tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post1520680253944150207..comments2024-03-13T04:34:25.047-07:00Comments on Living Rich On The Cheap: July Budget ResultsCheapchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-10946542489036345372013-08-13T15:04:19.148-07:002013-08-13T15:04:19.148-07:00The weight is tougher now - no great recent losses...The weight is tougher now - no great recent losses but still trying!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-27608523876583453592013-08-11T05:32:11.648-07:002013-08-11T05:32:11.648-07:00I tasted Orkney crab for the first time recently a...I tasted Orkney crab for the first time recently and thought it was ok.<br /><br />I love that you treated your boy on a budget. Shame about the food budget being over, but totally understandable if you were feeding 3. I'm pleased to see you used some vouchers.<br /><br />Good news on the hair budget. I get mine done 3 times a year-at the beginning of each school term. So my hair was last treated in late March-so it will be 5 months when I go again. I do have a little grey but I'm not too worried about it.<br /><br />Clothes-I found 2 tops in a thrift shop in Scotland. One is in great condition and is white linen from a good quality chain shop in the UK. I will be using that for India 2014 for sure. The other is pretty blue and white. It will be fine for school.<br /><br />Christmas-Glad you are steadily adding to the sealed pot. And those swagbucks rewards are building up.<br /><br />Great news about losing weight! I must weigh myself again.<br /><br />Hope your job is going well and you soon recover some energy!<br /><br />Sft xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545087114808861192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-38718839292563306962013-08-10T20:43:33.328-07:002013-08-10T20:43:33.328-07:00Good idea, I will have to check. That would be a ...Good idea, I will have to check. That would be a lot cheaper in the long run.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-9943754767299994642013-08-09T15:54:22.489-07:002013-08-09T15:54:22.489-07:00In Nova Scotia, the stores that sell wine kits wil...In Nova Scotia, the stores that sell wine kits will now let you make and bottle them on site, so you don't have to store the equipment in your house if you don't have much room. Do you have that too?anexactinglifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009190709973990767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-38042730448823836192013-08-08T14:41:04.517-07:002013-08-08T14:41:04.517-07:00Yes, definitely difficult. If I blow any budget i...Yes, definitely difficult. If I blow any budget it should be the food one.<br />Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-63999709104943354902013-08-06T07:22:38.335-07:002013-08-06T07:22:38.335-07:00I always seem to go over on my food budget so I kn...I always seem to go over on my food budget so I know how frustrating it can be. <br />But I really think that you are doing a great job all around. It's so hard to be good all the time. Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-27853559613995965512013-08-05T16:26:07.797-07:002013-08-05T16:26:07.797-07:00I am so rarely disappointed when we eat in versus ...I am so rarely disappointed when we eat in versus out. It is just so rarely worth the money spent in restaurants.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-6524618320230327072013-08-05T16:25:24.192-07:002013-08-05T16:25:24.192-07:00I haven't found many in our yard but at my Mom...I haven't found many in our yard but at my Mom's she has lots that travel up her steps to chew on her flowers - that is until I salted her stairs. Hasta La Vista Baby!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-45544610848974075152013-08-05T16:24:40.053-07:002013-08-05T16:24:40.053-07:00Thanks Martha!Thanks Martha!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-68690865247973633672013-08-05T16:24:18.373-07:002013-08-05T16:24:18.373-07:00Yes, Stepson was warned never to order it on a dat...Yes, Stepson was warned never to order it on a date - way too messy-but tastyCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-13943830109165578932013-08-05T16:23:39.095-07:002013-08-05T16:23:39.095-07:00I know, right? Trying to cut it down rather than ...I know, right? Trying to cut it down rather than out though. Cheers!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-88633631767685489962013-08-05T16:23:02.400-07:002013-08-05T16:23:02.400-07:00Hubby and I determined that if we were just buying...Hubby and I determined that if we were just buying for the two of us we could have lived with one bag of crab legs for $20 making it $10 per person - not that bad. I am sure Stepson at a whole bag himself. Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-46874254227096392382013-08-05T16:21:35.332-07:002013-08-05T16:21:35.332-07:00Four years ago we spent $1200 a month - crazy righ...Four years ago we spent $1200 a month - crazy right? I never got the budget low until I started tracking every single dime spent. If I could keep hubby out of the grocery store 100% I could get it lower but he has this tendency to crave expensive things like stuffed Kalamata olives and marinated peppers. Better spent there than in a restaurant.