I set a $300 budget for this month, for the two of us, but I used to be a lot better when I wasn't working. We both work a lot, and end up eating too many convenience foods. At this point, I figure if I can meet one goal, I can reduce from there. I've spent $230 so far, but that includes the pizzas and cake stuff we bought when friends came over last week.

Spending $100 a month on animals seems unreasonably until you realise what the animals give you. My cats eat premium food, and I spend too much on treats, but they're still a lot cheaper than an antidepressant or cigarettes!