I opted to go with my regular $150 dollar grocery budget
this month as opposed to only $100 as I feared the gaps in my pantry would
increase to the point that I'd end up overspending one month to make up for
it. That would kind of defeat the
purpose of intentional and mindful grocery spending. I was super happy too that I was able to fill
in some pantry gaps, buy some meat this month as well as quite a bit of fresh
produce and stay completely on budget.
This was my biggest haul this month. |
I ended up buying 4 of these on sale by month end ($5.97 each) |
I had gone over on my nonfood budget last month by $7.65 so
I did start this month with a deficit.
However, I kept my spending in check and was able to get everything we
needed which came to $15.81 and I was still $1.54 to the good. I've opted to toss the remaining balance into
the change jar and start fresh next month with my regular $25 budget.
A handful of nonfood items purchased in February |
I was able to purchase quite a few items for my daughter to
cook in her dorm. She did some meal prep
here at the house to makes things a bit easier for her during the week which I
thought was pretty smart on her part.
She has limited space in her dorm for preparing meals as well as limited
refrigerator and pantry space.
Nonetheless she has managed to accumulate quite a little stockpile.
My trip to Winco filled in the gaps in our pantry |
Here is the list of food I bought this month:
$147.46 ÷ 29 days ÷3
people = $1.69 per person per day!!!
Not too shabby!
I am very happy, once again with how my grocery shopping
worked out this month and I feel encouraged as I head into March with the another
small grocery budget. From the total
$250 budgeted so far I still have $25.29 left to spend plus the $150 I have
budgeted for next month. I'd say we are
doing pretty well for groceries in 2020.
You do a wonderful job of spending your food money wisely. I would be interested in hearing what your daughter has been able to make in her dorm to eat. She is one smart girl. Healthier food and cheaper to make your own. You did a great job teaching her.
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Thank you Crystal. My daughter said she would love to do a post. She has a very full schedule this semester but she really wants to do it. Hopefully she can. :)
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