a spending freeze!

[JoGibson]

our house has gone on a weekend spending freeze! No one may spend a penny from 5 pm on friday to 5 am on monday for the next 6 months.  We arent going all out and shutting off the house breaker (some do) but the debit cards and cash all gets locked away.  I figured we can save about $50 a week from limiting "fun" and "I want" spending.  We also got an "I want" calendar.  From now on if you want something you write it on there and if you still want it in one week we go back for it.  We started that two weeks ago and so far have not bought an "I want" item.

[shortycmlb]

Jun. 5, 2011 at 10:05 AM

YAY! Thats a good idea :)

I WANT Zumba for the Kinect ;) Ill still WANT It in 5 months when Black Friday rolls around and our finances are better too lol

[matchmaker]

Jun. 5, 2011 at 11:55 AM

let us know how it works out.  sounds like a great idea!

 

[Alynn74]

Jun. 5, 2011 at 3:51 PM

Great Idea!!

[MommaEthel]

Jun. 5, 2011 at 6:02 PM

I'm all for the non-frivolous spending! I have been clipping coupons to save money that we just blow later anyway! It's a vicious cycle that I want to end! Good luck to you as well!

[irishcoffee]

Jun. 5, 2011 at 8:18 PM

I love this idea, please update so we can watch the progress!

[beanielips]

Jun. 5, 2011 at 9:55 PM

Oh, I love the "I want" calendar!  That is a great idea.

[ta2dirishlass]

Jun. 5, 2011 at 11:36 PM

The I want calendar is an EXCELLENT idea! Good for you!

[brandoneaglemom]

Jun. 6, 2011 at 9:01 AM

THIS IS VERY INTERESTING. I HAVE A BIG PROBLEM WITH SPENDING MONEY, JUST ME AND HUBBY AND I THINK THIS IS EXCELLENT!!! IM GONNA TRY THIS!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU

[MamaWolf777]

Jun. 6, 2011 at 1:32 PM

Wonderful idea, but I'd never get the other half on board...

[Erica_Smerica]

Jun. 6, 2011 at 4:58 PM

Woohoo! that is awesome!