My No Spend Year Plan 2017
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- I've implemented a no spend year for the rest of 2017 and carrying over into 2018. Join me to hear all the details and comment below if you want to join me!
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It's so refreshing to have Christian content on CZcams, thank you for posting your videos. No Spend Year sounds like such a good idea. I failed miserably with that this year, was going to be 'no spend 2017' for me. This is a great opportunity to get back on it. I think I'd like to join you! x
We are a family of six and we did a no spend January and again this month. I love it because God has blessed us so much my freezer was bursting with food so was my pantry and fridge. I stopped and thought why am I still grocery shopping?Now we are on a journey of using everything and selling things we don't use. It feels so good to have space in the house.
I love your perspective on spending. I'm going to implement the made do attitude here also. I wanted to say thank you for mentioning the book The secrets of your naturally skinny friends. I'm finding so much freedom in not worrying about food and working out so hard every day. It is bringing joy to my heart to like working out again because I'm not beating myself up over not doing enough.
I've only just discovered your videos and so am still working watching them all. I think what made me subscribe was just how positive you are and your videos are a pleasure to watch.
Dear Joy, I just discovered your channel. You're such a beautiful person, inside and out! And although I think you're completely crazy about all the things you're giving up buying for a whole year, I completely get it. You are so brave. As a matter of fact, I've started a minimalist journey two years ago and decided last week to go on a three-months shopping ban. First, I thought only clothes, but you are making me reconsider extending it to more areas. Maybe not books, but house ware, makeup and eating out definitely. Except for taking my 18 year old daughter out for a tête à tête at a restaurant as a graduation present. I am 44, divorced mom of three teenage kids and live in Switzerland btw, and I am sending you lots of love and encouragement for your journey.
Joy, I just love how Jesus is working. Doing less for yourself so you can be free to do more for others. Uganda has a special way of doing that to a person. When I first started coming to Uganda in 2011 my entire life changed. Jesus broke me in the sweetest of ways. I went from living in a 3300 square foot home with my family of 5 to a 1200 square foot home. My desire for "more" became less so I could have "more" for others. It makes BIG space for Jesus. It was super hard on my children but when they were in Uganda with me for the first time this February, they got it. Jesus softened them in such ways and oh how I pray they too will have a heart for the widows and the orphans. I applaud your honesty and your bravery!!! 💕💕💕 Love and hugs!! -Michele Hendrix (I'm signed in under our ministry name)
Sister, you make me weep. It took me a whole day to answer you because I can't not cry when I write you. What you have given, what you have sacrificed. Wow. For these precious, precious ladies. That is well, just amazing. I am humbled by your example in so many ways. Love to you. Please come hang out with me when you are here next time!
You are precious. Thank you for your sweet words. It truly is my joy and delight. I love those ladies dearly. I will definitely come hang out with you the next time I'm there!!!
I just want to say that I have LOVED your videos ever since I found them a few months ago! I get so excited when you post a new one, because I love them all! You are not only blessing those on the mission field, but your also a blessing to mom's like me. I am a SAHM to two boys, age 5&1. I am usually struggling with balancing my faith, my duties as a mother and wife, my home, etc., but it feels so nice to have a Christian friend to listen to. I think of you as a mentor, a mom/sister I wish I had. Thank you so much for what you do! Your videos bring this overwhelmed & lonely 24 year old mama a fresh perspective when I need it most!
Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. My grandmother used to say this and I now find myself repeating it when I want to purchase yet another t-shirt or new beauty products. I hope you will continue to share updates and even stories about what you did instead of spending money. I loved what you said about instead of lunch with the girls they will be coming over and enjoying a baked good with you.
Hi! I applaud your 'no spend plan'! I think it is really refreshing to see something like this on CZcams land. I will not, per say, do a no spend year myself since I do not purchase that very much. I am your age, single and just got on the property market so my money goes into renovating my home (hot water heater and all). It's an old place and quite run down but hey at least it's mine! I have some tips though since I had to be really careful with my money if anyone is interested...
1) I was gifted a kindle ten years ago and use it to read with my kindle unlimited membership. Yes it does cost a little money but nothing compared to real books. I use to spend a fortune on those so a good saving.
2) Food. I am French and so, like many of my peers, not keen on processed food. I cook everything from scratch with some extras to freeze. A lot can be done with left-overs so no wastage and I whizz at cooking something delicious but cheap to have friends around instead of going out.
3) Going out is very expensive where I live so I always look for activities organised outdoors that are free. It's a great way to meet people and get some fresh air.
