well my budget is high this month because we are going to be doing some stockpiling for the summer months so our budget will be 750 this includes all household goods cleaning diapers wipes ect... so we will see then my summer totals should be way low... we have 5 people and a dog.

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Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money.

We are also going to be stockpiling this month.
Budget for May will be $700. Thats for 6 people plus pets.

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Goals for 2008:
Pay off all credit card debt
Establish savings of $1000+

I think I'm going to try for $250 again this month. I came in a little under in April but I don't think I'm ready to lower it just yet.
This is for 2 adults and a one year old and includes everything (food, cleaning supplies, HBA, diapers, wipes, etc.)

save a lot-

can hot chili beans .44
bottle of antibacterial soap 1.00
2 pound bag of whole carrots 1.39
2 cans of corn 1.39
double chocolate cookies 1.29
chopped ham lunch meat 2.49
head of lettuce 1.29
jar of marschino cherries .99
bag of mexican blend cheese 3.29
bag of dried pinto beans .79
cilantro .59
sour cream potato chips(lunches) .99
2 bags of frozen shoe string french fries 1.58
bottle of chocolate syrup 1.29
hard taco shells .99
2 boxes of luziane tea bags 3.58
creamy whipped topping 1.38
dorito flavored chips .99
gallon of vanilla ice cream 3.99
gallon of white vinegar(use it for fabric softner) 1.49
italian ice bars(treat for the boys) 1.19

ez-mart-
gallon of 2% milk 2.99

$400.00 Budget
$ 2.99 ez-mart
$ 31.94 save a lot
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$365.07 Budget Left

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*Wife to Rick of 13 years*
~Mom to 2 boys Dakota(12) & Ryan(8)~
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February Grocery Budget $400.00(Under $19.65)
March Grocery Budget $419.65(Over $4.06)
April Grocery Budget $395.94

I am going to try for $375 this month for a family of 5.
Me and DH, 14, 8 and 2 year old kids, 1 dog. This will include all diapers, groceries, cleaning supplies and any eating out.

My budget this month is $325. I won't be going over, b/c that is all I have!! We are a family of 5 - me, DH, DS-6, DS-3, DS-5 MONTHS. And this includes formula!!! Wish me luck!!!!
But the good thing is I am stocked up on diapers & my 3 yr old is potty trained!!!

We will be spending:$220 or less
FOOD: Between $160-$170 (feeding two adults (I am pregnant) and a toddler.
NON-FOOD ITEMS (including cleaning supplies, diapers and wipes): $40-$50

The only time we ever go over is when we have to buy stamps and didn't realize it until they were gone.

I'm in this month for $300. I had a budget last month for $250 and blew it by at least $60. I don't think I can do it for $250 based on what I have on hand. I'm feeding 2 adults, 1 preschooler, 1 toddler, 2 big dogs, 1 little dog, 2 cats. Oh yeah didn't anyone tell you we're running a petting farm here.
I already did my angel food order for this month so there is $50 spent. $250 left.

Wow my budget is really high for just me and noah and his diapers lol. Compared to others lol

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“Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.”- Anne Herbert

Just adding my family size. I am budgeting $500 for a family of six: 2 adults, 16 yo DS, 11 yo DD, 9 yo DD and a 3 yo DD that is in diapers part time.

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SAHM of 4

May food budget: $500.00 Total spent: $249.06
Balance: $250.94 (50%)