The month of October really got away from me.  Auto expenses were high: I had to buy new tires for my vehicle ($346), and we had to replace the fuel pump in Mr. A's work truck ($257). Somehow, gasoline was $135.79 lower than it usually is. Our goal on groceries was $640 for the month, but we went over by $63.56. Gift giving and clothing were off the charts, but there were two birthdays, my mother and AJ during the… Read the rest