Since our income is cut drastically in the summer, my husband and I decided it is time for another no spending month. We did one last June (read about it here). Like last year, we will set our budget at $500 for spending, groceries, gas, miscellaneous, entertainment, etc. Only unlike last year when we went $90 over, I intend to come in below the $500 mark.
Since I just completed several freezer meals (I’ll write about that tomorrow) and we just purchased a year’s worth of beef, I am confident the grocery aspect should not be too difficult. One anticipated expense is my son’s birthday. We have most of his presents, but I still need to buy one, and he will probably want a party at school that we will need to pay for. There is also Father’s Day and my mom coming to visit later in the month.
I’ll post back every week on our progress. Would you care to join us and have your own no spending month?
Update:
First 7 Days $134
Days 8-14 $115
Good luck in your quest! You should check out foodonthetable.com, our goal is to help you plan around sales at your grocery store. It sounds like you have your grocery budget under control, but it might help!
You can do it! 🙂 We did one in January and it went really well. I was just thinking it's about time for us to do the same. We have some more big expenses creeping up and need to be prepared. I'll be following along! 🙂
I have one tentatively scheduled for July. June snuck up on me and I wasn't ready…so I'm thinking July will be a good month for us to re-intensify our saving.
Good luck and spend little! 🙂
Stacy
Melissa! I just found your blog after looking at Menu Plan Monday at OrgJunkie and I love your idea of not spending more than $500/month. I need to get back to that because I like you would love to be a stay at home! Please continue to post how you do it! I'm entralled!
Thanks! Sarah