Ok, so i've lurked around alot and am ready to post my challenge, so I can keep track.
I want to repay 3.000 euros of my mortgage by november 1st. I have already informed my bank, so can't back off.
I have a buffer sufficient to pay it, but I want to do it solely with selling stuff on the internet and spending less.
Fortunately my house is filled with all kinds of stuff I want to get rid of, and my pantry is also well filled. But my MMM-muscle isn't really tested like this.
The steps that i have taken for now:
The first item went on Marktplaats (our craigslist) and I will continue to put a lot on it. Would be so awsome to get some money back from all the pre-divorce years of buying expensive stuff.
I have a rule that i can only spend money if i didn't spend money yesterday. That way all small expences are diminished. I'm pretty sure it adds up to some nice amount.
I've already made substantial cuts in the fixed expenses so no win there. Did find a beerbottle I can return so 15 cents gain!