So here is how my NEW budget is going to look:
$40 per week (down from $60 in 2009) for our household consumables- groceries, hba, cleaning supplies and paper products for me, DH and 2 ds's (6yo and 3yo) 3 cats and one mini pin (dog, <15 lbs) I am also including costs for my newspapers, I typically buy 5-10 every week.
I also do surveys to earn Paypal credits, some occasional rebates and pay-to-click for gift cards. These funds are funnelled back into my budget.
Here's to my goal of $2010 in 2010!
$40 per week (down from $60 in 2009) for our household consumables- groceries, hba, cleaning supplies and paper products for me, DH and 2 ds's (6yo and 3yo) 3 cats and one mini pin (dog, <15 lbs) I am also including costs for my newspapers, I typically buy 5-10 every week.
I also do surveys to earn Paypal credits, some occasional rebates and pay-to-click for gift cards. These funds are funnelled back into my budget.
Here's to my goal of $2010 in 2010!
My Plan
Posted 12-17-2008 at 01:46:36 PM by Cynthiabutterfly
I tried (and failed miserably) earlier this year to set a firm $60 a week budget. This is for me, DH, 2 DSs (ages 5 and 2) 3 cats and 1 small dog.
My budget has to cover all coupon costs including newspapers and stamps, Groceries, HBA, paper items (including things like foil and ziploc bags, baking cups), cleaning supplies, dog/cat food, cat litter, diapers and fast food.
The first two weeks I tried this budget, I spent over $120 each week. I am trying to look at my 'regular' coupon spending over the last months and this month to determine a budget goal for the new year.
At this point, I have rebuilt my stockpile after moving a few months back. I am now determined to stick to $60 a week for all of us, and if I run short then we will live from the stockpile. If I am under budget for the week, I will carry my budget over to allow for stockpiling opportunities.
My budget has to cover all coupon costs including newspapers and stamps, Groceries, HBA, paper items (including things like foil and ziploc bags, baking cups), cleaning supplies, dog/cat food, cat litter, diapers and fast food.
The first two weeks I tried this budget, I spent over $120 each week. I am trying to look at my 'regular' coupon spending over the last months and this month to determine a budget goal for the new year.
At this point, I have rebuilt my stockpile after moving a few months back. I am now determined to stick to $60 a week for all of us, and if I run short then we will live from the stockpile. If I am under budget for the week, I will carry my budget over to allow for stockpiling opportunities.
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I am thinking about my 2009 shopping goals/budget as well. Good luck with yours!Posted 12-18-2008 at 11:56:53 AM by mommaof2kiddos
