Originally Posted by
LuvToUseCoupons
Well I'm glad to be continuing this for April, as you might/might not be aware I join for lent which is now over...How did I do? Over all not bad.
I say that because the first couple of weeks the budget wasn't going down, but by week 3 it started to. Now there were 2 weeks when it was higher but that was because 1 week ground beef was on sale and the next week chicken was on sale, so whenever I see meat on sale the budget goes out the window as I have to stock up.
I have now gone 2 weeks without picking up fast food whether Pizza, McDonald, Swiss chalet etc. and that for us is HUGE as we would do that once and sometimes twice per week.
I have been doing meal plans for the last 2 weeks, this is my third week doing it. And this has been an amazing help. We know what we are having (I try to make stuff that we love) and so far so good.
I have even started baking (keeping it simple) only cookies, cupcake, and just your basics cake, so far the cookies and cupcakes are my best, the cake is alright but I don't use eggs so I'll continue to work on it. But with even doing those it has kept alot of snacks out of the grocery cart which has been a big help. I also make my own rice krispies squares. I'm going to start making my own granola bars today. Lets see how they turn out, but I've learnt a lot in the last 6 weeks, and I know I'll continue to learn more from all you frugal and smart ladies.
So thanks to all of you...this thread/s have been a BIG help to me, to the way I budget, shop, prepare meals etc. Let's continue to help and support each other as we continue to manage our finances better, as we continue on into April.
