When I lived on my own my system was this-

Take my budget and plan a meal, something that I could eat for a few days and then some other foodstuffs that I could use.....


I"d write the amount I had to spend at the top of my list and then guesstimate what I wanted and what it would cost to purchase that item(s).

As I went down the list I would subtract the cost until there was no money left...

The secret was to overestimate the prices.....

example,


A loaf of bread........$1.00

Then you look for the .89 cent loaf..

Two cans of veggies...... 1.50

Then look for .59 cent veggies....


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When I left the store I had enough money for a cheap hamburger fries and a coke.....


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CB,
You mean women need MORE than chocolate?

NOW I'm really