4) Unless absolutely necessary to buy brand new, I buy a lot of what I need second-hand. Furniture, clothes etc. I avoid over packaged goods and generally things which have a high carbon footprints as much as possible. I was cast out from my religious community but I still very much think that stewardship and taking care of the environment should not be a choice but a duty when possible.
5) I was on a no spend plan for a really long time and felt that it could be quite punishing in certain situation like systematically declining all invitations to go out so I now allow myself 2.5% of my earnings (50 euros) per months for going out with friends or going to the hairdressers once in a while.
I am very much looking forward to your updates on you no spend plan journey. Take care.
This video is so inspiring and convicting. God has been tugging on my heart & challenging me to be more obedient with my finances . I think all of those categories for no spending are also ones that I need to follow. But NO ONLINE SHOPPING is that even possible ?! It would be so hard but what a great way to show God that I am willing to give up these material things for his glory & open up more space for Him . Thanks Joy I always enjoy your videos you are one awesome woman of God! ❤️
Love your videos. Definitely not open to a spend no money ban, but we are definitely simplifying our lives. Using up all of the makeup, skin care, bath and shower stuff before we buy more. Decluttering and donating stuff we don't need. Thrift store shopping for clothes, shoes, house stuff. I could not give up eating out! I hope you stick to your goals! God bless!
Hi Joy! Greetings from Texas! Your No Spend Year has really put spending money (especially on myself) in a new perspective for me. I'm joining your No Spend Year! Thank you for your encouragement! 😊
Yahoo! I'm so glad to have you. I can't wait to hear about your experiences!
Oh Joy - Thank you so much for these videos! They are so encouraging! I live out in the country where internet is sparse and too slow to watch anything on CZcams; so whenever I get a chance to connect to fast internet I catch up with your videos. I've been reading your posts beginning with the one about the ugly couch (years back). That just captured my attention. You're very candid and it's very refreshing! I'm intrigued by this No Spend Year idea and I'm curious to adopt it in certain areas in which I need to be more disciplined in (apps, books & magazines, bible study books, etc). Thanks for the encouragement!
Ha! Yes, my ugly couch post! :) Living in the country sounds lovely!! I am glad to have you along on this journey in whatever form that takes in your life. Blessings!
So you'll remember this, because I got the book recommendation from you!! In Monica Swanson book on food freedom she mentions a quote along the lines of freedom doesn't come without responsibility. And just from listening to IF: online bible study of Enjoying Jesus, discussing spiritual disciplines, grace tends to over-shadow self-discipline, at least I find it true in my life. So your video on discipline in your finances has definitely shed light in some areas that I spend where I shouldn't. A relational conflict that I struggle to address turns into....look at the cutest tanks I got for summer. Or, I'm having a pity party today, so I deserve that $5.75 favorite tea from the tea shoppe, even though I told myself I would only get one tea a week during bible study with a friend. So this has sparked those Holy Spirit nudges to be more disciplined in more spending. Please keep us posted on the journey....And I know you mentioned sharing how you are going to keep up your reading soon, would love to hear what you've been reading, as I've always connected with your book recommendations!
thank you for sharing your perspective. after cutting down and restricting for a loonnng time and then a situationally forced no-buy, im finally able to purchase some of the things i need and want. but after watching this video, im happy to keep in mind this perspective while i do make purchases. it really is so easy to slide into materialism. i'm a very thoughtful buyer, but i'm inspired to approach my purchases now even more thoughtfully, and to look at what i already have with even more contentment.
I've struggled over and over to do a no spend. It has not been easy and I've failed to this point. I am going to try again. You are so right when you say its easy to swing back to being materialistic. Maybe I will have to look at this video every day for awhile to be re-inspired until the no spend becomes a habit. I think your no spend is a great idea!
I'm going to give it a try!
Have just discovered your channel and am really enjoying it. I'd love to hear more about your entire routine. You've mentioned how you schedule your mornings but how do you organise home schooling, housework, meal prep etc and get to bed in time to get up so early? How do you stay so calm?! I'm fascinated by other peoples routines! I'm a psychologist and work with people with eating disorders so I've also loved your discussions around listening to your body etc. AND I'm a 44yo mum of 3 so it's great to hear you're also juggling kids - so many inspiring you tubers are in their 20s without kids. Sorry, long comment. Keep doing what you're doing!! Xox
I have always been a frugal person but would always take advantage of sales. Now I hardly will buy anything. As a stay at home mom I ask myself the "why am I buying this and wouldn't this money be better spent on an experience or my kids future?" I recently watched the documentary True Cost and that has helped me even more not to spend. Great video.
