/10
  lindor10/10 achieved! Target exceeded 11/10 achieved!
  stripeyjumpergirl 12/12 achieved!
  slowlyfading 17/20
  EverTheOptimist 5/8
  nearlytherenow 2/10
  ChopinonaBudget 1/8
  MrsGSR 0/10
  vix1978 0/8
  Essexbabe 1/10
  kathy40uk 15/15 achieved! 2nd target 18/18 achieved!
  Knit Witch 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 15/15 achieved! 3rd target 20/20 achieved! 4th targe t 25/25 achieved! Target exceeded 26/25 achieved!
  fedupandskint 20/20 achieved! Target exceeded 27/20
  Dux Yaaaaaaay!!!!!!!
  gothrockchic 10/11
  kxc798 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 15/15 achieved!
  bizzybee 15/15 achieved! Target exceeded 17/15 achieved!
  Saver-upper 12/12 achieved!
  Learning2Budget 12/12 achieved!
  Target exceeded13/12 achieved!
  theresamum2 0/5
  Nintud 7/10
  Frugal foxy 0/15
  moby1980 10/15
  worriedpenguin 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 14/14 achieved!
  t2rry 17/20
  emm85 1/12
  Cherry Burton 8/8 achieved! Target exceeded 13/8 achieved!
  LINKYPIE2009 0/8
  Suziebabe 8/12
  Buffythedebtslayer10/10 achieved!
  kerri gt 15/15 achieved! Target exceeded 17/15 achieved!
  DFF 4/10
  karens100dayys 2/15
  KXB664 6/12
  donna dynamo10/10 achieved!2nd target 15/15 achieved! Target exceeded 16/15 achieved!
  DeafLeopard 0/10
  Munchin 6/6 achieved! Target exceeded 9/6 achieved!
  rockm87 12/13
  dfbefore 30 0/8
  Aphidgirl 10/10 achieved!
  Caramel147 0/10
  Claree_x 0/15
  jaxsmar 15/15 achieved! Target exceeded 21/15 achieved!
  applejack07 4/10
  Butti 7/10
  cw18 5/10
• In case I need it.
• If you want to do the 'in a row' challenge,I'll add you here.Your prize is a lovely
  marmiterulesok 4 in a row
  Knit Witch 5 in a row achieved! 8 in a row achieved!
  gothrockchic 3 in a row
  jaxsmar 4 in a row
• The August challenge is here.
• Hello! Count me in again for September please - I'm on holiday for part of it so am going to be ambitious and go for a target of 20.
• Woohoo! Back to skool er, I mean school! Now, class, I hope you have all done your prep for the new term. This month we will be doing maths (counting NSDs), geography (locating those food items at the back of the cupboard), cookery (with Igor as guest lecturer showing us how to use up those leftovers), debating (arguing with family members about the merits of taking packed lunches instead of buying takeaways) and PE (squeezing those purse strings tight and jumping up and down every time someone gets a NSD).
  Any requests for additions to the curriculum will be considered.
  In the meantime, marmite, thank you for getting the thread set up and off to a flying start, and put me down for 15 NSD s please!
• I'm at a new school this September and I know there is a large Mr T just around the corner. However I endeavour to be very good and will meal plan as much as possible for my lunches and prepare them the night before (I started well last year!) so I'm going to aim for 12 NSDs not a massive increase but I'm hoping we might be finally on the proper road to buying a house and I know we need many things!!
• I'd like to join. 10 NSD for me please. Thank you
• Hi,
  put me down for 10 NSDs please. I'll be back at work so that should make it easier. However, DS is heading off to uni, so will probably need many things bought for him before he goes.
  Spendy day ahead - need to replace a headlight bulb on my car, and the oil light's come on again
• Hi Marmite,
  I'd like to join in this month - I'm going to set a target of 12 NSDs. Thank you!
• Please can I be put down for 20 NSDs? Thanks
• Afternoon Marmite and co.
  I have returned, I have been dismal with money over the past few months which considering I went back to work part time after mat leave hasn't been ideal. I'm still spending like I'm on a full time wage. Mostly on groceries and unnecessary spends.
  So with head hanging in shame I'm sneaking back in if that's ok.
  Please could I go for a measly 8 NSD's for sept.
  Will try and pop by regularly to keep up with everyone. I really need to do this.
• Not measly, ETO , every NSD is a gem. Welcome back.
• Hi I would like to join please if that's ok. I've tried this before but I'm terrible at it. However I've just started a DF diary and have a bleak September financially although if I can do it I will finally be free of PDL nightmare cycle. So, I will aim for 10 NSDs eek!
• Welcome on board, nearlytherenow, our Head Teacher marmite will add you to the list on the front page in due course. You are going to love this challenge, it is so addictive.