tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post3841510433917920324..comments2023-07-16T03:51:02.402-04:00Comments on A Soft Place to Land HAS MOVED!: The No-Spend Challenge ~~ A Guest PostKimbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16013989296760980717noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-53226000910511304582009-06-06T21:44:56.009-04:002009-06-06T21:44:56.009-04:00What a wonderful idea. It is amazing what other th...What a wonderful idea. It is amazing what other things we can fill our time with --- and how creative we can be when we are not spending money. Thanks for the reminder.ImagineCozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563240103805236437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-9429866653178616042009-06-05T21:28:24.836-04:002009-06-05T21:28:24.836-04:00What a great post! I know I spend on some of the ...What a great post! I know I spend on some of the same things. Maybe we'll try this sometime.<br /><br />~KimKim @ Everything Etsyhttp://www.everythingetsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-86972242489248914422009-06-05T14:28:06.068-04:002009-06-05T14:28:06.068-04:00Beautiful post.
As I prepare to go to grad scho...Beautiful post. <br /><br />As I prepare to go to grad school on a budget, I was thinking today of how to continue to make my life beautiful without buying extra "stuff". This post reminds me that I could.Nickyhttp://www.pyaspirite.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-6258868609860557302009-06-04T22:44:48.445-04:002009-06-04T22:44:48.445-04:00Thank you for sharing your experience. With the e...Thank you for sharing your experience. With the economy and government spending constantly in the news, I find myself desiring a more simplistic lifestyle and looking for enjoyment in the little things. Your article is an inspiration.Missiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316783139842728685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-57912375459333764762009-06-04T21:54:17.783-04:002009-06-04T21:54:17.783-04:00This is so timely for me. We have had some very b...This is so timely for me. We have had some very big expenses recently (medical bills, car repairs, etc) and have just taken a look at our finances. If we cut back on most of the unnecessary stuff and follow our first-ever budget, we can have our car paid off in less than a year AND save a ton more a month. We're trying it this month to see how it goes. Thanks for helping me to feel like there's someone else out there!Lindsay @ Makelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297051613037052081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-53562463096699386442009-06-04T21:52:42.609-04:002009-06-04T21:52:42.609-04:00This is an awesome post!! i so need to hear this....This is an awesome post!! i so need to hear this...we've been thinking as a family on ways to re-ground ourselves and this would be a perfect idea! thank you for sharing this!!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505400244508997297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-48814970099595569632009-06-04T21:39:34.484-04:002009-06-04T21:39:34.484-04:00Excellent post! This is our lifestyle... not by ch...Excellent post! This is our lifestyle... not by choice. But it does bring out creativity, and an appreciation for the ways the Lord provides! We take a lot less for granted, that's for sure. Blessings!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453550769150945432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-18691803657202229492009-06-04T21:32:03.288-04:002009-06-04T21:32:03.288-04:00I soooo need to do this! I feel out of control so...I soooo need to do this! I feel out of control some months!M.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08211421486462460809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-40725948603886443702009-06-04T21:04:24.047-04:002009-06-04T21:04:24.047-04:00I am in love with this concept. I am all for the ...I am in love with this concept. I am all for the "less is more" life style. Great post. Frugally yours, Loriwhite flower farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786005120187949645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-52128846337052387672009-06-04T17:33:38.145-04:002009-06-04T17:33:38.145-04:00I also enjoyed reading this post. We're terrib...I also enjoyed reading this post. We're terrible with spending especially when one thinks about the free rent, utilities and mileage that we receive per our jobs.<br />I'm planning on a no spend for July so we'll see how our family does.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595549057172510815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-13104856532178592232009-06-04T16:16:46.694-04:002009-06-04T16:16:46.694-04:00How funny.... our family did the EXACT same thing ...How funny.... our family did the EXACT same thing in FEBRUARY also. Thank goodness it was the shortest month. We only made it to the 22nd before we broke down and went out to eat. It takes ALOT of discipline and food planning in my opinion. But it was a good wake up call to what we would normally spend $ on without even thinking about it.