Stupid president's day....stupid bank rules....stupid check that hasn't cleared yet. (sigh) It looks like I'm going to have to shop twice this week. Fortunately I had some cash to get part of my groceries, like oh, TOILET PAPER! I was seriously starting to look at my cleaning rags as a viable alternative.
We made it through last weeks $38 budget. We even managed to squeeze some peanut butter cookies out of the stuff we had on hand. I do love a good challenge...and a good peanut butter cookie. But it about wiped out all my supplies so this week is going to end up being more than $60 to stock back up. And as soon as the stinkin' check clears (stupid bank) I'll have to finish the last half of my grocery shopping.
So here's what I got so far.
Franz outlet store
4 loaves of bread and 1 bag of bagels $4.70
S & S Liquidators
1 head cabbage $.50
12 apples $2.00
Butter flavor Crisco $2.99
2 cans pinapple $1.58
1 can spaghetti sauce $.69
2 cans mandarin oranges $1.38
cream of celery soup $.59
2 cans green beans $.78
1 lemon $.25
2 containers fresh blueberries $2.00
Starbucks whole bean coffee $3.49
Grocery Outlet
4 double rolls of TP $2.99
Soy milk $1.99
Garbage bags $.99
2 bags spaghetti $1.98
Margarine $2.29
24 oz Activa yogurt $.99
4 boxes Mac & Cheese $1.00
shampoo $.99
Win-co
5 dozen eggs $5.98
5 lbs sugar $2.69
4 lbs bananas $2.29
25 lb flour $7.98
celery $1.09
2 lbs carrots $.88
Grand Total $55.08
So how did YOU do this week?
We made it through last weeks $38 budget. We even managed to squeeze some peanut butter cookies out of the stuff we had on hand. I do love a good challenge...and a good peanut butter cookie. But it about wiped out all my supplies so this week is going to end up being more than $60 to stock back up. And as soon as the stinkin' check clears (stupid bank) I'll have to finish the last half of my grocery shopping.
So here's what I got so far.
Franz outlet store
4 loaves of bread and 1 bag of bagels $4.70
S & S Liquidators
1 head cabbage $.50
12 apples $2.00
Butter flavor Crisco $2.99
2 cans pinapple $1.58
1 can spaghetti sauce $.69
2 cans mandarin oranges $1.38
cream of celery soup $.59
2 cans green beans $.78
1 lemon $.25
2 containers fresh blueberries $2.00
Starbucks whole bean coffee $3.49
Grocery Outlet
4 double rolls of TP $2.99
Soy milk $1.99
Garbage bags $.99
2 bags spaghetti $1.98
Margarine $2.29
24 oz Activa yogurt $.99
4 boxes Mac & Cheese $1.00
shampoo $.99
Win-co
5 dozen eggs $5.98
5 lbs sugar $2.69
4 lbs bananas $2.29
25 lb flour $7.98
celery $1.09
2 lbs carrots $.88
Grand Total $55.08
So how did YOU do this week?
17 comments:
Kuddos to you for getting your coffee! If mama ain't happy, nobody's happy!! :)
You did great. You are a great inspiration.
OK, I'm just sayin'......I bought a nice soft flannel sheet at the thrift store for $5, cut it into squares, and tada, no more need to buy TP. Just keep a bucket with a lid on it in the bathroom. If my budget was as tight as yours, this would help out a lot!
As for how I did, my budget is $200 every two weeks (7 meat-eaters in this house, including 3 teenagers). I still have $33 left and do not plan to spend it, but am putting it by for future bulk meat purchases. So...I have spent $83.50 each week. I'm happy with that.
Not nearly as well as you! Actually, I'm just now jumping on the bandwagon. Hopefully next week I'll have better news! But, I do have an award for you!
Can I tell you again how jealous I am of your cheapo Starbucks coffee?
:)
I did good considering some of the challenges I had. I'm happy!
You inspire me to stick to my budget - thank you! I thought of you the other day when our small town grocery store had Starbuck's coffee in their discontinued bins for $2.99 a bag...I think I actually squealed out loud! ha!
You and all your follwers totally amaze me. Our food is always over 200$ a week and there are only three of us. I just don't know how you do it. I see that you have some amazing stores that offer incredible sales.
We just don't get that here and I really wish we did. We have expensive or more expensive.
Just think, you could have saved 2.99 and used your rags!!! ;)
It's not all bad. hehehe
I love reading everything! Thanks!
You are a fabulous inspiration to me on cutting down our grocery bill! I always thought I did great until I began reading your site. My favorite part is how you list the actual items you buy and for how much. It helps me keep track of low prices when I do our own grocery shopping. Thank you again for such a priceless site!
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Where do you find grocery outlets. I would love to spend the amount of money that you do.
I guess that's when you're thankful that boys don't need TP every time they visit the restroom.
I haven't ever come that close on TP, but since my kids are little and still messy eaters, we would go through several napkins per kid per meal. I couldn't handle that. Last year I knit up a bunch of washcloths and each kid gets a wet facecloth for wiping their mouth and sticky fingers during meals. Wash and Re-use. Yeah for saving paper.
Had to post an "EWWWWW!" for the bucket of rags! LOL
TP is one thing we never pay for. Our Kroger has Cottenelle 4packs for 99¢ and we always have 50¢ mfr coupons that double.
Good deals though, workin with whatcha got!
I spent less than $50.00 my goal budget...but I have a feeling next week will be bad as I am trying to buy more organic stuff. Organic beans and rice anyone...cuz it's all I can afford! lol
okay, how do you guys go through 4 loaves of bread and a bag of bagels each week? Seriously?
and I don't think rags are all that bad (I don't use them...yet) I mean before the invention of toilet paper that is what everyone did right? So I think it's all in our head really.
Faith
I love saving money! I'm so glad I'm not alone!
Hmm, I wanted to play and share my menu too, but I can't figure out how! I shop and plan Friday (payday) to Friday.. Anyway, here's my link, just in case you're interested...
http://michelleolw.blogspot.com/2009/02/weekly-shopping-trip-and-menu.html
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