i like divvy dont really budget i just filll 1 to 1.5 shopping trolleys a f/n for shopping usually around $650 for groceries. $200 fuel for my car not sure how much DH spends per f/n we save at least $1000 a f/n i pay childcare a mortgage we go out every friday for dinner and occasionally buy 1 take out meal through out the week, we splurge on things we really want and layby clothes when needed. i usually leave $400 a fortnight for extras that i may not of considered.
we have 4 young children 2 adults and 3 extra children every 2 weeks. i try to do as many cost free activities as possible with the kids and pack picnic lunches. im very fortunate at the moment to live this way.