The May Budget Breakdown

Howdy.

Here we are again. Time for some good ole budget accountability and fun!

In these posts we will write-up typical expenses that may get overlooked for the particular month. Then we have a photo link up portion where YOU can upload a photo of your budget committee meeting for the month!

So, what expenses might you expect in the month of May?

• Mother’s Day (I can’t believe we FINALLY get to budget for this!!!) 🙂
  • Brunch
  • Flowers
  • Gifts
  • Crafts
  • Etc.
• Cinco de Mayo Party
• Spring Cleaning Supplies
  • Mop, Broom, Vacuum
  • Organizational boxes
  • Filing Cabinet

• Birthday gifts
• Wedding gifts
• Graduation gifts
• Summer travel
  • Extra gas money
  • Flights
  • Rental car
  • Hotels
• Memorial Day
  • Party with friends
  • Grilling supplies
  • Wreath’s for graves of Veterans
• Animal expenses
  • Flea/Tick medications for animals you plan to take out into the woods/hikes
• Summer supplies
  • Bathing suits
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
• Entertainment
  • Entry fees for fun races (Rugged Maniac)
  • Blockbuster movies (Avengers)
• Yard supplies
  • Gasoline for mower
  • Landscaping
• Utilities increase
  • Air conditioning
  • Fans
• Summer Recreation
  • Hiking Supplies
  • Camping Supplies
  • Swimming pool pass
  • State Parks pass

Again, these are some expenses we’ve found ourselves budgeting for this month, so they might be applicable to you or not. Some of these expenses are best budgeted for as a sinking fund...like vacations or gifts. About this time of the year we have to book a lot of travel for the summer months and it’s helpful if several months of flight expenses don’t hit all at once in the same month.

Now it’s time for your part!

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