The results of the limited spending in July...
First off I did not meet the goal of 450.00 for the month. I had 200 for food, 100 for gas, and 150 for other stuff including fun. I had nothing budgeted for household, clothing, my bad habit, books, personal or restaurants/coffee.
So here goes:
Fun- 83.92
Clothing-87.05
Household-191.39
bad habit-148.70
gas-179.92
books-14.93
vet 113.00
groceries- 270.52 ( minus 29.37 on the dog)=241.15
personal 65.00
restaurants/coffee 66.90
grand total 1225.11
What an eye opener for me. I've always sort of tracked my spending but not like this month. I finally get what I've heard Gail say over the years... You need to keep track in order to get a handle on things. Out of that total 275.82 were on once in a life time things: like framing my degree, buying DD's photos, having the cat put down, buying photo albums.
The bras I purchased? I should have only bought 1 and tried it, then bought the second if I loved it. Lesson learned. I did this month repair 2 pairs of pants, sew buttons on clothing and I'll have 4 pairs of pants hemmed in August. I will not need new pants for September, but I would like to find a couple of skirts/ wrap dresses. I would also like to find a pair of black leggings, flat black calf length boots, and a pair of brown boots with a heel. ( to wear with pants and dresses/skirts).
I can say I feel much better mentally now, knowing my house is looking good and the clutter is being kept at bay.
SO for the month of August here's what's on the agenda:
Dentist -75.00
vet -150.00
car registration -75.00
inspection 25.00
Kennel fees 60.00
Gas 160.00
groceries-250.00
fun 85.00
restaurants- 70.00
personal -20.00
household 75.00
my bad habit - 150.00
clothing- 75.00
=1270.00
I may need to get somethings for DD and school. It will be very limited and I will be watching the sales. I'll keep you posted on her too!
So here goes:
Fun- 83.92
Clothing-87.05
Household-191.39
bad habit-148.70
gas-179.92
books-14.93
vet 113.00
groceries- 270.52 ( minus 29.37 on the dog)=241.15
personal 65.00
restaurants/coffee 66.90
grand total 1225.11
What an eye opener for me. I've always sort of tracked my spending but not like this month. I finally get what I've heard Gail say over the years... You need to keep track in order to get a handle on things. Out of that total 275.82 were on once in a life time things: like framing my degree, buying DD's photos, having the cat put down, buying photo albums.
The bras I purchased? I should have only bought 1 and tried it, then bought the second if I loved it. Lesson learned. I did this month repair 2 pairs of pants, sew buttons on clothing and I'll have 4 pairs of pants hemmed in August. I will not need new pants for September, but I would like to find a couple of skirts/ wrap dresses. I would also like to find a pair of black leggings, flat black calf length boots, and a pair of brown boots with a heel. ( to wear with pants and dresses/skirts).
I can say I feel much better mentally now, knowing my house is looking good and the clutter is being kept at bay.
SO for the month of August here's what's on the agenda:
Dentist -75.00
vet -150.00
car registration -75.00
inspection 25.00
Kennel fees 60.00
Gas 160.00
groceries-250.00
fun 85.00
restaurants- 70.00
personal -20.00
household 75.00
my bad habit - 150.00
clothing- 75.00
=1270.00
I may need to get somethings for DD and school. It will be very limited and I will be watching the sales. I'll keep you posted on her too!
Comments
It's only day 1 of August, and I've already spent almost $300.00!
oops.