I had a big, whining post all typed out and maybe just putting it in words made me feel a little better so I deleted. Suffice to say we've had/have both expected and unexpected expenditures in the last month and in the coming month that are threatening to break us rather than make us stronger. There are no frugal savings on purchases left to be made as there will simply be no more purchases. Basics for groceries, maybe, but we will be eating what we have and seeing if the next month of income combined with what savings exist, will keep us from sinking into a financial hole. We've turned the corner from frugality to survival and it's not fun. Good luck to everyone on their own path.