The Totally Awesome August NSD Challenge!

A question about : The Totally Awesome August 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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Best answers:

• I know that we're all hoping for a glorious August with lots of lovely sun ,so I think that it's only appropriate that the prizes this month are ice creams!
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• Some helpful suggestions and ideas to follow below from our sponsor and godmother, BigMummaF
  NO SPEND CHALLENGE.
• Click here for July's thread.
• Post your target,and I'll add you to the list.
  marmiterulesok 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 13/13 achieved! 3rd target 15/15 achieved! Target exceeded17/15 achieved!
  fedupandskint 20/20 achieved! Target exceeded 24/20 achieved!
  Suziebabe 9/10
  Knit Witch 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 15/15 achieved! 3rd target20/20 achieved! 4th target25/25 achieved!
  Nargleblast 15/15 achieved!
  Aphidgirl 10/10 achieved!
  Penguins86 10/10 achieved!
  homemademama 1/15
  NewbieJosh 3/20
  Buffythedebtslayer4/8
  gothrockchic1 10/10 achieved!
  tinks112 3/20
  Nintud 0/10
  mobo1980 12/16
  atolaas 6/10
  t2rry 20/20 achieved!
  funkypriest 0/10
  donna dynamo 4/10
  jaxsmar 10/10 achieved! Target exceeded 12/10 achieved!
  Learning2Budget 10/10 achieved! Target exceeded! 13/10
  rockm87 10/10 achieved! Target exceeded 13/10 achieved!
  flowerofscotland 15/15 achieved! Target exceeded 17/15 achieved!
  Butti 9/10
  Sazzie 23 8/15
  Saver-upper 11/11 achieved! 2nd target15/15 achieved! 3rd target 18/18 achieved! Target exceeded 20/18 achieved!
  Sundaysgirl 15/15 achieved!
  worriedpenguin 8/10
  Butti 7/10
  kerri gt 14/14 achieved! Target exceeded17/14 achieved!
  lindor 8/8 achieved! Target exceeded11/8 achieved!
  kathy40uk 12/12 achieved! 2nd target 15/15 15/15 achieved! Target exceeded 16/15 achieved!
  DeafLeopard 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 15/20
  karens100dayys 11/12
• In case I need it.
• Sign up here if you want to try for an in a row challenge.The prize is a lovely
  marmite 4 in a row achieved! 7 in a row achieved!
  Knit Witch 6 in a row achieved!
  homemademama 5 in a row
  gothrockchic1 3 in a row achieved!
  tinks112 4 in a row
  t2rry 5 in a row
  flowerofscotland 3 in a row achieved!
  worriedpenguin 3 in a row
• Put me down for 20 please.
  Thanks for running the thread, it really helps me stay on track
• Hello! Can I come back please ??
  I used to do this challenge early in the year but found myself over subscribed to too many challenges so cut right back - unfortunately I've found myself giving in to the coffee shop in the last few weeks, so want to get it back under control!
  We're on holiday in August, and I'm still limbering up so can I go for 10 NSDs please? Starting small and building up my confidence again oh, and no other challenges, promise!!
• Thanks fedup.It keeps me in check too.
  Welcome back Suziebabe .I remember you.Glad to see you back here.Good luck with the challenge!
• Yay! Usual starter of 10 and 5 in a row please!
• And hello to a happy holiday month challenge with lots of sunny days, beaches, blue skies and ice creams! Thank you marmite for being on the ball as usual, and please put me down for my usual 15 NSDs.......August totally rocks!
• Hi, I'll have another go in August please. 15 was a bit tricky this month so I'll go with....
  10 NSD for August
  Hopefully I may get more!
• Since breaking my wrist 3 weeks ago I've struggled to get any NSDs (lack of ability to cook means several purchases of ready meals, and ban from driving while I have a cast means several days of spends on bus and/or train fares).
  As I'm still looking at another 3 weeks minimum (possibly 5) with the cast and also have a week away with young children in August, I'm going to set myself a lower than normal target.
  So sign me up for 10 NSDs please
• After my success in July (with 2 days to go) I'm hoping to continue my days of no spending. We've got a week's holiday to Austria this month (paid for over several months) so I'm going to aim for 10 NSDs again :-) when I'm back at school in September I'll up my target!
• Can I join with a target of 15 SFDs and 5 in a row please. I am in the process of changing all my direct debits to come out on the same day of the month so hopefully it will be more!
  Thank you.