I could have easily spent $200 less on food, but healthy food is a strong value for me. We still don’t have enough money to eat out, but the store bought food will be healthier than it could've been. Another perk of our far away apartment is that it covers the cost of some utilities such as heat and electricity. But, I did decide that I should buy a cheap phone plan for both my husband and me because we are parents who should be easy to reach if trouble occurs.
As mentioned earlier, I decided to rent two cheap cars for both me and my spouse to drive to work. I devoted $100 to child care either for after school sports, clubs, or other programs for my boys. I then dedicated $252 to personal care so that my family can purchase clothes, get their haircut, and be able to buy anything they need. I decided against