Here it is! My Frugal Living Resolution is “NO SHOP January” and I’m challenging you to participate.
Coupons have afforded me the chance to FILL my cupboards, closets, and freezer. I mean FULL. (Granted I live in a 700 sq ft space, so that’s easily done…) The purpose of stockpiling products at rock bottom prices is to NEVER pay full retail price and to live on what you have until the next sale cycle allows to you purchase those items again at rock bottom prices (or FREE!) So… I’m going to live on just what I have for the entire month! I will eat from the pantry/freezer until everything’s gone purchasing only the fresh items I need – salad fixins, fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
My challenge is not only grocery. I will not purchase ANY household or personal care items either! I have plenty! I will ONLY allow myself to do deals if they are totally FREE – zero out of pocket.
Your “NO SHOP January” may vary based on how long you’ve been couponing. Your stockpile may not be big enough to sustain your family for an entire month so adjust your rules accordingly. The point is to spend as little out of pocket this month as possible. Are you up for it? What rules will you hold yourself to for your “NO SHOP January”?? Let us know in the comments section!
I’ll post an update in a week and you can let us know how you’re doing.
Happy New Year! All the best to you in 2010!
I am joing in on this and I have decided NOT to buy cereal this month either http://bit.ly/8O5x5h
Rebecca,
Sounds like you have a great plan – thanks for sharing!
I don’t think I’ll be buying cereal for the next 6 months, let alone January! ;-)
~Jolon