I love this! We have similar struggles with staying the grocery budget, especially since we buy a lot in bulk so some weeks it's $300 at Costco and other weeks it's just $40 for the basics. We've done cash for our groceries before but it's usually fallen apart after a couple of weeks, but this has inspired me to try using cash again!! The visual reminder of the money remaining is so great when you're working off a budget.
The bulk buying is a great point! I did realize (and I forgot to include this in this post) that I was charging certain items at stores like Costco to my grocery budget when they technically didn't belong there. Things like pillows, batteries, etc. that I bought at Costco. The one time this happened, I just separated them on the conveyor belt and paid with my card instead of my grocery cash. But that's what using cash will do, make you more aware! I'm glad you're considering giving it another try!
We’re trying this for September. I’ve been talking about it for a while bc I always go over despite doing my best to lower it, every. Single. Month. It’s driving me nuts. So hoping cash can save me!
What a great idea! My very bad habits are opposite of most ppl, but not good for me nonetheless! I shall try this.
I love this! We have similar struggles with staying the grocery budget, especially since we buy a lot in bulk so some weeks it's $300 at Costco and other weeks it's just $40 for the basics. We've done cash for our groceries before but it's usually fallen apart after a couple of weeks, but this has inspired me to try using cash again!! The visual reminder of the money remaining is so great when you're working off a budget.
The bulk buying is a great point! I did realize (and I forgot to include this in this post) that I was charging certain items at stores like Costco to my grocery budget when they technically didn't belong there. Things like pillows, batteries, etc. that I bought at Costco. The one time this happened, I just separated them on the conveyor belt and paid with my card instead of my grocery cash. But that's what using cash will do, make you more aware! I'm glad you're considering giving it another try!
We’re trying this for September. I’ve been talking about it for a while bc I always go over despite doing my best to lower it, every. Single. Month. It’s driving me nuts. So hoping cash can save me!
Boy do I understand that! Rooting for you!