As I always start my budget a few weeks before the New Year I have already started with this challenge. After finalizing my budget tallies for 2008 and setting out a new budget for 2009. I would say that this is one area I could find some saving in my budget. As it did have a few large amounts of over spending last year. I am hoping to cut over $1000 from it over the year on what I spent last year or better. Its all those little items included that mount up. As this the area that I do have some control over in my spending.
This is what I have allowed around each month or much less by averaging it over the whole year.
Eating out $33.50
Groceries $135.50
Non- Food $16.50
Clothes $33.50
Grooming $12.50
Gas $25
Pets $49
HH items $41.50
Fares $8.50
Entrainments $12.50
Garden $8.50
Gifts & Donations $33.50
Medical Prescription $5
Misc $8.50
Personal Allowance $84
Weekly Main Meals Menu
Sunday ~ Grilled Sausages, Onion, and Egg with Salad
Monday ~ Turkey & Roasted Vegetables
Tuesday ~ Omelet with Grated Cheese & Ham
Wednesday ~ Leftovers
Thursday ~ Pizza
Friday ~ Grilled Fish & Salad
Saturday ~ Sweet & Sour Chicken with Steamed Rice
Taking a closer look at my daily living allowance for 2009
December 27th, 2008 at 11:43 am
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December 27th, 2008 at 05:01 pm 1230397305
You are a very healthy senior with only $5 a month prescriptions! Good on ya!
Thanks for sharing your budget and menus.
December 27th, 2008 at 08:02 pm 1230408160
I divide my pension in two, one is Daily Living Allowance, another is Fixed Bill Account which is on track. Do have a look at my last few posts for more information.
December 28th, 2008 at 02:52 am 1230432761
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