Comments on: 72 Hours Without Spending

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:50:40 +0000

In reply to Dyana.

You can totally do it! I know what you mean about weekend spending though. It can be so difficult. You almost have to find hobbies that are free that you can tackle during that time.

By: Dyana

Dyana — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 01:25:12 +0000

Sadly, I think the longest I've gone without swiping a card is 48 hours. I do pretty well during the week but once the weekend comes I get bored and things can get ugly! I'm 6 month pregnant and my cravings are getting quite costly. I would like to challenge myself and go three whole days without spending...kinda like a spending cleanse.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 21:42:27 +0000

In reply to Ryan @ Just Another Dollar.

That's actually such a good idea. I should totally leave my debit card at home! hahaha RIP.

By: Ryan @ Just Another Dollar

Ryan @ Just Another Dollar — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 19:37:01 +0000

I've actually done this for 3+ days twice over the last couple of weeks somewhat unintentionally. I stopped carrying my debit card in my wallet in January to put a halt to my tendency to impulse-buy. With working 10-12 hour days doing taxes (RIP social life) this time of year, I have about 8 transactions outside of auto-debits on my bank statement in the last month.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:50:36 +0000

In reply to EL.

It was an awesome weekend! Investing after a period of no-spend is such a good idea. Thanks for sharing.

By: EL

EL — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:27:22 +0000

Sounds like a great weekend. I believe happiness shouldn't involve spending money. I do no spend weeks at times just to test myself with money management. After the no spend period I invest some money.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:59:41 +0000

In reply to Danielle.

That's very true! I actually find I regularly spend less money in the summer (outside of events), because there is more to do and I can get outside more often. Picnics and runs are my favorite summer activities! Definitely take on the challenge :)

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:58:46 +0000

In reply to Jaymee @ Smart Woman.

YESSSS, you are the best! Good luck :)

By: Jaymee @ Smart Woman

Jaymee @ Smart Woman — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:27:47 +0000

This weekend! (Because you told me to be impulsive xD)

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:28:23 +0000

No spend weekends are really good/easy for winter, but the real challenge is to continue doing something similar during spring/summer months! When I was paying down my student loan I would give myself not necessarily a zero budget, but a super tight "budget" for those weekends. I'd bike everywhere, bring my own snacks/picnics/etc but still be able to grab a coffee or pint when needed to make sure I was still able to do the things I wanted. I've been really spend-y lately, so I think I should pick up the challenge again :)