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May 2nd, 2021 at 04:01 am

Have started back on our budget for may...feels good to be kind of back on track, I know we might spend a little more on groceries this month than normal as we have had to replenish everything in our fridge/freezer etc...but going to try to stick to our $1000 month amount the best we can. 

Bill wise it can be a little hard as we haven't had bills in for thing like internet etc so will put what we normally pay into my POM acct until we do...I am hoping to save between $2-3000pm towards our house deposit so in 18 months we can buy...only time will tell how much we can save each month..see how are budget goes over the next few monthswhen things settle down...have paid all our moving expenses except our daughter who we will pay back this week, we are still waiting for our bond to be returned which should be in the next week or so so can put that into savings...

Feeling positive now we are getting back on track...once everything has been put away etc then we can start menu planning which will help with the grocery budget as well (hopefully) prices here have gone up, we do buy our meat from a butcher and vegetables etc from the markets so can be a little more expensive but so worth it to help the farmers and have much better food

Yesterday was my dads b-day it's the first one without him, he passed in sept...it was a nice day and had a beautiful sunset..which reminded me of the calm peaceful person he was.. 

3 Responses to “back to budgeting”

  1. Amber Says:
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    Last month I fell off big time, created a budget that I didn’t even look at, spent way over on food. I’m glad to be back at it for May. Wishing you the best.

    Also wishing your dad a happy heavenly birthday

  2. Dido Says:
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    Congrats on getting back on track, and I am sorry for your loss of your Dad but glad that you have come to the point where thinking of him brings up the good memories.

  3. mumof2 Says:
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    Amber we all stumble at times..just need to get back to it and hold ourselves accountable...I wish you the best on staying on track this month

    Dido I only think of my dad in a positive way...thats just how I try to live my life..as positive as possible even though I do have rough days...but he was a great dad and he was ready to go...so that makes it easier...especially since I spoke to him the day before on fathers day

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