Its all about the cents

I know a lot of van dwellers think about how to use their monies wisely. Today was my day where I got to sit down and see where the my money would go for the month to month living. How much I would save and where I would need to put more than usual. I have to say I was surprised cause some things would stay the same. Some items would replace and some I wouldn't need at all.
Here is my list:(a short list)
Rent
700.00
Cell/internet
150.00
Credit(short term)
200.00
Travel (I have no car)
120.00
I have no utilities to pay. My land people pay that.
Total is 1170.00
Now this for the van (hopefully)
Rent (Insurance and gas)
250.00
Cell(I won't have internet because I'll use free WiFi)
55.00
Credit (NONE!!!)
Travel (will use this now for van care)
100.00
Mail and Gym(for showers yep gyms are cheap here)
40.00
Total is now 440.00
Now I know the gas part is low but you have to remember I ain't going anywhere yet. This includes propane for cooking and heat. I won't be using much as my job has a cooking area. I also will be using my bike where I am. This is just the basics I didn't add food or entertainment etc. That pretty much will stay the same. Big difference :) There will be times I'll use more gas of course. My van insurance will be really cheap as I have no accidents or tickets and being female helps LOL My credit is short term as I'm going with a non profit agency and in 6 months time will be all clear. Important thing is van care for emergencies and basic care. Mail and gym was added and still it is much less. things may change so I kept it simple. Of course this does not include the 1st month of getting the van and setting it up. There will be things I need to buy like a 20 degree sleeping bag...etc. So thats it in a nut shell. Let me know your thoughts on this.

Carbon monoxide alarms......so expensive for the HOH or deaf GEE WHIZ

I will be using propane in my van for heat and cooking. So I need a reliable detector for carbon monoxide. Theres plenty out there for larger homes /families with deaf and non deaf people out there. Really in my search theres not a lot out there for single people who just want a light strobe and runs on batteries. The one that looks promising is this
 http://www.marilynelectronics.com/SafeAwake-Fire-Alarm-SAFEAWAKE-p/hc-safeawake.htm?gdftrk=gdfV23318_a_7c1154_a_7c4507_a_7cHC_d_SAFEAWAKE
Now i know you have to plug it in and yes it will cost you your arm and leg but we are talking carbon monoxide here. The silent killer..so we can't play games with this. I'll try to cut costs else where where it is NOT important.
But this is not the end. I'm still looking.