NO SPEND CHALLENGE | a week in my life without buying anything (hopefully...)
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- thanks for watching ✨ welcome to another No Spend Week VLOG!!! I'm so excited for this one. I challenged myself to buy nothing for a week, and here is how it went!
How to do a no spend challenge:
- determine the length of time (for me it's 7 days)
- determine any "safe spends" (for me groceries and dog care)
- try and live your normal life without locking yourself in your home 🙈
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0:00 Intro + Rules
8:16 Monday
14:06 Tuesday
21:40 Wednesday
23:52 Thursday
31:13 Friday
41:21 Weekend + Wrap Up
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would you try a no spend week? or longer? (ps. this video was filmed in MARCH! sorry it took me so long to get it up, but glad it's finally here. enjoy!)
I’ve tried a one month no spend and it really helped 🙂
As long as I have enough books to read and food in my fridge I guess I could do it 😊
Would like to try it sometime
I def want to try, at least during the week. Im bad about hitting the grocery store way too often.
I think I might have to try a no spend week as a fun challenge to stay on budget this month! Beginning of April has me in a whirlwind 🥹✨
I like setting a target at the beginning of each month for the minimum number of 'no spend' days I'll have. I started with 4, now up to 13 days in a month. It gives me a goal but still some flexibility. It's made me much more mindful, and I plan ahead what I need to purchase on my 'spending' days 💖✨️
ohh this is a great idea! spread them out instead of one concentrated week 🫶🏻
Same!! I give myself 8 days so far but would like to up to 10 around 1/3. Love seeing my budget calendar at the end of the month all the no spends.
Do you count your auto-pay bill dates as "no spend days"? I'd love to try this but wondering about this 🤔
@elizamartin4263 if I have an auto-payment scheduled but I don't spend anything else, I still count it as a no-spend day. In my mind, my auto-pays are essential i.e. I can't choose to not pay or postpone. For my no-spend days, I'm looking at all the stuff where I can make an active decision to buy (or not buy) those things on that day. Hope that makes sense! 💖✨️
@@MissRach12 yes it does, thanks for explaining your method! 😇
We’d LOVE a ‘What I spend in a day’ vlog!! 🩷 Another idea for you, a ‘Low spend week’ where you walk us through the ways you consciously saved money on everyday things? Like walking instead of driving, buying alternative options to certain products etc. Looking forward to your next one! 🩷☺️
ohhh YES this is a great idea!! i can’t wait to film it 😍😍
You did great on the challenge Zoe and the coffee that Js got you was definitely not "cheating". I really enjoy watching your no spend challenges 🥰 yes to a what I spend in a week vlog 👏
thank you Poppy!! 🩷🩷 so glad you are interested in a “what i spend in a week” vlog!!
Totally agree that everyone should do what works for them. Videos like this just show people that there are more ways to do something. My husband and I meal plan for 2 weeks at a time, only shopping once. We rarely have food waste. It just works because we like to stick to lists and schedules. But I can see that would drive many people nuts 😂
omg girl that is my dream!!! i WISH i was like that 😂 maybe one day
UGHHH thank you for blessing us with a 50 min vlog!!!💗💗
we love long vlogs 💖
Zoe ! You have envelopes and gas money or car money !! It’s about NOT buying splurges ( maybe teeth hygiene not too necessary or can be delayed) … but if I have an envelope for it ! I spend it and I don’t regret it !!! Glenda … ❤
JS & Zoe & Maggie ♥️🎼🎹 rocking in the car so sweet !!
hahaha thank you 🩷🩷 jammin to the AI tunes 😂😂
Be careful with flushable wipes!!! They have to be thrown in the garbage, not down the toilet. The wipes don't disintegrate and can cause major damage in your sewage pipes! Labelling them "flushable" is major greenwashing :(
Love the video though! It's amazing that you were able to push yourself to be more intentional and disciplined about your spending. Also love "what I spend in a week" videos
oh no!! that is terrible news about the wipes 😭😭 i feel betrayed! but thank you for letting me know. and thank you for the love!! i can’t wait to film a what i spend in a week 🩷
I’m so happy when you mention Maggie. She’s so beautiful and sweet 🥰
aw thank you 🩷🩷🐶
I loved the vibes and silliness in this video!! You're doing awesome, Zoe!💘💘
hehe thank you so much!! 🩷🩷
I love your set up for the challenge and the realness around making it something modest and doable versus setting yourself up for failure with unrealistic goals.
