Three weeks, That is all I lasted. The first week was good, the second was okay, the first day of week three I desided to increase my food amounts retroactive to the first week.

I wanted to stockpile some back to school lunch items and have a little quick and easy items on hand for when I am just to tired to cook. Well after doing to All-You grocery challange My freezer and pantry were picked clean.

With all I was doing with the yard, I would pick up take out (Pizza $6.09, Subway $7.80, McDonalds $8.46) for a meal atleast twice a week.

I went to the grocery store and spent $100. Saved $30 with coupons. My freezer is now full my pantry has stuff for school lunches for DS, but I still want to pick up a few easy items for the pantry.

I could now make it on the $50 a week grocery budget but then what, will two or three weeks from now I need to stockpile and I spend an extra $50. I wonder if I failed because I started so low. Maybe I need to start higher and as weeks go by and I dont spend it all the amount can be reduced.

I totally discarded the clothing for me envie because I can go months without buying anything and then I will hit the thrift store or kohls and get what I NEED. I tend to shop for clothing once every six months so a monthly envie I carry around does not really work.

How do you do it, I really want to get on a budget instead of just spending. Truthfully though I need some savings goals.