<br /><br />Great post!Magic Brushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663747993075580281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-18816905015916709462009-06-04T16:13:00.805-04:002009-06-04T16:13:00.805-04:00I am feeling pulled to try the challenge! I am no...I am feeling pulled to try the challenge! I am not sure my hubby would do cartwheels. . .maybe for my piece of the challenge, but not for his! I am going to think about it, and pray about it, and talk to hubby about it. . .Holly Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08267503229093142779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-14416675971616745532009-06-04T16:09:13.565-04:002009-06-04T16:09:13.565-04:00You are amazing. Thanks for your great example.You are amazing. Thanks for your great example.Kaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04151071910005671246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-90028344750872213222009-06-04T15:31:34.463-04:002009-06-04T15:31:34.463-04:00I totally need to pray about a no spend challenge....I totally need to pray about a no spend challenge. I'm like you - I have probably been pulled to this more than I think. We live somewhat frugrally for the most part but it is so easy to waste money in the smallest places. Oh well - at least I decorated my door on a budget today - hee hee!<br />Can't wait to see what you decide!Southern Fried Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772821883734481802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-49014481404917498202009-06-04T14:25:15.570-04:002009-06-04T14:25:15.570-04:00We did no eating out for a month but no spending?!...We did no eating out for a month but no spending?! Oh...that would be hard! Although, my budget would love it!Jenny@ L.O.T.s of Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169266671721811689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-90472917098588180512009-06-04T13:54:07.426-04:002009-06-04T13:54:07.426-04:00Great article!! Thanks for sharing it with us, Kim...Great article!! Thanks for sharing it with us, Kimba and Amy. :) I am trying VERY hard to not go crazy this summer. No amusement park passes, etc. We did FREE story time at the library this morning, and it was great. :)Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-60705282119865944062009-06-04T13:34:17.913-04:002009-06-04T13:34:17.913-04:00Thanks Kimba and Amy-I love this idea and would lo...Thanks Kimba and Amy-I love this idea and would love to give it a try willingly! We've had seasons where we've been forced to do this-those are great lessons learned!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231197848904182078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-81898759209839752692009-06-04T13:31:35.060-04:002009-06-04T13:31:35.060-04:00Awesome!!! We did the same thing this past Feb. ...Awesome!!! We did the same thing this past Feb. You can read about our no spend month here:<br /><br />http://preparednessnibblesandbits.blogspot.com/2009/03/real-life-living-it.html<br /><br />I could truly relate to EVERYTHING you said. Thanks for sharing!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17650386366226859611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-23004254130316866222009-06-04T12:47:54.486-04:002009-06-04T12:47:54.486-04:00What a great post, I'll be adding it to my ins...What a great post, I'll be adding it to my inspiration file! I was just talking with Hubby about this an hour ago!! We are trying to pinch pennies and have also decided to stop any unnecessary spending. I'll be showing this post to him later! Thanks!! :)<br />StaceyStacey @ The Blessed Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033930461129202765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-57238888536566611312009-06-04T11:53:33.102-04:002009-06-04T11:53:33.102-04:00Hubby and I are doing this very thing this month. ...Hubby and I are doing this very thing this month. June is tough for us. We have 2 birthdays, 2 kids going to camp, a class reunion and a womens conference. However all the above have been paid for. I like doing it in Feb though - less days! :-) <br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement. I am printing and putting on the fridge!Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510912558510782280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-70706348333967432032009-06-04T11:31:19.496-04:002009-06-04T11:31:19.496-04:00LOVE this idea! What a great challenge-great post...LOVE this idea! What a great challenge-great post!Kristen, pajama mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336908966908604867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-9063749989122813812009-06-04T11:24:15.823-04:002009-06-04T11:24:15.823-04:00Oooooo. I love this. Dare I try it myself?Oooooo. I love this. Dare I try it myself?Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420323636035062088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-78163877703383333072009-06-04T10:43:59.268-04:002009-06-04T10:43:59.268-04:00Kimba, thanks for sharing Amy with us today and he...Kimba, thanks for sharing Amy with us today and her thoughts and ideas on no spending. I have been trying really hard to cut down on my spending because I've finally realized how much I spend on things because I think they are cute, nice, fun, etc. but not necessarily things I truly need. Amy's thoughts are inspiring me to take it a step further and do a no spend challenge. Thanks so much for the post!<br /><br />NancyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601073005728827355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-19072659809461107922009-06-04T10:41:53.045-04:002009-06-04T10:41:53.045-04:00Amy - thank you so much for sharing. What a blessi...Amy - thank you so much for sharing. What a blessing to discover the simple life is the good life! We have traveling coming up, but after that I think I may take up your challege!DeAnnahttp://coffeeonthetable.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212416519726161477.post-24245263813525679862009-06-04T10:29:19.173-04:002009-06-04T10:29:19.173-04:00This is wonderful Kimba - thanks for having her sh...This is wonderful Kimba - thanks for having her share with us!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074719431414508374noreply@blogger.com