July was a different month to say the least.  Kendall and Lily spent a week in Orlando Florida at a national youth conference, followed by a week at the beach for all of us. Next up was outpatient surgery for me followed by two weeks of recovery.   Our spending was definitely different, and I was not able to develop a new budget, but I still have a little over 3 weeks before returning to work full time!  August is much more laid back and relaxing!

Groceries– budget amount is $200 NOT Met! $318.24 before the cow.  We spend a today of $31.81.44 including 659# of beef. I am continuing to think around $700 a month with any excess to be placed in savings. We did use savings to purchase the meat so for the remainder of the year we will try to replace any of that we can.

Auto/ Gas. My goal is $400 a month. NOT met! $ 548.74. Prices have started to decrease, and this did include gas for the generator that we ran for 6 hours when we lost power.

Cash Envelope system- I was doing excellent until the last week. Now it is back to cash for us!

Blogging- 15 post per month. This is post number 14 for the month. I have been much better at posting on a regular basis. Just need to squeeze in one additional post. I am really excited to keep this so close again this month! Especially given the fact that I did not post on vacation

Exercise days- NONE

No Spend Days- ummmmm what ? I honestly have not been keeping track of this. I am giving myself a pass on both Exercise and No spend days due to my surgery this month,

August should be a much slower month with plenty of time for relaxing!