Monthly Archives: July 2008

Goals For July Revisited!

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

Well, when I set these goals I was hoping and praying I could do it! I’m happy to say, I met every single goal for the month!! 1. To have 18 no spend days – Accomplished 21 days no spending! … Continue reading →

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Why I’m NOT tempted by summer sales!

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

One thing I noticed when I lived in North America was how everyone told you what they bought on sale. Over lunch break @ work people would pop into the local mall or drug store (nothing like our small chemists … Continue reading →

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Daily Tracking – July 30th!

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

No Spending 21/18 days! I know I’ll be spending tomorrow, so in the month of July I’ve spent money on a total of 10 days, four of those were due to medication b/c of illness. I remember trying not spend … Continue reading →

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Daily Tracking – July 28th and 29th!

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

July 28th – No Spending 19/18 July 29th – No Spending 20/18 I honestly thought I would struggle and NOT make the 18, the first week it was so very very hard, now I’m already hoping I can try to … Continue reading →

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Learning To Love Sundays

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

Before I began on this downshifting, simplicity path, I hated Sundays. They were filled with dread about the impending day. I did many things over the years to try to enjoy Sundays, most involved spending money and none helped me … Continue reading →

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Daily Tracking & Catchup with Groceries!

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

Sorry I’ve been MIA, someone in my office was off sick, so I ended up on a business trip Tues-Thurs! I wanted to say thank you for all the sweet comments that have been left on past posts as people … Continue reading →

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I still can’t believe it!

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

Daily Tracking July 22nd – 16/18 no spend days! As long as no unexpected expenses come up I should have 4 days between now and the 31st where I have to spend… I’ll write proper posts again soon, this week … Continue reading →

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Daily Tracking

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

July 20 – 14/18 July 21 – 15/18 I still can’t quite believe it, before I started on this journey I found it hard not to spend 1 or 2 days a week, I was always getting little things like … Continue reading →

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Deciding not to spend – July 19th – Daily Tracking!

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

Saturdays are the day I usually spend, granted not big amounts, but a couple of newspapers, a coffee or fizzy water, postage, maybe meet up with friends for a drink etc. I try never to spend more than £10- £15 … Continue reading →

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Daily Tracking – July 17 and 18

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Frugal Trenches

July 17- £4.70 – unplanned expense, became faint @ work and needed to eat a carb (my blood sugar was dangerously low) and as I’d already eaten my lunch, needed to go to the expensive sandwich shop (well my colleague … Continue reading →

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