Nix9to5

My, how things have changed.

// May 2nd, 2010 // Budget, Couponing, Money Matters

Because of trying to juggle my regular job and my work at home jobs, I got behind on entering my April expenses in the budget.  I was pretty worried about how it would turn out because I was not able to take full advantage of my coupons and deals.  I mean, I was just too busy to round up coupons, make a list, actually go to the store . . .  .  My shopping trips were quick, in-and-out trips for the most part, and I grabbed whatever was convenient.  I even went to buy milk, eggs, juice, and gum at Dollar General one day because it was the closest, most convenient store.  I spent nearly $12 and felt like I’d been robbed.

As I totaled my grocery expenses, I felt a little nervous.  I was hoping I wouldn’t blow the budget too much.  When I got the final total, I was shocked.  Instead of being the highest month of the four I’ve been couponing and budgeting, it was the second lowest–and only $2.97 more than my lowest.

Imagine how it would have turned out had I been able to focus more.  I think when I finally become a work at home mom in June, the grocery spending will drop even more.

23 more work days to go.