Hi Zoe, I really like your videos. They are so "normal" (not in a negative way) and honest. lots of love from Switzerland 🤎
thank you so much! 💚
You are my fave… thanks for being so REAL girl ❤
Zoe we love the silly side of you!!!! Thanks for the great video :)
I absolutely love that sweater with the gold hearts ❤️
thank you so much!! 🩷🩷
this was delightful to watch! I love this side of you !
🥹🥹🩷🩷 thank you!!!
We love a long vlog! Thanks for sharing Zoe 💖
yayyy 🩷 thanks for watching
Yes we do❤
Girl you look so happy and radiant in this vid!! Love your content ✨
aw thank you so much!! 🩷
Yayyy first!! 🥰 Watching this as motivation while I finish some tedious tasks
ahh yay!! 💖 good luck
Any video you make is interesting to watch.
What you spend in a week would be an awesome vlog as well.✌✌
thank you!! 💖
I love this! I do no spend months 2-3 months out of the year just to challenge myself to live on less (besides budgeted groceries, there is no eating out, no clothing spending, etc). It really helps you get ahold of your finances and practice more self control :)
Thank you for sharing Zoe.
You did great ! No spend challenge i often see , the grocery, essentials , gas dont count as a spend and gifts also. Don't be too hard on yourself 😊 gas and a coffee from js is great.
I love your videos
I think your Monday thru Friday was successful because you were intentional and had support from JS. My favorite part was the joint cheering that the class for JS that ended up being free since you used a pre-purchased class. I think being intentional and using your fail-safes like using a pre-purchase class is a win. Something we can all be mindful up with our spending. Great job Zoe!!🎉🎉
Yess he definitely was supportive! And that was such a relief hehe 💕 Thank you for watching and leaving such a kind comment!
I would love to learn more about your makeup routine!
24:00 I love that part of the vlog. You put a huge smile on my face 😄
aw yay!!! i was actually surprised I filmed it haha cuz I was just messing around, but I do love to sing for Maggie 😂
@@ZoePritchard I loved it I had to watch it multiple times 😂
You inspired me to do a No Spend week last week. I allowed myself to spend on my cats if needed (food, medicine etc), petrol and physical therapy and I ended up only spending on my PT 🎉. I live with my partner and he offered to buy the things needed for our cats so I didn't have to. I'll be implementing this monthly or bi monthly from now on. I felt so accomplished at the end and I feel more secure about my finances for the rest of the month.
This video reminded me that I should do a no spend week starting tmr too! Always love your videos, Zoe 🫶🏼🫶🏼
thank youu!! good luck with it 🩷💸
You are 100% right Zoe, if its something you need get it. Groceries ever day is perfect for you. Why fix it if it isn't broke. So enjoy life its all good. The coffee Jr brought isn't cheating because your not married yet. You are so on time. Hooking JR with the class was perfect it was such a surprise. We love Maggie too😂. Pets are the best.
Your sweater looks so pretty!
thank you!! 💛
I think you did great on the challenge!!😊
thank you Teresa!! 🩷💸
Glad to see you back again Zoe and I really really missed your vlogs so so so much and I wish you have a blessed blessed week ahead💖💖🫶🏻🫶🏻
missed you too 💖💖💖 xoxo
I lovedddd the length of this vlog
ah yay!!
would loveee a what you spend in a week video. i started doing this challenge with you last Tuesday. i, too, failed on the weekend. i think not spending during the week, and having a budget for the weekend is more doable 😅
hahah the monday to friday is deff easier than weekend 🙈
The jam session with JS & Maggie 🥺❤️✨️
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i know for myself, i’m moreso trying to spend consciously rather than low/no spend. obviously i’m not rich and have to be mindful. however, overall, if i can afford something that i genuinely want, i don’t see the need to deprive myself
agree!! this is a great and sustainable mentality 😍❤️
Here in the US we have Daylight Savings in end of March now
Hey Zoe! I just moved into my new apartment for the first time here in Toronto on my own and starting cash budgeting for the first time. I noticed that by payday I didn't even touch my debit card! It really tests your willpower though. I wanted to grab some Tim Hortons but I had no cash left and decided to make a coffee at work!! I truly believe that by the end of the year I can reach all my goals just by one little habit change
oh my gosh this is fantastic!! congratulations 🎉🎉 youre killing it 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
I can't help myself, Maggie is soooo cute 😊
i agree 🙈💖
Love this challenge! Did you get your hoodie from Nordstrom Zella at 25:21? I think I have the same hoodie, haha!
