spending too much

this month for some reason, my expenditures for groceries and other necessities have gone up.  it's only half way through the month and i've already spent $60 more than previous months.  and i still have one more thing i have to buy:  a reflective arm band for my walk to the bus stop in the evening. the sun is setting earlier and by 6 pm its already dark out here. plus it's good for two other things: not getting passed by the bus because the driver couldn't see you and not getting nearly run over by drivers who are making a left turn ON RED!  i wish i had thought of this when i was working at ikea and had to walk the last 30 minutes home.  this will be $10.  $5 for the product and another $5 for shipping.