Budget

We have always had a tight and very strict budget around this home.  Recently, I have been trying to tighten it even more, in efforts to finally be able to whittle away some money for savings.

So here has been my challenge.  $200 a month for food, for a family of 4.  That's $50.00 a week.  So fair I have been very successful.  I think I will try and cut it down by $50 more a month if I can.

The more homemade meals I can do, and the more canning, and bread making I can do will make it even easier.  This is $200 a month without couponing.  As awesome as it is, I have NO time for it right now.

Anything I am going to try, to balance our budget even more is to trade salon services for help with my house, and babysitting.  We'll see how it goes, but I hope it will work out really well for me, and give me a little help, and stress relief :)

We have already been buying used when possible. 

Any other tips are appreciated!