Saturday, January 21, 2012

Cash budget update


This week was surprisingly easy. Here's a breakdown of what was spent...
Minus the unexpected hospital Trip....

$50 in gas. YES! I made my tank last an entire Wednesday to Wednesday!
$12 between Little Cesars and Chick Fil A.
$40 at Target on milk, cereal, protein bars and a few other groceries.
$18 at firehouse {that was our date for the week}
oh and $20 for our babysitter.
Total spent- $140.

That's it! That was the entire week! $60 under budget!!!!
I'm getting the hang of this. I was talking to a friend and telling her that I couldn't spend any money because my budget for each week is only $200. She said "per week? That's A LOT!" I quickly replied, Are you crazy? $50 of that is JUST gas. Plus formula, diapers, groceries, dates, babysitters etc. And then I asked her if she had any idea how much money she spends in a week. She had no clue. So yes, $200 per week may sound like a lot, But especially for a family of 6, it really doesn't go very far. However, I'm determined to make it work and be under budget EVERY week. I can do this for at least the next year. And then, after our goal is reached, We can loosen up a bit, But for now, The purse strings are only getting tighter! Happy budgeting! How'd you do this week?

3 comments:

  1. So what's your plan for the $60 and whatever other weekly remaining balances you have in the upcoming year?

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  2. To the bank! I'm not spending it. It's just extra savings. Actually you know what, We're going to call that the Pottery Barn fund... I'll start a separate jar. That's REAL incentive for me to not spend money! Muahahahaha!

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  3. Ohhhhh.....ahhhhhhh! Then you can totally set up your house, it's gonna be so pretty!

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