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Question by rooney: Suggestions on how to budget our household income?
My husband makes $ 7,000-9,000 a month (take home)
Our mortgage is $ 3500
How much do you think is reasonable to be spending on:
Food
Entertainment
Clothing
Household supplies
Savings

Of course we have other expenses like insurance and utilities and car payments but I wanted to know about the other things that are more under our control because I think it is getting out of hand. We are spending over $ 750 on food and $ 700 on misc.
we have an infant and a toddler btw.
I’ve heard of a technique where people put all the moeny they are planning on spending for each expense such as groceries and entertainment in envelopes and only using those so that they can prevent overspending. Does this work?

Best answer:

Answer by Jen G
My first concern is that you may have too much wrapped up in your mortgage. A good rule of thumb is that your housing payment should be no more than 25% of your take home pay. With the figure you’ve given it’s closer to 40%. That instantly makes things tight, but your question is about budgeting..

My husband and I sat down together and made a list of EVERYTHING we spend money on.. household expenses, debts, savings, etc. We put a figure to each item on the budget. Once that was done we also wrote down all of our income. The goal is for the income to equal the expenses each month.

If you are over your income, then you need to start looking at things that can be cut from the budget. We got really radical recently and we as far as cutting our cable down to basic service (we were going to cancel it completely, but it was cheaper to keep it for the internet). Our goal though is to get out of debt.

You also really need to identify what is Misc.

I would like to recommend that you check out Dave Ramsey’s book “The Total Money Makeover”. It’s an easy read that can change your life and how you and your husband look at money.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Dryer Sheets, Lavender, 80-Count Boxes (Pack of 12)

• Case of 12 recyclable boxes, each box containing 80 boxes of lavender-scented dryer sheets (960 total sheets)
• Reduces static and gives your clothes a fresh, clean smell
• Includes a vegetable-derived softening agent and essential oils on a non-woven substrate
• Relaxing scent of lavender may help relieve fatigue; made with biodegradable ingredients
• All Mrs. Meyers cleaning products are biodegradable and packaged in recyclable containers

A perfect way to reduce static and add a wonderful fragrance to your clothes.

List Price: $ 117.56

Price: $ 65.00

Question by wounded healer: Where can I buy quality household products online?
Looking for online shopping for household supplies, paper products, cleaning supplies, health and beauty supplies, quality products, with reasonable prices and reasonable shipping. No Wal mart.

Best answer:

Answer by AnswerGirl ₪ ø lll·o.
I recommend Amazon. They have everything! I do almost all of my shopping there, and the shipping is definitely reasonable.

What do you think? Answer below!

Chia Bart Collectable

• Collecting & growing Chia Pet pottery planters has become an American tradition
• Everybody loves Chia Pets! You all will enjoy “watching them grow!”
• Makes a great gift! Collect them all!
• Bart Simpson Chia Pet is perfect for any Simpsons fan.
• It’s Easy to do…Fun to Grow!

Chia Cat Grass Seeds 6-pack

List Price: $ 22.80

Price: $ 12.00

SARA LEE HOUSEHOLD & BODY CARE 10114 “KIWI” SHOE POLISH 1-1/8 OZ.

• SHOE POLISH
• 1-1/8 oz. paste
• Use to protect and nourish leather and produce a long lasting, glossy shine
• SHOE POLISH/DEODORIZER
• CLEANING SUPPLIES

KIWI SHOE POLISH 1-1/8 oz. paste Use to protect and nourish leather and produce a long lasting, glossy shine Neutral Can

List Price: $ 3.49

Price: $ 0.09

Casabella Premium Water Stop Gloves, Medium 1pr

• Casabella
• 46010
• Garden Apparel
• Pink

Casabella Water Stop Premium Gloves, Medium-Pink

These are the best gloves we’ve ever used (and the best looking, too).
Gently tapered for a perfect fit, our natural, breathable 100% latex gloves have a special texture for a safe grip.
The gloves have a comfortable 100% cotton flock lining.
And best of all – no more wet sleeves or arms – the special patented cuff catches liquids before they have a chance to roll down your arm.
Non-toxic. Made in Greece.

List Price: $ 3.99

Price: $ 5.39

Simple Green 13033 All-Purpose Cleaner, Original Sassafras Scent, Trigger Spray, 32 Ounces

• Non-toxic
• Biodegradeable
• Concentrated formula
• Non-flammable

Original Sassafras Scent Simple Green is the safer alternative to toxic cleaners, solvents, and bleaches. It safely removes grease, oil, carbon deposits, smoke, soot, dirt, pet stains, coffee and juice stains, lipstick, crayon, inks, and so much more from any washable, indoor and outdoor household surface.

List Price: $ 5.99

Price: $ 6.31

Cascade 4x Concentrated Thai Dragon Fruit Scent Actionpacs, 20-Count

• Rinses dishes clean, leaves your dishwasher fresh
• Phosphate Free
• Inspired by the winding canals of Thailand that are lined with dragon fruits, mangoes and papayas

Automatic Dishwasher Detergent

List Price: $ 9.04

Price: $ 9.04

Question by Soroush Saberan: What would be a fun experiment I can do with only the supplies found in an average household?
Something actually fun.

Best answer:

Answer by Plant Bass
Cucumber and vaselene.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Earth Friendly Products Parsley Plus All Purpose Household Cleaner, 22 Ounces (Pack of 12)

• All-purpose countertop and surface cleaner
• Great for kitchen countertops and other hard surface areas
• Natural, non-toxic product

All-Purpose Countertop & Surface Cleaner.

Earth Friendly Products® Parsley All Purpose Kleener™ can be used on appliances, microwave ovens, floors, ceramic tile, and any other surface not harmed by water.  Because natural ingredients are used, color and body may vary.

• Not tested on animals.
• No animal ingredients.

Thank you for using our natural, non-toxic product.  Each time you use our products, you are helping to maintain a healthier and sustainable home, lifestyle and environment.  One by one, we can change the world and make it a better place

Made in the USA.

List Price: $ 55.10

Price: $ 38.37