The winds of April certainly brought about lots of change.  Matt is now employed full time.  We also enjoyed a 10 escape from reality to Disney.  May is usually one of our busier months so I anticipate full steam ahead to summer and the school break.  We were over budget in several different categories. My intention is to just work through the month of May as it comes budget wise. I will plan to spend some time after we figure out Matt’s pay and do a re-vamp of the budget beginning in June. This revamp will also take into consideration inflation and the price increases that we are seeing.

Groceries– budget amount is $200 until June.  Not Met! $658.81 This does include our Amazon subscribe and save.  I am a little shocked at this amount but I have started to readjust again and instead of buying one item we are out of, buying two instead. I will continue just to monitor this in May but have no clue where we will end up.

Auto/ Gas. My goal is $400 a month.  NOT met! $355 for regular gas and $430 for the trip to Disney.  Matt’s job is a 35 to 40 minute drive so I am going to have to monitor and adjust this amount going forward.  This also includes gas prices as high as I have ever paid so that could be an issue.

Cash Envelope system- Did not work with out trip so it was out the window. Disney prefers cards so that is what we used for ease.

Blogging- 15 post per month. 8 post during April not bad considering we were gone for 10 days.  Hopefully things return to normal and I can get back in a good routine soon!

Exercise days-  We managed to work an average of 7 miles a day at Disney so I am going to count 8 days of exercise. I also have an appointment this week for another shot so that should help. 
 No Spend Days- ummmmm what ? 

April was a fun month but it was also a month of struggle and change. May should bring about a sense of normalcy and anticipation of the summer!