Here's the link to the woman

who has done the yearly shopping for under $800. I am still in amazement that she did it... what a great gal~


http://jane4girls800dollarannualbudget.blogspot.com/

Do you think I can do it?

My new goal for 2009~ feed and HBA my family for under $1500 a year. Can it be done? I am thinking so. This does also include our seven ( YEP 7) fur children. But doesn't count prescriptions or medical expenses (except for things that can be bought over the counter). Who thinks I will be able to do it? AND do it so we aren't eating beanie weenies and Mac n cheese all the time??? I have no doubt in myself at all... at all...at all. I have been inspired by a lovely lady who did it on $800 a year... and while she has done beautifully I think my goal of $1500 is more optainable for us, seeing as we have so many pets. We love them all and couldn't even consider parting with one of them so putting them down or giving them away isn't an option for us. They are also 100% inside so that is good, we rarely have flea problems.

Now what is covered in this $1500? ANYTHING we eat, drink, medicate with (not prescriptions) or clean with. Everything from detergent, toilet paper, wipes and tylenol. Maxipads, crackers and chicken. Everything.. Everything.

$1500 broken down to a level like this...$125 a month~$28.85 a week~$4.11 a day. Can it be done? We shall see.

I will be starting this on January 1, 2009 and continuing it until December 31, 2009 and I hope you all will come along for the ride.