tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post2167433413934486148..comments2024-03-26T20:28:49.039-04:00Comments on Buttercup Counts her Blessings: The Return of No Spending (Most of) MayButtercuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-59035876736989250562021-05-19T20:39:59.557-04:002021-05-19T20:39:59.557-04:00Lately, I have been very mindful of non-impulse bu...Lately, I have been very mindful of non-impulse buying more so because of not needing anything but actually because I have been giving more thought to a purchase and applying the want vs. need principle. We have, of course, spent $ on recent day trips or getaways, and many of the places we visited have no cost. we are finding that you don't need to go far or spend $ to find interesting attractions.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-78821408204615931312021-05-17T00:19:07.792-04:002021-05-17T00:19:07.792-04:00I will definitely join you in No Spending May only...I will definitely join you in No Spending May only becos we are in lockdown again. I have been in the same situation as you when sometimes you just feel like buying cos it looks good and not becos I need it. Then I take a walk around other shops to forget, and something else catches my mind and I have 2 problems now. Life is tough!!!kestrelhttp://jomcolourme.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-32876362533822517802021-05-16T20:04:35.855-04:002021-05-16T20:04:35.855-04:00First of all, thanks for stopping by my blog to &q...First of all, thanks for stopping by my blog to "chat":) I've never done a NO SPENDING month...I wouldn't even attempt as I know I would blow it right away. Especially on my two grandchildren:) However, I have been doing my very best not to buy any craft supplies unless they are absolutely necessary...like adhesive. I am trying to use up what I have. I tend to be an impulse shopper and in the last couple of years I've tried to work on that. I've done decently well...other than SHOES!!! I adore shoes!!!! Good luck on your NO SPENDING MAY. Good for you for even attempting!!!CHERIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16339717663308847703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-46268575708806425232021-05-15T20:10:00.145-04:002021-05-15T20:10:00.145-04:00I have always been fairly prudent with my spending...I have always been fairly prudent with my spending, but since my 2011 hemorrhagic stroke my spending has been slim. I am getting a little braver with online purchases. And recently I spent a morning shopping for fabric with my sister-in-law who is a gifted seamstress. She is creating my "mother of the groom" outfit for my son's September wedding. My SIL is crafting my outfit to accommodate my stroke-related challenges!<br /><br />Shopping and lunch "my treat" was a lovely outing. She was also very intuitive about helping me physically navigate getting in and out of stores and the restaurant. She is a blessing! <br /><br />Best wishes on your May mindfulness!LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369350929348290480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-6560042490041189042021-05-14T19:08:17.769-04:002021-05-14T19:08:17.769-04:00You have been very diligent! Here, we’ve been fina...You have been very diligent! Here, we’ve been finally putting into action a few “home improvement” projects, which does require a bit of expense. Having been in the house 17 years, seems it’s time for an “update” here and there. We’re also hopefully creating an outdoor area that will be attractive to the birds. It’s a great pleasure for us to watch them at the feeder. Nelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731594872663348711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-58908557084930100472021-05-14T15:55:55.609-04:002021-05-14T15:55:55.609-04:00One of the things I miss about the lockdown is tha...One of the things I miss about the lockdown is that I saved so much money! I wasn't into online shopping and we ordered groceries and necessities and picked them up. May is a hard month for me not to spend, because of all the temptations at the garden center. Perhaps I could have a no spending month in June, when I'm busy watering and weeding:)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-87658982664947555002021-05-14T12:43:28.889-04:002021-05-14T12:43:28.889-04:00I saved a lot of money during 2020. Not going out...I saved a lot of money during 2020. Not going out shopping. Now I can visit the stores, I too have to watch what I buy. I try not to buy anything that isn't on sale. I have so much already, I figure I don't need it if the price isn't right. We do have to careful of splurge buying. I'll join you in no spending May. I don't want to over do now that I can finally go shopping!I'm mostly known as 'MA'https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107548726472541669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-74212678431276894702021-05-14T11:35:06.564-04:002021-05-14T11:35:06.564-04:00I try "no spending" but alas there are s...I try "no spending" but alas there are some temptations that I find hard to pass up. Yarn. I don't need it but love to have it. I don't go out, no shows, no concerts, no parties. So I guess a little yarn here and there is okay. Enjoy your day, hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-7487896746578188682021-05-14T11:19:32.195-04:002021-05-14T11:19:32.195-04:00I wish I could say it would be a no spending May, ...I wish I could say it would be a no spending May, but we are going on vacation the first week in June and I am trying to get everything I might need. Glad you getting out and about and happy weekend.Ramblings of a Retired Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983190448035117259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-59547627504885168902021-05-14T10:07:45.084-04:002021-05-14T10:07:45.084-04:00Oh! What show are you going to see?! So far, we...Oh! What show are you going to see?! So far, we've only seen the shows we've seen several times already, and we're not going to spend money to see them again, even thought I'm having definitely Broadway withdrawal! Hopefully, something new and exciting will be announced soon! We haven't seen ANYthing since the Bette Midler Hello Dolly. (Dolly's not really my cup of tea, but I adore Bette!)<br /><br />Good on your for curbing spending. The pandemic was like a giving my AmEx a serious draining LOL.<br /><br />Tristan Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00372571059339403974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-63869756376900198932021-05-14T08:41:16.529-04:002021-05-14T08:41:16.529-04:00I have been in only four stores for very quick tri...I have been in only four stores for very quick trips. This pandemic has taught me that I need very little and many things that I bought before gave me only short satisfaction. Time and how I spend it and who I spend it with is what gives me joy. Oh, and flowers, yes flowers, I need them to plant, to watch them grow, to care for, and to give me purpose. I will do better with a no spending August. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930223252966474185.post-57375753800349549462021-05-14T08:09:29.513-04:002021-05-14T08:09:29.513-04:00I love the idea of no spending May. You inspire me...I love the idea of no spending May. You inspire me to be more mindful about money! Amazon has become my "go to" shopping temptation during the pandemic, and I need to think more about what goes into my shopping cart there. Thanks for this post and the inspriration!Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.com