I guess I should start by detailing my expenses from yesterday:
Ice Cream w/ the Coworkers: $1.75
Gas: $40
Today, I have to drop my rent payment off, and also mail some items that I was able to sell on Ebay this week. I will update with the exact amounts I was able to profit after I see how much the shipping is going to be.
Rent: $875
Also today, I have to tidy up the apartment, finish laundry, and get a plan together for lunch at work tomorrow so I don't end up splurging more of my food budget again.
I have been thinking, if I'm going to detail my daily expenses, I might start putting a note out to the side of how much I have left in each category for the month. It will be easier for me to keep track of where I'm at for the month.
Had to make a trip to Walmart today to get some stuff, and since Dollar Tree is only a little ways from it, I decided to run in there first, and see if I could get anything cheaper. I was able to find some good deals on stuff that would've cost me more at Walmart:
=Dollar Tree Purchases=
3 Pack of Dish Rags: $1.00
Box Tape: $1.00
2 Pack of Rubbermaid Containers: $1.00
Travel Coffee Mug: $1.00
(Tax): $0.24
1 Lb of Dry Egg Noodle Pasta: $0.50
1 Lb of Dry Spaghetti Pasta: $0.50
TOTAL: $5.24
=Walmart Purchases=
17 Lb Bag of Dog Food: $9.92
22 Lb Bag of Dog Food: $7.50
12 Pk of Bottled Water: $2.50
2 Citrus Air Fresheners: $0.94 (x2)
Dental Floss: $0.87
Box of 100 Envelopes: $0.94
12 Pk Diet Cola: $2.38
(Tax): $1.56
2 Heads of Lettuce: $1.44 (x2)
Bag of Sugar: $2.14
TOTAL: $32.57
I was able to use my Walmart gift card for the purchases there. I got two different kinds of dog food because I am going to try and mix the kind my pup usually eats with a less expensive brand of similar nutritional content, so that he can continue to eat to his heart's content, with breaking the Pet Supplies budget. 
I am going to try and use the tupperware containers and the bottles of water to take my lunch in for work. After the water's gone, I'll make tea and take that. That should cut down on the cost of colas.
===Change in Budget===
Food ($75): $56.31 LEFT
Gas ($360): $285 LEFT
Rent ($875): $0 LEFT
Household Supplies ($10): $0.84 LEFT
Pet Supplies ($50): $31.53 LEFT
Bank Fees ($0): $46 OVER
I love me some Dollar Tree
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