Plan free (fun) activities

When it comes to food, a no-spend month doesn’t have to mean eating bland, plain foods. It’s actually a great opportunity to use up interesting ingredients at the back of your cupboards. “You should also meal prep and go to the supermarket with a list of items to avoid buying too much,” Sarah says.

You can also discover new, alternative things to do that don’t cost money. Sarah and Laura suggest the following activities:

Spend time in nature such as hiking, parks or a picnic.
Board games, video games and film nights.
Free attractions such as museums.
Cook with friends (if you are going to a dinner party offer to help cook and/or clean up instead of bringing wine).
Try a book club and borrow books from a library.
New hobbies (do you have art supplies you can paint with or an instrument that you can play?)
DIY projects and decluttering.
Organise a clothes swap with friends.

How to have a no-spend month and hit your money saving goals