Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Check. Yourself.

Just made it! 3rd post in a week! I knew that this post HAD to be done as I am WAY behind! I never posted my monthly food bills out for the public to see!

This time, I have to say that I'm a little embarrassed and also have come to the conclusion that I need to check myself before I wreck myself!


Here is why:


04/02/11
Sugar Cones 0.99
04/02/11
56oz Chocolate Bar 1.99
04/02/11
Multi-colored Peppers 2.99
04/02/11
5lbs Red Potatoes 1.99
04/02/11
Broccoli Crowns 1.49
04/02/11
Skim Milk 2.29
04/02/11
Mouthwash 1.49
04/02/11
Bisquick Mix 1.79
04/02/11
Frozen Fruit 3.49
04/02/11
Vegetable Chips 1.69
04/02/11
Tangerines 1.69
04/02/11
4 Seed Packets 1.96
04/02/11
Garlic 0.89
04/02/11
String Cheese 2.89
04/02/11
Cola Gummy Bears 0.89
04/02/11
Starlite Mints 0.99
04/02/11
Celery 1.29
04/02/11
Blueberries 1.89
04/02/11
No Bake Pumpkin Pie 1.79
04/02/11
4 CansTomato Paste 1.56
04/02/11
2 Cans Kidney Beans 1.1
04/02/11
3 Cans Diced Tomatoes 1.47
04/02/11
Pistachios 6.29
04/05/11
Peanut Butter 2.79
04/06/11
Beer @ Lowbrow 5.25
04/08/11
Marissa's Bakery 4
04/08/11
Marissa's Supermarket 4.8
04/09/11
Eyeshadow 5.04
04/09/11
Bronzer 3
04/09/11
Mascara 6.99
04/09/11
Lotion 2.49
04/10/11
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream 5.44
04/10/11
Breaded Chicken Breast 5.16
04/11/11
Laundry Detergent 8.62
04/11/11
String Cheese 1.37
04/11/11
Ice Cream Sandwich 2.79
04/14/11
Drink @ Bar 5
04/16/11
SA Coffee 1.07
04/17/11
Green Pepper 0.99
04/17/11
Red Pepper 1.35
04/18/11
Reese's PB Cups 0.89
04/18/11
Frzn Strawberries 3.49
04/18/11
Frzn Berry Mix 2.99
04/18/11
Mint Chip Ice Cream 2.49
04/18/11
2 Seed Packets 0.98
04/18/11
Navel Oranges 2.49
04/18/11
12 Grain Bread 1.69
04/18/11
Strawberries 1.19
04/18/11
Celery 0.69
04/18/11
String Cheese 2.89
04/18/11
Half and Half 1.59
04/18/11
Light 4.99
04/18/11
Uncle Ben's Rice 1.69
04/18/11
Cadbury Eggs 1.99
04/18/11
Chocolate Almond Bar 1.49
04/18/11
Eggs 1.25
04/18/11
24 oz Spaghetti Sauce 1.19
04/18/11
Peanuts 1.99
04/20/11
4 Hot Cocoas 2.92
04/20/11
2 Bamboo Planters 6.98
04/20/11
Butter 2.49
04/21/11
SA Coffee 1.06
04/22/11
Spirit Sound Bar Lunch 16.6
04/23/11
Reese's PB Cup 0.69
04/23/11
2 Silly Putty's 2.98
04/23/11
Pizza Luce 4.46
04/25/11
Kenwood Cafe 4.03
04/25/11
Hamburger 8.99
04/25/11
Whole Grain Rolls 3.59
04/26/11
Salt and Pepper Chips 2.5
04/26/11
String Cheese 7.55
04/26/11
Croissant 0.69
04/29/11
Chinese Takeout 5.98
04/30/11
Coffee 4.63






TOTAL 223.16


Ah yes, an entirely way too long list of food and about $100 more than I spent last month! How did this happen?! As one would imagine, I am unfortunately feeling the effects with my budget! I also had some additional expenses this month in the form of gifts and other extras.

Well, I've analyzed and thought of a few different reasons. As I noted earlier this month, I got sucked into some old patterns due to going out. I'm working on this. I also noticed, ALDI is a WONDERFUL store, but just because things are cheap, it doesn't mean you have to buy them. Because they are so cheap, I buy these items more frequently than I should. I really DON'T need all the snacks I've been purchasing and I will have to put a stop to some of that. Not just for financial reasons, but also health reasons. My string cheese addiction was out of control this past month and this also must stop. Yes, I can eat mass quantities of string cheese. I suppose there are worse things out there, but it doesn't justify it. On the other hand, one positive is that I was within my $50 budget for going out. I didn't expect this as I wasn't even tracking it! Naughty!

Finally, I've come to the conclusion that it's good I put myself out to public shame each month. Not only am I committed being honest to you all, but it forces me to be honest with myself. I can look at what I actually spent and see it on paper. It's far more effective this way so I can see how I can improve for next time. THAT is just what I'm going to do! :) I'm checkin myself before I wreck myself!



Do you have any habits that you have and find it's more effective to see it on paper to break that habit? I'd love for everyone to share! :)

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