For some strange reason I went $18 over our budget and over what I expected to spend last week at the grocery store.
An I almost cried. Maybe it is because I have been overly emotional lately. Or maybe it is because I am trying to be on such a tight budget.
Hostly though I think it is just because I was being to hard on myself.

I have been spending $25-$30 a week on food, pet and household items.
Last week I spent $48!
I did get a FULL...

I have sort of missed HCW the last few years. Even though I have popped my head in once or twice to read a thread or use the database. It is not the same as visiting every day, trading and contributing to the forums. I am so glad to be back.


So many things have changed in my life the last few years, but I know everything happens for a reason, and in the end it has only made me stronger and a better person.

My husband, Aaron and I now live in Michigan. (previously...

Made a quick trip out tonight two differant stores. Giant Eagle and Shoppers Choice

Giant Eagle:
Went tonight and made out well.
Was trying to use up some coupons that expire 4/30
This is what we got:
4 7up 2Liters (Had 2 BOGO IP)
1 Mission Tortilla (Had 1 $1)
4 Musselman's apple sauce 6pk (Had 4 .75/1)
8 Relish (Had 8 $1 IP)
5 French's Brown Mustard (Had 4 FREE wyb & Found one on the shelf)
5 French's Yellow Mustard...

This has not been the best year so far.
An it is only April.
Started out looking good.
Until my mom and grandpa both became ill (unrelated illness)
An then my grandpa passed away suddenly at the first part of March.
My grandpa was like a dad to me, and I lived next door to him all my life. So he was a daily part of my life. It has been very hard loosing him. An dealing with the fact that he is not here anymore with us.:frown:

As hard as it seems...

Currently my computer is having problems,
and I am unable to use excel on my comp.
So going to start keeping track of my Savings/Spending for 2008 here in my blog.

Updated: 1/3/08
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Savings:

$705.17

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Spending:

$20.64

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