Slow and steady wins the race.

I am allowing for a bit of easing into things.  We have eaten out 3 times this week, which is a huge triumph considering it is usually 3 times a day.  My child is not one for left overs, and I have been working around that as best as I can.

The cleaning lady didn't come this past week.  I think I will drop down  to 3x a month as opposed to each week.  I know what you are thinking, but I am no kind of house keeper and if Ann will help keep things clean and orderly it is an expense I am willing to keep.

We bought one didn't need item.  It was a book for a children's book for $3.25. 

I will be more and more strict as we become more accustomed to eating left overs and no longer viewing shopping as a recreational activity.

I haven't forgotten to post more financial details, they are coming.

Yes It Has Begun

I am still here.  My efforts in November were a bit sad and December had it's holiday shopping, but I am ready to begin with a bang. 
I checked the bank statements for November and I spent over $800 on fast food and crap.  Keeping to the budget should allow me to save close to $2000 a month.  I will post the numbers soon.