October is typically our busiest month of the year. This year did not disappoint.\u00a0 I am actually relieved to finish the month and start with November.\u00a0 I am going to make an effort this year to post an item I am thankful for each day!\u00a0 I probably will do in groups of five or seven but we can always see how it flows.<\/p>\n
Groceries<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0budget amount is $650.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>$500\u00a0 Under budget and back on track hopefully for the rest of the year. I would plan to reduce the grocery budget for November but Lily has her sweet sixteen birthday party the first Friday of December so I am going to leave the budget in place to cover that!<\/p>\n Auto\/ Gas \/ Insurance:<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0My goal is\u00a0 $400 a month.\u00a0<\/strong>$456.79. \u00a0 Not Met! <\/strong>Gas prices continue to rise. Currently they are above $3 a galloon.\u00a0 We also needed an oil change in the van so that has made things more difficult than usual<\/p>\n Cash Envelope system-\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Goal met!<\/p>\n Goal #4- Blogging- 15 post per month<\/strong>.\u00a0 This is post number 8. Did I mention how busy this month was!<\/p>\n Goal # 5- Fitness<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Goal is to\u00a0<\/strong>exercise of some type at least 10 days a month.<\/strong>\u00a0 Nope Naa<\/p>\n Goal #6 \u2013 Bible study- Goal-\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Read or Listen to the entire Bible in a year.\u00a0<\/strong>Need to find something to get started on this.<\/p>\n Earnings<\/strong>\u2013 NONE<\/p>\n No Spend Days<\/strong>\u2013 Did not keep up with this as it just was too difficulty. We covered all our expenses and that is what is important .<\/p>\n We had some unusual expenses during this month. We also spent a ton of money but in the end, I have been able to balance out most things. We are ending the month with a brand new Tahoe, new to us camper and a huge drive way!\u00a0 Most of this was covered by Matt’s inheritance so we are grateful.\u00a0 We also have to figure out how to cover the expense of Lily’s car.<\/p>\n I really really want to attempt a no spend November to keep us on track and help cover the camping expenses for December and January.\u00a0 So here to a quieter and less expensive November.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" October is typically our busiest month of the year. This year did not disappoint.\u00a0 I am actually relieved to finish the month and start with November.\u00a0 I am going to make an effort this year to post an item I … Continue reading