Mike and I set up our budget in a program we use for our business called Account Edge. I was looking for simple, but he is looking for me to learn AccountEdge better so I can be more useful in the business. So it was a win-win situation. :)
I have officially entered the purchases made this month into the program and created categories for tracking. It appears I will be able to track food expenses, gas expenses, clothing expenses, home education expenses, and the possibilities are endless. :)
On Wednesday, I'll add a category for Dental expenses.
I also want to track savings earmarked for vacation and holidays. I wonder, if we VISUALLY SEE where we are lacking, if it will help us to prepare better, and make different choices? We are already pretty frugal, but we can always be more frugal. After all, I really don't need a burrito by Gluten Freeda to make my day. Especially if it is a splurge of $ 2.50, and frankly, didn't taste that good.
My biggie is also going to be keeping track VERY CLOSELY of receipts. 2 times last year I needed to return something and could NOT find the receipt. Not a good example for the girls.
1 comment:
Sounds good to me. I really need to do the same thing. I mean I REALLY need to do it. I hope it goes well for you.
Sivje
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