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patandchickens, I don't see anything wrong with saying "no, I don't think we can afford this". I was just trying to distinguish myself from so many people (not saying you here) who belittle their men and treat them like they can't figure things out on their own. I agree with your plan and...

I budget $120 a week for a family of 5. That does not include $12 a week for milk (which we buy from a local farmer and thus the discount) or major meat (we buy this from a relative in bulk about once a year but soon will be raising our own, Lord-willing). That amount also includes diapers for...

I was thinking the same as nccountrygirl as to baskets with all butters-apple, peach, pear and pumpkin-this year and a loaf of homemade bread. I like the idea of adding the jellyknives or cheese spreaders though. I would LOVE to get into making soaps/lotions as well. Some day.

We do budget and have been doing it successfully for about 6 years. I agree with patandchickens although I think you need to be careful in how you're saying "no". My husband would say to remember he is not a child you are dealing with. Maybe the two of you could sit down together and clearly...