Week 4 was really tough, but I haven't cracked just yet.
Well...
I caved in and bought three Rimmel Apocalips in Boots at the weekend. As I'm sure you'll all know (given the massive hype!), these are currently on a 3 for 2 offer AND an intro price at the mo, so I really couldn't pass that up. I bought them in full with my Boots points, so technically I haven't spent any money. I'm thinking of them as a little freebie!
I also popped into LUSH and traded in five empty LUSH pots that I had lying around in my bathroom for a free Fresh Face Mask (I picked up Cosmetic Warrior which I'll review soon), so that'll be nice for a little pampering treat this week.
At work, I was treated to a lovely pub lunch by a colleague, which broke up some of the boredom that I was experiencing with my packed lunches. I'm going to have to experiment with some more exciting lunch ideas for the rest of the ban now.
So I had a pretty good week considering I didn't spend any proper money!
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You had a pretty good week! Freebies definitely help! Well done :)
ReplyDeleteThey most certainly do! :)
DeleteSounds like you had a good week! x
ReplyDeleteI did :) x
DeleteWell done! Boots points don't count! x
ReplyDeleteI hadn't put anything about spending vouchers or points in my rules, but yep, have decided they don't count now! :) x
DeleteI'm wishing I didn't spend as many of my Boots points before the ban. Im itching to get my hands on atleast 2 Apocalips shades!
ReplyDeleteI have serious storage envy after seeing your Muji post. Tried to comment but couldn't for some reason.
I'm glad I saved mine up now, I usually spend them asap!
DeleteThat's odd, I think Blogger's been playing up but thanks, I'm really happy with how it's set up now but it's hard not to just rush out and buy a couple more drawers! x
Well done! Boots points definitely don't count :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear they don't :D
DeleteGreat way to go around it! I'm in a sort of unintentional spending ban and it feels great. I actually feel like I'm saving money x
ReplyDeleteGood to hear Coco! It is a great feeling :) x
DeleteOoh well done for not spending any money (technically)! I hear you with the boring packed lunches, I need to start sprucing them up! x
ReplyDeleteMe too, might make some soups and bring those in instead of cold sandwiches or something x
DeleteI can't wait for the apocalips to hit australia! Haha I love rewards points and vouchers, guilt free shopping ;)
ReplyDeleteGuilt free shopping is the best! :D
DeleteGood job! I had been following your spending ban posts for a couple weeks, but it wasn't until this week that I started my own little spending reduction goals. Its fun to read how other people are saving money!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary! Good luck with your own spending ban - it's definitely encouraging to read others updates on this too :)
DeleteI think you're doing great with this, 4 weeks is amazing, just keep it going :)
ReplyDeletethank you! :)
DeleteKeep going, you can do it!! I like how you're not just not spending money, but also saving it by being savvy with things like freebies for trade ins :)
ReplyDeleteEleanor x
Thanks Eleanor! I'm definitely taking advantage of as many freebies as I can! :) x
DeleteWell done hun. Spending your boots point is fine I think. :) xx
ReplyDeleteI hope it is :D x
DeleteOne of my New Years Resolutions was no spending on non essentials, not really happened (well about as much as the exercising every day one has). It has morphed into 1 comfort purchase a month. Impressed at your will power, might have to try again starting next month.
ReplyDeleteI don't think one nice purchase a month is too bad really, I think most people take these things at their own pace so if you've reduced what you spend already, then that's an achievement in itself :)
DeleteYou're doing amazing! I would've died at the Day 3 mark lol. And those Rimmel Apocalips TOTALLY do not count! :p
ReplyDeleteAwww I bet you would have gone past day 3! :D x
DeleteLol! I wish I had seen this sooner I would have joined in! Too late for me now - that's my excuse anyway ! Boots points are a free pass in my book xxx
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog love it !
Jenny@redheadbeautydiaries.co.uk xx
Nah lots of bloggers are starting it every week, certainly not too late to join in!
DeleteThanks Jenny! :) xx