My husband and I maintain a tight budget. When I say maintain, what I actually mean is, he reigns me in and keeps me on a tight leash! Thank you, Dave Ramsey.
That being said, when the grocery budget is gone, it's gone. Here are some of my observations after I blew through the budget.
- Espresso beans make a decent substitute when the coffee runs out
- Half & Half is not the same as milk
- Bisquick makes your meat go further than you ever thought was possible
- Bisquick can only make your meat last longer if you have milk...and eggs
- I finally know why I stock pile chicken in the freezer
- It's unfortunate when our quarter of a cow's last pound of hamburger runs out in a crisis
- Praying the toilet paper lasts doesn't always work
- Watered down spaghetti sauce is not the same - the kids can tell
- Noodles can be added to any meal to "complete" it
- My husband can only handle so many beans before it's too much
- Accepting any and all dinner invitations are a must, and a blessing
- The phrase, "What's for Dinner?" can actually make me sweat and cause a panic attack
- These past few weeks of "scraping by" have totally been worth it. We were able to spend our grocery money on a few others who needed it more than us.
I'm sure I have learned these lessons once and for all! I'm sure I will make it all the way through March and even have grocery money left over. I'm sure you will see this post more than one more time!
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