Hi All
I was reviewing our budget the other day after making some little changes. I first created in 3 years ago when we bought our appartment and at that time we were spending about $400/month on groceries for two adults. Fast forward to this year and add a six month old baby and I found we've been spending about $670/month for the last three months.
I realise food prices have gone up and wondered how this compared to other forum users and if those with children found this sort of increase upon arrival.
Keep in mind that
1) we're mainly using cloth diapers around the house and only buy disposables for camping or day trips.
2) I've pulled my wife back from buying any baby clothes that aren't on half price sale. That and family gifts are keeping keeping us going fine.
I was reviewing our budget the other day after making some little changes. I first created in 3 years ago when we bought our appartment and at that time we were spending about $400/month on groceries for two adults. Fast forward to this year and add a six month old baby and I found we've been spending about $670/month for the last three months.
I realise food prices have gone up and wondered how this compared to other forum users and if those with children found this sort of increase upon arrival.
Keep in mind that
1) we're mainly using cloth diapers around the house and only buy disposables for camping or day trips.
2) I've pulled my wife back from buying any baby clothes that aren't on half price sale. That and family gifts are keeping keeping us going fine.