Some budgets include such things as cleaning supplies, dog food, haircuts and car gas. In order to keep track of all of these you would need a new box of envelopes every month. Groceries will undoubtedly be the largest expense in this category. By taking the extra time to figure what needs to go into your household budget when you set it up, you can save a lot of time each payday. Many times the commitment to live by a budget is lacking.
People get into spending habits that are hard to break.
There is constant friction in the family over money. It is more comfortable to live beyond your means. You have to consider all of the above problems when setting up your budget. Everyone in the family that is old enough to count should be included. I don't mean to say that children should have a say in where the money goes, but they should be aware of what the spending limits of the family are.