I did
much better staying on budget this month.
I was even able to chisel away a little at our deficit created last
month. Not much, but a little.
Our
beginning balance was $79.50 due to last month's big spend. As predicted I wasn't able to stick to that
amount as our whole budget. Next month I
will try to come in under budget so that in a couple of months we'll be back on
track.
I spent
a total of $122.26 for food this month.
Our non food budget came in at $7.64 of our allotted $25.00 for bleach,
fabric softener, shampoo, a tooth brush and a hair brush. Not bad in that department.
Our
freezer and pantry are nicely stocked and we enjoyed some great meals throughout
the month. This is what I bought:
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Fish
fillets
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2.99
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Store
Coupon
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Corned
beef roasts (3)
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13.78
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Sale
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Bread
(3)
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4.00
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Store
Coupon
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Broccoli
(2)
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1.38
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Store
Coupon
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Ground
turkey - 1# (2)
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3.98
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Sale/Coupon
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Tortilla
chips (2)
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2.00
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Sale
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Mayonnaise
(2)
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4.38
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Sale
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Milk -
1 gal.
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2.28
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Bananas
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0.98
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Markdown
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Mushrooms
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1.88
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Sale
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Bagels
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1.48
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Sale
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Bread
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0.98
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Bagged
cereal
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2.94
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Sale
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Spinach
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1.78
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Lettuce
(2)
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1.56
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Hamburger
buns
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0.68
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Sale
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Eggs
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1.23
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Sale
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Ravioli
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2.74
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Sale
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Tortellini
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2.74
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Sale
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Lunchmeat
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1.78
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Sale
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Steak
fries
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1.01
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Sale
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Pepperoni
(2)
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2.30
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Coupon
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Corn
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0.78
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Lunchmeat
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2.50
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Sale
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Half
& half
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1.68
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Sale
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Strawberries
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1.48
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Sale
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Hot
cereal
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1.98
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Tomatoes
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0.48
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Olives
(2)
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1.98
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Bell
pepper (2)
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1.56
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Bagged
cereal
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2.94
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Sale
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Rice -
5#
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3.15
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Ramen
(6)
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1.08
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Mandarin
oranges (2)
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1.16
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Sale
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Mushroom
soup (2)
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1.54
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Cream
of chicken soup
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0.86
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Baking
powder
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1.60
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Sale
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Tuna
(4)
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2.72
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Cheese
(3)
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5.00
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Sale/Coupon
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Cream
cheese (2)
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1.76
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Sale
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Bread
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1.34
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Store
Coupon
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Carrots
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1.29
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Mushrooms
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1.99
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Spinach
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3.99
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Sale/Coupon
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Potatoes
- 10#
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0.48
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Sale/Coupon
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Milk -
1/2 gal.
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3.75
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Store
Coupon
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Orange
juice
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1.25
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Store
Coupon
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Lettuce
(4)
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3.52
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Cole
slaw mix
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0.98
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Green
onions
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0.50
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Sale
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Snap
peas
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2.50
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Crystal
Light lemonade mix (2)
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2.00
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Markdown
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Eggs -
3 dozen
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2.55
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Sale
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Crackers
(3)
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3.00
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Store
Coupon/Coupon
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Total
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$ 122.26
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$122.26 ÷ 30 days ÷3 people = $1.36 per
person per day!
How did
you do with your grocery budget? Hit any
great sales?
You must have great sources for groceries with some of those prices!
ReplyDeleteHere we can buy a whole or half cabbage---it might last longer than cole slaw mix--I chop mine in the electric chopper and can get a good consistency that way, chopping it coarsely. Cabbage will last a long time in the fridge. Don't know if your family would eat it as a vegetable cooked also. We like it. I paid $2.39 for ONE dozen eggs this week, but I really needed them. I did get some for Easter at .99 a doz.
Our prices for produce, seafood, and pork, as well as eggs, have been skyrocketing lately. I'm beginning to wonder if shrimp will ever be affordable again! Did get crab cakes on sale a couple weeks ago, which was a nice treat, though. It's really becoming a challenge to save at the grocery stores lately and you're doing very well!
We love cabbage cooked or raw. Here the packaged stuff is less money than a whole head. Kind of crazy if you ask me. I have to agree with you, groceries are going up. I don't remember the last time I bought shrimp. I just have to watch the ads and buy stuff as it goes on sale. If I can add a coupon to a sale price then all the better.
DeleteYou might have went over but you still did pretty great. I am getting better at going to the grocery store less often, which is helping with the budget. Still going over most months, but by smaller amounts.
ReplyDeleteIt is a struggle. No doubt about that. But we just have to keep trying.
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