AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

A scary and embarrassing number, but I have decided it must be documented to prevent future major slips. 300.55... That is right we have spent 300.55 in dining out. Not including grocery money... That is like my whole goal budget for the month. Bad Courtney. No more - we have a dining out budget and spending money for each person to get to use how ever we choose. That is where that money should come from. Yikes.

I have lots of excuses, but they are just that, excuses. Vain attempts to justify and rationalize bad choices. I will do better starting tomorrow. Looking at this changes my goal $ for this weeks shopping, and will require me to do some out of the pantry planning. I will be making an inventory and devising a plan based on what we have.

I might have to call my mom for help.

SUCCESS!!!

I made it out of Smith's at $73! I have even given myself a little leeway, and increased my budget goal to $80, I am so excited! (Break down, coming soon - hopefully - I can't wait to get my own computer that has a whole keyboard!)

Last week wasn't great, I went over but had great deals that are lasting me much longer than the 1 week. So I am hoping that it will all balance out and I will save some money in the next couple weeks - I am working on a plan to use the Turkey I have hanging out in the freezer. If you have suggestions - let me know. I am a novice when it comes to cooking the bird! Especially what to do with leftovers... I don't want to be wasteful, but also don't love the dark meat.