Today is Day 4. I was tempted this morning since I got paid this morning. I tried to justify it but in the end I didn't do it. I got my usual dr pepper at McDonalds and came on to work. Heading into the weekend though...that is my most dangerous time. At least my daughter will be home. It is easier to say no when she asks me to eat out. As long as it isn't my idea. That is the danger zone.
Did our Bi-weekly grocery shopping last night. Spent $125. I budgeted $150. So the rest will sit in my account and cover what things might come up in the next two weeks, milk and other stuff. I feel like we got a lot of groceries for the money. I bought two big bags of cat food since it was on sale. So I won't have to buy that next time I go to the store in two weeks. I also got 3 cases of water on sale for $2.99 each. Our family goes through the bottled water. I try to keep at least a few on hand.
Oh...almost forgot today is pay day. Everything is all set up so the only thing I have to do is put money into my mom's account. I picked up my prescriptions last night...$122.50. Ouch. That is only for a one month supply. Wish my drugs were available in the generic form. I have listed my pay and expenses below. I hope to make up the shortage by having EX Dh give me the money he owes me.
Income: 980
Child Support 339
Total Income 1319
Gas for two week 250
Groceries 150
kids health ins 56
auto insurance 147
homeowners ins 66
curve 44
tumbling 55
chirporactor 35
oil change 50
loan from MIL 100
mortgage 348
sears 30
checks 22
loan from mom 69
total expenses 1422.
total short 103
I hope you have a great holiday weekend!
Day 4 of No Eating Out
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Are you using Curves? Can you cancel if you aren't using it?
Is your auto insurance monthly? If you had an emergency fund, I'd suggest increasing your deductible.
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