Do you tend to spend much more than you plan food shopping?

I almost always do. Today I thought I’ll just take $60 since I prob only need about $40. Then I thought, well I know me, I’ll just bring 100.

Cashier: That’ll be $202.60

Me:

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

If you are the same as I was, most of the stuff you buy is for others, either in the family or "blow ins" as I call them. Since living alone I actually spend less than I budget for..😷

MellyMel22 · F

@whowasthatmaskedman Well my mom didn’t give me a list this time for her, but I do have kids to shop for too and there was plenty of stuff that I got thinking of them.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@MellyMel22 While I dont recommend living alone as a lifestyle choice, it does cut out those discretionary buys for others..😷

MellyMel22 · F

@whowasthatmaskedman I get that! But I have to feed the kids 😌🤣