I went out to the store today for the basics, and I came home completely sticker shocked!!!!! Gas was up to $3.29 for Unleaded, it was $3.19 yesterday. Not quite a bargain, but at least a little less. One gallon of milk is now $3.98 for the Wal-Mart brand, and $4.42 for Hiland! Last week milk was $2.90 for the Wal-Mart brand. Even eggs are getting a little pricey at $1.38 for a dozen.

The milk prices are what worry me the most. Thade drinks about three to four gallons of milk a week. I try (my hardest) to keep the grocery bill around $100.00 per week, and if you figure in $16.00 in milk that is a big chunk of the budget. Add in diapers, wipes and Pull-Ups too, and it looks like it is going to be Ramen Noodles on the menu for quite a while.

How are you coping with the increase in gas and grocery prices, and still staying on budget?