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-69317931375778626742013-08-05T16:19:37.415-07:002013-08-05T16:19:37.415-07:00Annual budgeting allows for a lot more flexability...Annual budgeting allows for a lot more flexability as some months I don't spend anything and some months I spend a lot. I had no idea what I was spending on haircare until I started tracking it. The budget is set on previous year spends.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-20390393513645106242013-08-05T16:18:30.525-07:002013-08-05T16:18:30.525-07:00I would love to do that, a friend many years ago u...I would love to do that, a friend many years ago used to make wine and I would assist her but haven't tried it on my own. I may have to do so...there might just be enough room in the laundry room :)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-12114756864846508032013-08-05T16:17:09.697-07:002013-08-05T16:17:09.697-07:00We pretty much have decided to give up eating out ...We pretty much have decided to give up eating out for the most part which helps justify the higher grocery costs. We get so disappointed by restaurant food lately, it just isn't worth the cost. Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-17202119416510937562013-08-05T16:16:08.926-07:002013-08-05T16:16:08.926-07:00I would say darn impossible with the move and so m...I would say darn impossible with the move and so much going on in your life. It might be better just to maintain right now versus trying to lose anything moreCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-77523827177720932972013-08-05T16:15:04.111-07:002013-08-05T16:15:04.111-07:00My budget came about from trial and error, first f...My budget came about from trial and error, first from recording each month's spends. I tweaked it to our lifestyle after that but everyone's budget is totally different based on priorities. Scratch cooking rules when living cheap though :)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-21311592516660303082013-08-05T16:13:56.269-07:002013-08-05T16:13:56.269-07:00If you hate fish you probably wouldn't enjoy t...If you hate fish you probably wouldn't enjoy the crab experience. I am sure prices have been creeping up - I have decided to spend what we need on groceries and avoid eating out at all costs. We still have a very good standard of living that way, plus eat healthier. Hopefully your family will pitch in on the cooking/groceries.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-56560779913746921512013-08-05T16:10:19.238-07:002013-08-05T16:10:19.238-07:00I live in Comox just across the river from Courten...I live in Comox just across the river from Courtenay. Victoria is about a 3 hour drive from Victoria. The rest of the Island is very beautiful - you should visit it if you get the chance. Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-15013175186716706582013-08-05T03:27:18.202-07:002013-08-05T03:27:18.202-07:00Just found your blog and like it very much! Are yo...Just found your blog and like it very much! Are you near Courtenay? The nearest I've been to there was a conference trip to Victoria (didn't get to explore the island). My spouse and I eat at home 99% of the time too, and our grocery bill was way up for July...mysterious!anexactinglifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009190709973990767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-77705487979313962762013-08-04T17:03:30.576-07:002013-08-04T17:03:30.576-07:00Im 43 an have never tasted crab either. I've n...Im 43 an have never tasted crab either. I've never been a fish fan of any kind. My mom was and my brother and husband are though. What you made does sound delicious. I went over my food budget already this month and I"m not finished yet. I dont know why since I bought less than last month. Maybe prices went up? I"ll have to compare my receipts . August is goin to be a very very lean month for us and I have family coming in on the 17th that I haven't seen in 6 years :( Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10290535091183945602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-37439953758794429172013-08-04T13:06:04.013-07:002013-08-04T13:06:04.013-07:00I really like your budget posts and I am consideri...I really like your budget posts and I am considering doing something similar as I need to spend a year living on as little as possible. Just need to work out a reasonable budget :)Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617154950023572134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-13290880485411001162013-08-03T20:28:13.835-07:002013-08-03T20:28:13.835-07:00I too love crab (oh, & wine, since we're d...I too love crab (oh, & wine, since we're discussing it. ;-)) I've gained about three pounds over the summer. Nothing too serious, but I definitely need to refocus. It's hard with the move, that's for sure.Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-88646615222126211262013-08-03T18:04:01.823-07:002013-08-03T18:04:01.823-07:00That dreaded food budget overage again, it's g...That dreaded food budget overage again, it's getting harder to make ends meet! But well done on the other categories!Judy Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143303275859311603noreply@blogger.com