My Shopping List
a. What struggles did you find while creating this budget sheet?
Creating this shopping list was only difficult because I needed to put down things I actually eat. The prices of a lot of food and different beverages I wanted were really expensive, and made me go over the budget of $75 with only 25 items. In the end, I stuck with things I needed that stayed in my budget.
b. Why is it important to try and find the meaning behind creating a budget for yourself when you go shopping?
When I get to college, I am going to be going shopping on my own. I will be paying for all the food I want and won’t have my mom going food shopping for the house. At college, a budget for me is going to be very important. It is important to create a budget for the food you’re going to eat so you don’t spend more than you need to.
c. Do you think that you have more of an understanding as to how expensive food can be?
Food varies prices with labels and kinds. I never realized that one labeled can can be $1.69 and another can be $5.99. Food expenses can really build up and get very expensive. There are always sales, but even sometimes, that does not really help. Doing this budget sheet, I realized how much money the food in my house for my entire family actually costs. Food for myself, without watching my budget, would be pretty pricey as well.
d. Did you enjoy this project and why?
Although Excel isn’t my favorite program, I did enjoy this project. It was simple and to the point. It allowed me to see how much I will be spending on food when I go away for college.
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