Over Budget

Alright, so I went a little over budget last week. It wasn't for anything we NEEDED, but I wanted to get more cheese while it was on sale instead of paying more for it later. Noah has been eating up to two grilled cheese for lunch almost every day so I wanted to stock up.

Rainbow
Bush's grilling beans $.11(don't ask)

Cub
2 Bacon $4.29
1 Bush's $1.39
Total after coupons $.17

Cub
1 Bush's gillin beans $1.39
2 Secret Deo $1.99
1 Mennen 24/7 deo $.99
10lb bag of rice $4.00
Total after coupons $7.42

Cub
4 Kraft Singles $2
2 Kraft Chunk $2
2 Kraft Shredded $2
1 Bush's grillin beans $1.39
2 Kraft To Go dressing $1.66
Total $12.20



Total this trip $19.90
Total Spending this Month $97.73
Total Left to Spend $0
Overbudget $2.93

There are a lot of variables as to why I am over budget. Part of it is the deodorant, but it was 1) needed, 2) on clearance, 3) being discontinued and we won't be able to get the right one any longer.

The real thing is the only thing we NEEDED was the deodorant. The thing with how I shop is that I don't tend to buy things when I need them, but when they are on sale for the lowest price. It just happened that this past week there were a lot of items that we will be needing soon on sale for a really good price. I spent a little more now in order to save more later.

My goal with this budget challenge is not to go over even when I am stocking up on things. I don't want to have to make exceptions for stockpiling because then it seems like you would never know how much you are really spending on groceries/toiletries.

So will I spend anything this week? Good question. At this point I could feed an army for a month and not need to go shopping, but that doesn't mean I always have what I need to make a complete meal. Cherries are on sale this week so I might bite the bullet and get some even though I am over. I'll just have to take a look at the ads and see if there is anything else I actually need.