2024 Controlled and No Spend thread

[catsareme]

FYI - Rakuten is offering 11%+ rebates on a number of sites.  Might be worth checking it out if in the market to do some shopping.

[Iggy aka IG]

I watched a few YouTube videos earlier today featuring meals made from Dollar Tree ingredients.  I don't eat a lot of prepared food, and I am primarily a low carber, so I was particularly interested in a video focusing on keto items.  I think the next time I'm in the area, I'll stop in and check it out.

-The Upside ap continues to earn money
-Continuing to use up leftover food in creative ways
-Last week's Sam's Club order was rather large, but it was needed household products and proteins
-Entertained at home rather than going out with our neighbor friends
-I've been averaging one WFH day a week which reduces vehicle fuel and wear and tear costs.  My 7-year-old vehicle has an average of 7,000 annual miles on it.

[Iggy aka IG]

I had $20 to spend for groceries last night and sent $17.35 including tax.  Almond milk, a gallon of water, and fruits and veggies.

My calendar reminded me of the fact I used points for an upcoming hotel stay, so the room rate will be less than $80.

ETA:  Yesterday I "won" a $10 Amazon gift card which I'll put toward a new 3 stall kitty litter bin for the furry kiddos.

[TheOtherMe]

Nov 14, 2024 16:20:23 GMT -5 Iggy aka IG said:

My calendar reminded me of the fact I used points for an upcoming hotel stay, so the room rate will be less than $80.

I made a hotel reservation for Christmas.  Out of pocket will be parking and incidentals.  Of course, the gas to get there.  

It's a long term stay hotel so I plan to take food.

[Iggy aka IG]

Nov 14, 2024 16:26:36 GMT -5 TheOtherMe said:

Nov 14, 2024 16:20:23 GMT -5 Iggy aka IG said:

My calendar reminded me of the fact I used points for an upcoming hotel stay, so the room rate will be less than $80.

I made a hotel reservation for Christmas.  Out of pocket will be parking and incidentals.  Of course, the gas to get there.  

It's a long term stay hotel so I plan to take food.

Nice!  

[startsmart]

I found out today that the city sent out tax bills that are incorrect so I am waiting to pay it when the replacement comes. It should be LESS which makes me happy. I’ve also put several hundred into a sinking fund for next year’s annual bills.

Waiting for my new mattress to arrive on Monday so I can get that set up.

ETA: so the mattress was to be delivered Saturday. Great. Then Monday. Okay. Then it arrived today! I’m happy to have it set up even if they can’t figure out shipping.

Now I’ve got to haul off the old one to the so it’s out of my house!

[startsmart]

I’m at 13/20 NSD and should get 2 more no spends this week. Saturday is one of those rural small town festivals and I’m going with friends so I’ll probably buy some stuff there. Yesterday was a planned spend to get the kittens spayed.

How are y’all thinking towards the future regarding price increases (not a political discussion, just the fact that the incoming president has promised massive tariffs which will increase prices on overseas goods. So… everything.)?

This year I had to buy a water heater, new mattress and laptop so I’m hopeful the large expenses are out of the way. I may buy a new tv during end of year sales because somehow a 50” tv is the same cost as the 32” one I bought a decade ago. Seriously, they’re so cheap and I’m looking for a good deal.