Do you also notice how expensive grocery shopping has become?
No, not really. I've only been doing it for the 5 years we've been married now. Before that I was living off my parents so I had no idea what anything cost. I just opened the fridge and tah dah, there was food. Or if I went shopping at my mum's request I'd just come home and hand them the bill.
Even now food is an expense I don't do much to track. I don't buy things on sale, and I don't pay attention to coupons. I buy what I want, when I want and try not to waste it. And I certainly don't do things like buying cheaper cuts of meat or non-name-brand products. I figure if I eat it all and I enjoyed it that it was money well spent. I do feel a little guilty if I throw out something that has gone bad. My mother is a bit of a tight-wad when it comes to the grocery store and keeps complaining about the things my Dad buys that she thinks are luxuries or that he overpays for. I guess I just take more after him. Food isn't just fuel, it's a source of pleasure. If I had to cut back I'm sure we could save a fair bit at the grocery store.
Re: Living on half
No, not really. I've only been doing it for the 5 years we've been married now. Before that I was living off my parents so I had no idea what anything cost. I just opened the fridge and tah dah, there was food. Or if I went shopping at my mum's request I'd just come home and hand them the bill.
Even now food is an expense I don't do much to track. I don't buy things on sale, and I don't pay attention to coupons. I buy what I want, when I want and try not to waste it. And I certainly don't do things like buying cheaper cuts of meat or non-name-brand products. I figure if I eat it all and I enjoyed it that it was money well spent. I do feel a little guilty if I throw out something that has gone bad. My mother is a bit of a tight-wad when it comes to the grocery store and keeps complaining about the things my Dad buys that she thinks are luxuries or that he overpays for. I guess I just take more after him. Food isn't just fuel, it's a source of pleasure. If I had to cut back I'm sure we could save a fair bit at the grocery store.