So, like most people I have a few resolutions on my mind. However aside from the traditional resolutions, I am going to try my hand and setting a definitive budget, and tracking my spending a savings a wee bit (O.K...crazy bit) more closely that I have been.
My shopping budget and goals are as follows:
Grocery: $ 80.00 a week (Remember that I have 6 people who live in my house)
Paper and Household $10.00 a week (Hopefully a lotta RR's and ECB's to make this happen)
Miscellaneous Expense: $ 10.00 a week (For whatever might come along)
So...
$100.00 a week
$400.00 a month
$4800.00 for the year
is my total goal
YIKES! Kinda scary to look at that way, since in past years, $250.00 a week was not unheard of in my house.
I got this Savings Tracker from a favorite site I frequent, and going to see if I can put it to use:
http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/2010-savings-tracker/
I have a very intense and busy life since I work 50 plus hours a week outside the home, and 4 sons, and my hubby started back at college last year. I am not planning on excuses for not posting this journey, however...totals may be the ONLY thing I have time to post.
My deal match-ups are not nearly as detailed and precise as some other bloggers who I KNOW I couldn't do this without. My favorite sites are:
http://hip2save.com
http://www.southernsavers.com
http://www.iheartpublix.com
http://dealfindingchik.blogspot.com
That's all I have for now, gotta go shopping!
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