Paper Towels = Napkins. Toilet Paper = Tissues. $7 saved.

For you budget conscious: this bag can be easily transformed into a infant-safe sleeper with a few easy snips!

 

 

 

Moderator Katie:  Though this might be the “Land of Plenty”, lately most of us are finding it plenty hard to afford anything.  This Blogfight, submitted by the gummy Chicklet and Trident from “somewhere in the Midwest”, is a reality check.  Trident pays the bills, Chicklet does the shopping and the results are not, shall we say, minty fresh?  Thanks. I’m here all week, folks.  Read on…

 

Trident writes:  My wife Chicklet and I have two young boys.  Chicklet stays at home and I make a salary that is probably average for this area of the Midwest.   Like most people, we have a hard time making ends meet each month, so I budget.  I’ve allotted $100 per week for groceries.  This includes things bought at your typical grocery store, and also at places like Target, Sam’s Club, etc.  Chicklet seems to think this is not only unreasonable, but impossible.  I disagree, and even go so far as to say that I don’t think you have to be that creative to meet this number.  But, I’m up for hearing if people think this is unreasonable or unrealistic. 

 

Chicklet writes:  What he’s not saying is that $100 includes things like prescriptions, diapers, wipes, alcohol (my God people, do you know how much I need to drink being married to Budget Man over here?), over-the-counter-medicines, etc.  It’s not like I’m just buying Jell-O in bulk.  Most people, I think, spend double what we do.  I am sooo not wrong here.  So, sure Trident, we can meet that budget as long as we eat toast and lima beans every night and potty train the 7 month-old.  No problem. 

Moderator Katie:  Hey now.  Let’s remember the vows.   While, we don’t know specific areas or incomes, I think we can agree that we have the basics for a “yes you can” or “no way” opinion here so please VOTE NOW.   Polls close 30 days from posting.