August Monthly Budget Update

We are half way through the month already... can you believe it.  The last month of summer is zooming past.  I am really not sure where the summer went and August is no exception.

With super doubles early in the month, I peaked a little earlier in the month then I wanted to.  Only one trip to CVS so far this month to get an emergency pull-up supply.  One trip to Giant to get Popsicles for $0.48.  But I stocked up on chicken first thing in the month which I was going to do in July and didn't get a chance.  I got a ton of cereal and filled the cereal cupboard.  I had a few great trips to Target which used the overage for groceries to stock up on a few basics (and used a gift card to pay for the rest).  Most of the monthly budget was spent at Harris Teeter which is why there is also such big savings.

Total OOP $158.30
Total Savings $457.38

Total Value $615.68
Percentage Savings 74.3%

Remaining in monthly budget $1.70

I crossed off a few things on my list to get for the month with a few still left.  I got pancake mix, syrup, and Bisquick which we were totally out of at super doubles.  I also got Milk, lettuce, mac and cheese, goldfish and yeast at Target with my gift card and overage.  My mom bought me some bread flour and shake n bake at her house because it was cheaper then it was in VA. 

I know that I still have a few more things to get for the month with very little budget left (including cheese at Wegman's for two more weeks of my husband's sandwiches- Did I mention that this is going to be at least $8).  Luckily, I still have my Giant $10 credit and Harris Teeter $5 credit for the month to spend on some basics there this month.  I might have to find cheese with one of my credits :) 

I hope that you are on track for August (at least better than me) and I look forward to hearing how you are doing!!