So close to the end of the month! My major slip-up was my mid-month shopping spree, though I did return the cooler, and have been using everything else I bought.
Last week I bought a bridle, which my horse's trainer requested I bring next time I'm there (didn't want to send out her brand new, fancy imported one to get tossed around and dirty all winter). At least it was $109 used off of eBay instead of $200+ for a new one, and came with reins, and I can resell it for the same price when I no longer need it. I also bought one other piece of horse tack for $68, justified because I didn't take any riding lessons this month (the bridle and other item came out to exactly my riding lesson budget for the month, coincidentally). I'm a tack-a-holic, but I'm trying to be fussier and only buy quality items that will last and work for multiple horses.
Food - only went out for that $5 burrito, and otherwise haven't gone out for food or coffee all month! Groceries went about $30 over budget, but that included buying some beer and ahi tuna steaks while my dad was visiting. I'm actually really pleased at how little extra I spent; usually guests are a reason to go plunk down $100 at Whole Foods. Whenever I thought of running to the store for this or that, I checked myself and rethought what I was cooking instead. Need to keep that up!
Today I'm experimenting with making oatmeal in my little soup warmer at work. It may mean having a late breakfast, or eating oatmeal at lunch time, but I'm excited about the possibilities for a cheap and easy option at the office.
I haven't spent any money since Monday, and shouldn't need to spend anything today or tomorrow. I'm calling Friday the end of the month as I'll probably need to hit the grocery stores this weekend.