Wow! I am so, so encouraged by you! I have been telling my family that I want to scale down on our stuff, have a big yard sale and put to towards homeschool classes or in our "gonna need to get a different car for dad" fund or something. I am encouraged. I think I will scale down on my closet too. Thank you for sharing!
Awe.this was so encouraging and praying for your journey. Looking forward to future videos. Tfs, blessings
I'm in!!! There are so many things I could do without and I can definitely do with what I have for a (long) while.
Eeee, I’m in joining you in February 2018. I’ve been researching and found your great video. I love that you put it in persepective of others having very little. Great motivational video! Thanks
I love that "a year of making due"!!!
Thanks! I like it too. It reminds me of my grandma who was always making do with what she had...and I took it for granted when I was a kid, but now I appreciate her example so much.
Hi Joy! Yes!!! Super encouraging!!! Thank you for sharing your goals today!! I love the new title " the no spend year"! You have inspired me to actually take back some items to the store that are in the bottom of my closet~I really do not need new things! I'm striving with you to make do with the blessings God has given us! It's so easy for me to forget that God promises to provide all we need. His word reminds us to look at the birds and the flowers of the field God provides all they need do He will take care of us too!! Yet so often I think that we need more or better. Thank you for the inspiration to be content and for the encouragement!! Blessings on your day! Thanks again for blessing mine. I'll be looking for your next video. Xo
Yes!! You said it so well. God has provided all that we need and more! You are so right. Thanks for being here I enjoy having you here!
You are such an encouragement!! I'm SO excited about these videos! I'm going to try something like this. I always feel like the next purchase is what is going to change my life (the next exercise video, home management book, e-course, etc.) so this would be very good for me!
We sounds like two peas in a pod! I am always convinced that whatever is behind that door of the new subscription is going to change my life. Ha! It feels silly even writing that. I'm so gullible!
so encouraging! love the idea...I need to implement it in my life too😀 might not be so strict but yes this year I need to make some changes...I have started in this journey so on a great path and excited to do it with you!
I really love this idea and appreciate how you really spell out what no spend means to you. I am inspired to do the same, by making my own list of principles or goals that will be most beneficial to my life and my family. We may be moving soon, so being in a somewhat unstable season isn't perfect, but I know I can make progress in simplifying even now. Thanks for sharing your journey!
This is wonderful! I'm taking steps in that direction for sure.
Sounds like you have lived an amazing life so far ❤
I an doing a no spend year in 2019! So far I am loving it, 1 week in and i am realizing a may have to tweak my plan a bit but I am still excited for the future ✌ new subscriber here
New to your channel from California. Love your channel.🌼
I am definitely on board for the 10 items clothes. I think its great you are going to undertake this change to your life. As much as I aspire to do that I need to take baby steps. We have stopped eating out which was pretty easy since we dont eat meat so there is not much for us to eat when going out. I have drastically cut back on wine. Like one bottle per month and I hope to be able to cut that out by the end of the year. I know that with all of these material things in our life there is less space for god and family so I totally get the reason. I will subscribe and follow you in your journey and use your efforts as inspiration. Thank you for your channel Joy and I look forward to future videos. You are so sweet
I'm enjoying your channel! I can't remember how I came across the video of "The Cross and Mothering" (quite some time ago), but it was/is such a blessing! (Homeschooling momma to six here!). It's wonderful how you can be such an encouragement just by sharing how the Lord is leading you, even so far away! (technology CAN be a good thing!)
Anyway, thanks for sharing your journey!
Thanks Carrie. This just made my day. That is the reason I do this! To encourage! And I'm so glad you are here. Keep on keeping on, mama! Homeschooling SIX!! WOW! That's amazing!
You are such a great inspiration! God bless you! By the way, I am crhistian too, pastor' s wife and like little bit of wine too. So that's was very funny when you mentioned. Hugs from Costa Rica!
You are inspiring me! I agree and I know I should do the same thing-I think you are fantastic and real and I appreciate you ❤️
Joy, you are a breath of fresh air :) God bless you!
I am definitely in! Along with a big move my husband and I are getting prepared for we have a mountain of debt we are trying to tackle and it's going to be near impossible to truly beat unless we focus. I dream of the days I can give away $$ or reduce working hours to take on more volunteer opportunities because we are not so chained to the dollar! #honestChristianmoment This will be a great first step for this journey! Thank you for the encouragement. I will be praying for you in your difficult time and as you go on this adventure!