I saw you at Elgin Dinner! You were so pretty!
omg no way 😭😭😭 thank you!!! next time say hi, I would have loved to meet you 🩷
@@ZoePritchard Next time I will ❤❤❤
50 minutes yay ❤
yessss 💖💖
Jeez our flushable wipes are 2 for £1, bag of 4/5 lemons are around £1.20, we thought it was getting expensive in the UK! Xx
The next week on the 24, im going on my " vacations" ( its more that i will be taking care of the pets and house of my uncles, so dont count as much as a leisure vacation). I plan to save there. Wish me luck with those plans 😂
gooood luck!!! 🍀🩷💸
@@ZoePritchard thank you 😭😭
Absolutely LOVE the bee teapot!! I’d ask where you got it, but something tells me it would be from a store we don’t have in Texas. 😭
thank you!! it is so cute but very impractical 😭😭 it spills everywhere! i would check etsy though for something similar
I totally understand the need for fuel when on a no spend week 😅. * how are you and how is your car since the crash? Sending healing energy 🫶🏼
thank you angel 🩷🩷 im stuggling a bit, its been a headache! new vlog with the updates coming soon 🫶🏼 thank you for asking, it means a lot
Whatever life throws at you just persevere. You’ve got this ✨
Where is the grey sweat set from?!!!
Garage 💖 groupedynamite.pxf.io/eleveesweats
No frilly 😊
I tried watching Poor Things and I think I watched the first 25-30 minutes and I was done. It wasn’t for me. In total it’s 2 hrs and 20 min.
oof thats long 😂😂 we’ll see if i give it a try lol
Quick question - if these charges are covered by your cash budget, are you still considering them fails? To me, they're not. It's spending outside the budget that might not meet the challenge. Thoughts?
i see what you mean! to me they are fails for the no spend week because my goal was no “unnecessary” spending, but not overall budget fails
@ZoePritchard I totally get that 🙂 I still agree that being under $100 for a week is pretty great. Hope all is well!!
U and your boyfriend are so cute together ❤❤
thank you 🩷🩷
Might be random but how tall are you? I never really thought about it but you were standing in front of your fridge and you look tall..
5'5!!
I was shook by the same thing 😄❤
I do not consider necessities to be a spend .... you need to eat so spending on groceries is a must, it's no different to spending on a medical appointment or putting fuel in your car if needed. A no spend is to not spending on things you want not need things you need. PS it doesn't mean you get to go to the grocery store and buy extra treats or things you don't need.
agree!!!
Love a long vlog !!❤❤❤❤
Maggie in the background ❤
Do u think of buying one day an electric car?
i would consider!! ive heard that electric cars and canadian winters dont always mix, but im sure down the road when I can afford an electric car they will be better suited for my weather 😂
Next time just do no spending Monday thru Thursday. Not even groceries. Then it forces you to plan ahead on food and gas.
this is a VERY VERY good idea!! i love it 😍
I guess this week is my no spend week since I didn’t get my carbon rebate . 🤦♀️
I wish we just keep it one time and don’t chsnge it
i hate when people live together and act married with finances, but really are just co ed room mates. I wish women would not live with boyfriends. Just my opinion, I think its men getting away with things by not committing to someone.
I think this is an old school mindset that is based off the assumption that women don’t benefit from living with their partner. For me, it (1) benefits me financially because we can split everything, (2) we can divide the household chores and (3) most importantly you have nice company and can share the mundane moments of life
Great video! You inspired me to do my own "no spend week" challenge! I'm also from Montreal 🫶
Whitney!! I love your vlogs 🫶
Oh that song from JS is awesome , just the idea from us do sweet, you’re a lucky girl!! Xx
Wow 12 eggs for $6?! Costco in the US sells 18 eggs for $3
i need a costco membership 😭
@@ZoePritchardI doubt that price is organic though.