Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Grocery Wrap Up – July


I stayed right on budget this month!  I was extra careful this month not to go over like I did last month.  A lot of what I bought this month was stock-up items. 

I did the majority of my shopping at the very beginning of the month.  I went back to the store once for additional produce for salads.  Our non-food budget spent this month was $7.75, mostly for tissues, food storage bags (double coupons) and some bath soap. 

Here is the final tally of everything I purchased this month: 

Groceries
 $$$
Chuck Steak (5)
     21.34
Markdown
Pasta (9)
       8.00
Cheddar 2#
       3.98
Store Coupon
Cereal (5)
       6.90
Coupon
Wieners (4)
       1.92
Store Coupon
Milk - 1/2 gal (10)
     10.00
Store Coupon
Mozzarella Cheese - 2#
       5.00
Store Coupon
Pork Chops - 10.25#
     21.50
Chicken Breasts 6#
       7.96
Store Coupon
Soda - 12pk (4)
       4.50
Store Coupon
Lettuce
       0.88
Mayonnaise
       1.75
Coupon
Crackers (2)
       3.98
Coupon
Salad dressing
       1.49
Turkey bologna (2)
       2.98
Sausage links
       2.33
Coupon
Bell pepper (2)
       1.16
Ramen (6)
       1.05
Elbows (3)
       0.96
Baking cocoa
       2.58
Canola oil
       2.38
Pectin (2)
       2.36
Coupon
Chipotle peppers
       1.32
Gelatin (8)
       2.00
Store Coupon
Lettuce
       0.88
Spinach
       2.50
Bananas
       0.53
Mushrooms
       0.84
Coleslaw mix
       0.98
Tomatoes
       1.66
Vinegar
      (0.82)
Double Coupon
Total
 $ 124.89

The items in blue are my stock-up items.  I am really looking forward to garden fresh produce.  Not only will it taste wonderful but it will free up cash to spend on other items to stock the freezer and pantry. 

How did you do this month?

You might enjoy revisiting Our Grocery Budget.

2 comments:

  1. Ive got two deep freezers( gifts) & im trying to keep a pantry in the garage. Here in texas we need to keep additional stock for hurricane season. I have 6 kids,so mercy do I have a hard time keeping food in the house! Ive learned how to stock a little better. you did a great job on your budget! Christina

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    1. It is definitely a process! I am so happy I bought my upright freezer last year. It is worth every penny to me. Six kids can plow through a lot of groceries. Good luck! :)

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