I'm planning to do the no-spending year. I'm going to leave eating out, which we do once a week at a little hole in the wall place. That's a community involvement thing for us, as is buying some more African fabric for head to toe outfits. I'm still building up my culturally appropriate wardrobe. We're pretty minimalist anyway, so some things won't change. ;) The biggest thing for me is going to be not buying myself any books. I love to read, and I have bought way too many- especially the "Kindle deals." I could spend a whole year just reading those :) We also belong to a library in the US that lets us check out Kindle books.
From the Aussie Cleaner. .Amazing. I chose May as my non spend month before hearing you. I have still spent money on a couple of gifts and 2 meals out plus all i had was one lipstick and eye pencil so I bought a blush to use on my cheeks and eyes. I thrifted a couple of skirts as I just started a new job. I think i can do it again. I thought I will do it again in August. Not ready for a year as I grew up living on nothing. This time it was so I had money for car rego. August will be to save to get through Christmas!
I love this! I NEED a pair of jeans but once I buy those I am going to have a no new clothes year for me- (May1-May1) I tried to figure out a ten item wardrobe and managed it for about 3 months while we were moving/traveling last summer but I havent been able to do it with my entire wardrobe. Thank you for encouraging me and giving me the kick in my butt that I needed :)
Goal achieved, joy!!! You are such an encouragement! 💚 God bless your heart!
I really want to try this "make due/no spending challenge", even if only for a month! :) I am thinking that, like you said, it would go so much deeper than just financially changing things in my life- spiritually, & even health wise with the no eating out- very inspiring & encouraging- thank you!
So glad to have you joining me in whatever form that takes. And yes, no eating out, financially changing, etc, can have such a huge impact in so many more areas in our lives than just money! I look forward to getting to "know" you more on this journey!
Wow. I so need to try (some) of these mindful ownership ideas. I feel so overwhelmed by all the stuff/ (crap really) I have. To pare down and actually use well the things I already have seems both a refreshing and a scary task. I loved your 10 item wardrobe and immediately wanted to search the web for African inspired necklace and earrings because they looked so beautiful on you. Online shopping, Pinterest and yes sometimes CZcams spikes my desire to purchase things I see other people with. I really want to stop that now and try to enjoy just the beauty of things I see and not own them myself. I will keep following your challenge and try my bestest to participate as well! Really inspired! Greetings from the other half of the world (Turku, Finland!)
Hi and welcome! I love your perspective and thoughtful comment. Yes, looking at what other people have is often a trigger for me as well. But no more!! :) Thanks for being here. Maybe I can come visit and enjoy your sauna one day?! I've always wanted to go to Finland. :)
Sounds like a great challenge! I am a missionary kid teacher in the Philippines and eating out is our guilty pleasure.
Hello I am trying to save for the holidays I plan to do this until Christmas thank you so much you motivate me so much 😀
Hi! I'm a new subscriber. :) My husband and I have done "no spending" months...the idea of a year is mind-blowing to me...but I'm sure my husband would be all for it. ;) It's certainly thought-provoking! :)
I really love your channel. Very inspiring
I love this idea! I just might try it too. I’d love to hear how this has been going for you. I am a young mom & your videos are so so encouraging. I look forward too more:)
Yesss girlfriend I have been on the No buy for about a month already and it's going good I get itchy feet though to go to the mall and but something it I'm controlling mysf but. I can't promise the "no restaurants " at all for the year but, for the most part I'm with you on it ... All the best ...
You are so sweet. That sounds trite, but I mean it! I'm looking for that openness with God too by focusing less on things and more on serving Him. Thank you for the encouragement!
I love your beautiful quilt. I'm obviously late to this video, so I didn't join in on a no-spending 2017, but I hope as we near the end of the year that you've stuck with it!
You are wonderful and may god bless you ever more for doing this we basically live like this all yr have for a while we are on a very tight budget but god always makes a way my prayers are with you god bless :)
Oh my goodness, you are such a sweetie! I am amazed with your determination :)
love these goals. I will absolutely try *some* of it for a month. 😉
Joy, your video is convicting. I think I am addicted to Amazon in all of its forms. I will try to avoid all purchases for one month, and hopefully more..
Always love your videos and getting to interact with you. It's pretty awesome knowing I have a friend in Uganda. And through the years I definitely feel like we have became friends.
