I can
see where our new budget is going to be a tough one to stick to and I’m going
to have to be really good at staking out the bargains. Especially as we are really working at eating
healthier and increasing our consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. That being said I think we did a great job!
Our
$25.00 nonfood budget was over this month 30¢ due to an unplanned purchase of
some much needed lotion tissues for raw noses.
The
items in blue are my pantry stock up items.
This is what I bought this month:
January 2013
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Groceries
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$$$
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Crushed
pineapple (3)
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0.04
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Double
coupons
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Sugar
4# (2)
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3.24
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Double
coupons
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English
muffins (2)
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1.25
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Coupon
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Salad
mix
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0.13
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Coupon
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Sausage
2#
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5.00
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Eggs -
12ct
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FREE
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Store
Coupon
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Farfalle
(2)
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2.00
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Canned
tomatoes (6)
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3.00
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Store
Coupon
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Ramen
(5)
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0.97
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Rye
flour
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2.21
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Tomatoes
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0.61
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Less Bag
Refund
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(0.10)
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Rice 20#
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11.29
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Cash
& Carry
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Tuna
(10)
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5.00
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Whole
wheat tortillas
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2.42
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Spinach
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1.68
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Cole
slaw mix
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1.28
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Grape
tomatoes
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1.28
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Avocados
(2)
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1.36
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Bell
peppers (2)
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0.96
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Red
bell pepper
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0.68
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Cucumber
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0.48
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Peanut
butter
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2.98
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Vegetable
juice (2)
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3.08
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Olives
(2)
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1.56
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Peas
& carrots (2)
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1.56
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Bean sprouts
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1.28
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Sour
cream
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1.18
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Cream
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1.28
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Cheese
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3.38
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Parmesan
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1.98
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Cream
cheese
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0.98
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Kiwi
(2)
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0.76
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Almonds
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1.42
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Peanuts
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1.14
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Pecans
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1.99
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Mushrooms
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2.15
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Apples
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3.53
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Oranges
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1.24
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Bananas
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0.52
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Milk -
1/2 gal (4)
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3.98
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Store
Coupon
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Pasta
(4)
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2.16
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Store
Coupon/Coupon
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Oranges
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3.15
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Less Bag
Refund
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(0.20)
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Lettuce
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3.24
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Apples
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1.87
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Tomatoes
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1.49
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Pesto
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3.09
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Snap
Peas
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2.50
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Chocolate
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0.99
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Less Bag
Refund
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(0.10)
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Broccoli
florets (2)
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3.98
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Avocados
(2)
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1.00
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Bananas
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0.52
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Less
Store Coupon
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(5.00)
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Total
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$ 99.46
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We ate really good this month and entertained
company for dinner twice. All three of
us packed lunches to school and work too.
We only dined out once this month and that was a lunch out for pizza and
salad bar. We have plenty of fresh
produce to get us through until next month.
I couldn’t be happier with how this month’s budget panned out.
How did
you do with your budget this month?
Do you have a bountiful baskets near you? They give you a good selection of fruits and vegs for $15
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