[skinnybudget]

I'm always trying to figure out how to cut down on our expenses so if anyone has any suggestions that would be great!

Expenses: 1200
Rent 675
Electric 65
Phone 20
Food 300
Gas/Maint 80
Car Ins 20
Household 40

Income: 1200

We live in grad housing and rent includes heat and ethernet. We do have a membership to the YMCA that is 24/mth included in household exp. I try to turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use and I try to limit driving, but I do drive to the store and playdates. We also go to my parents' about 2 hrs away once a month or so. DH bikes. For entertainment we use the library, go to the Y, and do other outdoor activities-weather permitting. I think I could maybe cut down some on food? We thought about getting rid of the car but I think it would be too depressing!

I know what we need is more income but I haven't found anything yet that would not require at least a little child care and not require me to stand the whole time (one bad knee). DH could look for a weekend job but to be honest I think it would be a strain on our family life. He works on his school stuff pretty much whenever he's not working and it's a huge priority to us for him to graduate, hopefully in May! He already has a lot of student loans from undergrad/grad so I don't like to take out more but I thought that it was an option.

Thanks for all the help, any advice would be great!