I'm jumping in on this one. I really need to get our costs under control. I'm setting my budget at $600. This includes feeding 4 people, 1 cat and includes HBA, cleaning, and pet supplies. Oh and I'll be working on my stockpile as well.
I'm in!!! Lets see...I haven't done this before...but I have a good stockpile already and won't need to buy too much....I'm going to say...$300 just to be safe..Now off to update Siggy!
I'm in for $450 for the month of April, since DH will be home full time until at least the end of the month. This is everything (food, HBA, cleaners, pet supplies, etc) for 2 adults, 2 children, 6 big dogs and 4 indoor cats.
I tried $475 in March and was over by $2.56. I am going to try $475 again for April. I hope I can do this. We have a big family reunion this month that I have to cook food for and Easter is this month as well. We'll see what happens...
I'm in for $300. This includes 2 adults, a baby, 2 dogs and 3 cats. This is my first month on a budget so I am going to try to include HBA but no promises. Even if that only inculdes food, it will be about half of what I'm used to spending!
I am really hoping for like 125$ this month. My bills have caught up with me and SO and I will really have to relay on our pantry and fridge/freezer. This includes: Food, HBA, Dog & Cat food.
I'm in again for 250.00, food, cleaning, paper and hba. I feed 5 ppl nightly sometimes 7. I was under 10.00 for Mar, what I spent yesterday will go on April's budget
Well, my freezer and pantry are so full I am having trouble putting items away. I usually do 285-300, but think this has to be a clean out what I have month. I will try for 200.00
Well, in order to prepare for less spending in April I made a casserole tonight with frozen turkey, and stockpile items. I am also eating on a porkloin that was in the freezer. Two large meals, no spending. Let's start April!
I really need this challenge since I have not been good at the grocery budget lately.
I am going for 400 bucks. This will include some extra's. Shopping at Aldis sometime this week for the month so I am sure I will drop about 150.00 there.
Ok, today's the day to start the challenge!! Woohoo!! I don't need anything from the store, so I will be good for a few days at least! I think I'll really be able to stick to my $300 budget with no problem! Who else is excited to see if they can really do it??!!
I am excited. I just checked out my two local grocery store's flyers. Thankfully, they have no real great deals. I need nothing, but will not pass up a good deal. No worries of that this week. Week one: goal $0
I'm in for $225 for DH & myself; $65 for pet supplies. I have started my list... now I need some sales!
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