2016 controlled Spend/ No Spend

[3catslady]

update:  16 NSD, 14 CSD,

[3catslady]

October update: 17 NSD, 14 CSD.

So far this month I am at 1 NSD and 1 CSD.  I got groceries and gas for the car.  I also paid the expenses.  I have one expense left which isn't due until the 23rd.  I should have 4 more controlled spend days for groceries unless I run out of something between shopping days.  Most of the time I forget my list and therefore, don't get everything I need.  I usually run out of milk and have to get more in the middle of the week.  I only buy a quart because I usually don't go through more than that in a week.

[3catslady]

November update:  3 NSD, 1 CSD,

[3catslady]

November update:  13 NSD, 3 CSD.

[moneysquirrel]

I've been Mia on this thread.  Lost track of my numbers but have not gone overboard. I did pick up a few things for gifts and a few for me but have the money saved for all. Keeping busy with the usual -- school, crafts and house.  Occasionally fighting the usual sinus issues that I get every year at this time of year. Hope all had a great Thanksgiving.

[3catslady]

November update:  23 NSD, 5 CSD.

I am not spending through the week, just on the weekend.   I did have to get a quart of milk last Wednesday but that is all.

[3catslady]

November total:  24 NSD, 6 CSD.

I had to get another quart of milk and they had a pumpkin pie for 50% off because it was a day out of date.

[moneysquirrel]

I have no idea with my numbers are as I haven't been keeping track.  Need to be more proactive on that front.  Have only been purchasing items that I need and I know that I will need to make a major stock up run soon.  Waiting for the school break to do so as it will be easier than trying to do it on a weekend during this time of year or after school.  Only been purchasing the needed items .  My staples are getting low as I have been using up items that I have as much as I can. 

[3catslady]

I know we have a week yet but is anyone going to start the 2017 Controlled Spend/No Spend thread?

[Blonde Granny]

3catslady.......if you would like, I can lock this thread for 2016 and you can start a new on for 2017. If so, I will lock this one on Jan 1.

[moneysquirrel]

Have not been keeping track of numbers.  Have not gone overboard but December is a pricey month for me as several insurance premiums are due, some holiday shopping, car maintenance and so on.  No major shopping trips and with  the little shopping that was done I did not go overboard on anything. The next few months will be similar as some additional insurance premiums are due then.  Also taxes.  I take in a deep breath and slowly release it as each item is finished.

I also have to do a major Sam's run this week.  Have been putting things off as I didn't want to fight the holiday shoppers and the lines.  I usually do a major stock-up of basics around this time of year so my list will be quite long. Not looking forward to that chore but I want to do in during this week off so I don't have to fight the weekend shoppers as I usually have to do.

[3catslady]

Blonde Granny:  I don't know how to start a new thread but if you would copy ses's first post for this year as a start post, that would be great.  Then on the 1st you can lock this one.  Thank you and have a great new year.

[Blonde Granny]

Since Ses hasn't been here for awhile, I'll start the new thread on Jan 1 and lock the one for 2016. Until then, post as you like on the current one.

[3catslady]

December update:  4 NSD, 25 CSD.

Lousy month!!!!!

[3catslady]

December update:  6 NSD, 25 CSD,

I am so done with this year and ready to start fresh.

[moneysquirrel]

This month involved a lot of expenses but most of them were necessary evils.   Insurance premiums, restocking the pantry, limited Christmas items, clothing (all on sale and need to replace those that I have to eliminate due to overuse), car service and inspection and several other little things.  All are paid for and I will begin anew in 2017.

Have a happy new year.