You think its a good idea?

[RileyNY]

I work but make not much money. I decided to try to sell 1 of my dress on ebay. I really want a ring by the end of this year and am really saving up for it. I don''t eat lunch ''cause I think if I waste money on a $10+ lunch then I will never save money that way.
Do you think its a good idea?

 

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 3/3/2010 10:08:57 PM
Author:RileyNY
I work but make not much money. I decided to try to sell 1 of my dress on ebay. I really want a ring by the end of this year and am really saving up for it. I don''t eat lunch ''cause I think if I waste money on a $10+ lunch then I will never save money that way.
Do you think its a good idea?

Sure, why not? But eat lunch, just take from home rather than eating out.

 

[yssie]

yup - giving up those $10-a-day lunches and $4 morning coffees will go a long way! FI and I have started bargain hunting for everything, including groceries, even if it takes an extra hour, we cling-wrapped the gigantic never-fully-closed window in the bedroom, we bundle up instead of turning on the heater, and we've saved a truly startling amount the last few months//

 

[stone-cold11]

yap, bring a lunch box, don''t skip meal, it will come back to haunt you down the road.

 

[Cinna]

Date: 3/3/2010 10:15:05 PM
Author: yssie
yup - giving up those $10-a-day lunches and $4 morning coffees will go a long way! FI and I have started bargain hunting for everything, including groceries, even if it takes an extra hour, we cling-wrapped the gigantic never-fully-closed window in the bedroom, we bundle up instead of turning on the heater, and we''ve saved a truly startling amount the last few months//

My boyfriend/fiance and I have decided that as soon as we get the ring, we are in total lockdown mode when it comes to spending. Even though we don''t live together, we also have to take drastic measures to save up for our wedding and to be honest, I don''t know if I can be so diligent as you two Yssie!

I tried to let go of the $10 lunches and have rationed myself down to the 5-7$ a day lunches. So I guess in lockdown I''ll have to start rationing to 3-5?

 

[susimoo]

Date: 3/3/2010 10:09:49 PM
Author: dreamer_dachsie

Date: 3/3/2010 10:08:57 PM

Author:RileyNY

I work but make not much money. I decided to try to sell 1 of my dress on ebay. I really want a ring by the end of this year and am really saving up for it. I don''t eat lunch ''cause I think if I waste money on a $10+ lunch then I will never save money that way.

Do you think its a good idea?

Sure, why not? But eat lunch, just take from home rather than eating out.

A HUGE second on this. Every little helps.

Hope you get the ring of your dreams.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/4/2010 5:43:52 AM
Author: Stone-cold11
yap, bring a lunch box, don''t skip meal, it will come back to haunt you down the road.

I have to thritto this advice, skipping meals is never a good idea. You can pack yourself a lunch inexpensively and still save.