Oh by the way, I don't drink wine or any alcoholic beverage for that matter BUT I still love you. 😜😜😜 no unsubscribing or unfriending going on here. ❤️
We have become friends, and I love that so much! Thanks for grace about the wine! :)
I want to say "I'm in"... I would like to commit to one month at least (maybe starting in May because I need to buy underwear first 😂). My weakness is books. Like you mentioned in one of your videos about online courses, that is my problem with books. I'll just write down a list of recommendations for after my no spend month and see if I still "need" it. Thanks for your inspiration.
You are lovely! I am enjoying your channel very much!💝
Thank you! So glad you are here!
Great plan. Hope you are successful. I wanted to offer a suggestion seeing as to how much you love plants and you want to spend more time with God. Maybe you can find free" places to visit that are vegetative and lush to be alone with God and enjoy the gardens. Walks in areas where there are many plants and flowers are great. While walking and spending time alone with God you can collect samplings, sprigs of plants that you enjoy and grow your own at home. Put them in water to let them grow roots and have a new hobby of growing your own window plants. Hope this helps.
I get so excited when I see you have posted a new video! Also, thank you for recommending the Jennifer Scotts vlog. I have really enjoy that. Just curious, did you hand sew that quilt or do you machine quilt? It looks beautiful! Thank you so much for the video!
I pieced it with a machine and then hand quilted it! So glad you are here! Do you quilt?
I have been teaching myself. I watched your new video today. Praying for you❤️
Our family is starting a no spend year on January 1st!
If you get a chance search for the "Wartime Farm" from BBC. There was a LOT of 'made do & mend' going on during the WWII, rationing was very severe.
I am trying for the month of March 😎
I am trying this now for two weeks...I know it sounds pathetic compared to a year! We are on furlough in the US so I would like to try this for a longer period when we are back in Indonesia. Does your non eating out include eating out for evening meal as a family on a limited basis say as a break for your own cooking at home or as a back up plan when your plans for dinner don't work out ? :)
Have you blogged about those 1st years in Alaska? Sounds like a trying season - I'd love to read about it!
My husband and I committed two weeks ago to becoming debt free. I too want to get to a place to being able to give generously as a good steward. So many hearts in need of our interaction and care.
Hey Morgan, I haven't actually blogged about it or made a video about it. Mostly because I always want to be respectful of the people that we served {and are still friends with} up there. But I may share a video about it one day soon. :) Thanks!!! I love your heart and your smile. Every time I see you pop up on Facebook you make me happy. :)
I am in :-) this is going to be difficult but its worth it.
Yahoo!! Let's do this!
I have a question, are you just not going to wear makeup once your supply you have now runs out?
Hi,
I followed you for a bit on MomHeart when my daughter was born 5 years ago, and I just found your Instagram :)
I love these videos. We are trying to save money for a domestic adoption in Texas, so these no spend ideas are perfect. Can you briefly say a bit more about what saying yes to God means? Thank you, and God bless your family.
scared to death...eek...will u buy homeschool materials/books? not sure if I'm in...I'm thinking about it! 😆 love your simplicity!❤
You don't have to give up the Korean and Indian food just because you aren't eating out! If you learn to cook these things you can have them anytime you want, assuming you have access to the ingredients of course. I really like some of the recipes from cookinglight.com. Good luck with your project.
new subs and a friend!
I'm with you all the way, but to cut out wine - for a whole year, sorry girlfriend! ;-) Maybe your friends bring wine, instead of flowers for dinner! Joking! You are a bit strict with yourself I believe, I do agree on the no spend periods, but life happens, and you might need new socks, or a nice pair of pantyhose under your dress for Christmas. Or a facial cream. (I have very dry skin) I have a small budget for clothes, for the three of us in the family, but we dont spend money on clothes every month, so I save it for later.
Hi Joy! Your video is super inspiring! Thank you! You are hundred times right it is much more important to focus on others' needs than on yourself and buying piles of clothes and whatever.. Greetings from Russia!!
Boring year?
This is waaaay to difficult for me :(
But I️ love the video I️ could try a week at a time lol
Definitely not joining in for the year! 😉 We are going on furlough this year and there are many things we need (and want) before coming back for another 4 years. 😇 I have done unnecessary buying bans at various times and do think it is important to bring that area under subjection now and then. We definitely disagree on the alcohol thing, but if I only talked to those who perfectly agree with me I wouldn't talk to anyone. 😅 Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful year of purposeful living ahead of you.
I m Muslim.love ALLAH..like ur minimal lifestyle.
shiny girl my beloved friend, allah isn't God. Jesus is God. And He loves you so much ❤️