325$ is our budget for 2 adults and a 17 month old!!
Oct. 1st- Smiths
3 packages spanish rice
2 bottles apple juice
2 cans black beans
1 can kidney beans
chili mix
capri sun-FREE
8 bottles powerade
5 bottles sobe life water
1 can beef broth
1 can tomato paste
huggies wipes
tampax
kit kat-free!!!
milk
beer
20 oz diet coke
2 yogurts
12pk soda
2 liter 7 up
2 lean cusine meals
2 stoffers lasangas
gerber oatmeal
pedalyte
luvs mega pack-2$ off!!
2 packs english muffins-BOGO free
bread
red baron pizza singles
3 jars baby food
Total: 91.94
saved with coupon and store card: 28.56
Oct 5-Smiths
2 bottles apple juice
1 gallon milk
total: 4.69
saved with store card: 2.58
Left of October Budget:228.37$
total saved so far in October:31.14$
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Eek!! I've been MIA...again!
A fellow mommysavers member was asking about blogging, and I've been so busy, but right now DS is running around and DH is playing xbox. I think I have a few minutes.
I've already started my christmas shopping! Since we're going on 1 income, ive had to think about this a little bit. I've already gotten a few things though :)
* For DS, I cashed in some pamper points and got him a ring stacker for 40 points! Its made of wood and all that fun stuff. He'll have a blast! I've also been going through free samples and getting him things from there. He's gotten a small box of honey nut cherrios for his stocking. He LOVES thoses!!! Plus, I've collected some free DVDs over the year that i'll throw in there!
*For my mom, I got some more free samples of body wash and soaps and I had a loopha that was brand new for her stocking. She will also be getting some books from swaptree.com.
Do you need more ideas? How about some homemade gift baskets? Just think of a theme and add to it!
-If you have a book lover: find a pretty basket and add a book or two(i usually get used books that look brand new from swaptree.com or my local used book store with my store credit), a bookmark(even better if you can make it homemade!!!), a book light and a snack or two. Wah-la!
-I did this one for my dad last year. A movie gift basket! I had gotten him a movie with my employee discount when I worked at Hollywood Video. Usually around Christmas time they have a deal where if you buy their movies used, they will give you a new case and shrinkwrap it. Nobody will ever know ;). Well anyways, add in a movie and your classic movie treats: popcorn, some candy and a soda. Check out the dollar stores for some awesome deals. Or buy some candy on clearance after Halloween is over!
-Spa gift basket. Theres many ways to make your own bath salts for half the price! Find a pretty jar and add a ribbon! Add in some bubblebath, soaps or shower gels.
-If your crafty, theres so many things you can make! I joined a few recipe swaps on www.splitcoaststampers.com where I made 26 of one recipe, they'll be swapped with others, and I will get 25 other types of recipes back! You can give it to friends or family that likes to cook! So easy! Tie it up with a pretty ribbon. Of course you can also make sets of cards, scrapbooks or a stationary set.
So...lets sum it up!
-Check www.swaptree.com it has CDs, DVDs, Video Games and books. I've never had a problem with anything I've recieved.
-Bartering! On mommysavers.com I traded a portible DVD player for some winter clothes for DS that looked brand new. :)
-Go to used bookstores. That way you know right there exactly what condition its in.
-Free samples work great as stocking stuffers!!
So, I hope that helps! Let me know if you have some great ideas of your own!!
I've already started my christmas shopping! Since we're going on 1 income, ive had to think about this a little bit. I've already gotten a few things though :)
* For DS, I cashed in some pamper points and got him a ring stacker for 40 points! Its made of wood and all that fun stuff. He'll have a blast! I've also been going through free samples and getting him things from there. He's gotten a small box of honey nut cherrios for his stocking. He LOVES thoses!!! Plus, I've collected some free DVDs over the year that i'll throw in there!
*For my mom, I got some more free samples of body wash and soaps and I had a loopha that was brand new for her stocking. She will also be getting some books from swaptree.com.
Do you need more ideas? How about some homemade gift baskets? Just think of a theme and add to it!
-If you have a book lover: find a pretty basket and add a book or two(i usually get used books that look brand new from swaptree.com or my local used book store with my store credit), a bookmark(even better if you can make it homemade!!!), a book light and a snack or two. Wah-la!
-I did this one for my dad last year. A movie gift basket! I had gotten him a movie with my employee discount when I worked at Hollywood Video. Usually around Christmas time they have a deal where if you buy their movies used, they will give you a new case and shrinkwrap it. Nobody will ever know ;). Well anyways, add in a movie and your classic movie treats: popcorn, some candy and a soda. Check out the dollar stores for some awesome deals. Or buy some candy on clearance after Halloween is over!
-Spa gift basket. Theres many ways to make your own bath salts for half the price! Find a pretty jar and add a ribbon! Add in some bubblebath, soaps or shower gels.
-If your crafty, theres so many things you can make! I joined a few recipe swaps on www.splitcoaststampers.com where I made 26 of one recipe, they'll be swapped with others, and I will get 25 other types of recipes back! You can give it to friends or family that likes to cook! So easy! Tie it up with a pretty ribbon. Of course you can also make sets of cards, scrapbooks or a stationary set.
So...lets sum it up!
-Check www.swaptree.com it has CDs, DVDs, Video Games and books. I've never had a problem with anything I've recieved.
-Bartering! On mommysavers.com I traded a portible DVD player for some winter clothes for DS that looked brand new. :)
-Go to used bookstores. That way you know right there exactly what condition its in.
-Free samples work great as stocking stuffers!!
So, I hope that helps! Let me know if you have some great ideas of your own!!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
I'm baacck!! August Grocery Budget!
June was hectic! I'm glad its over...We had my 21st birthday, a family reunion...and some trouble. All is good now. July went by TOO FAST, and now its August!! So, we're back on track, trying to save some money to move out. I sat DH down and he looked over our budget. :)
So, August...Grocery Budget!! Ready!!
Set Budget: 340$. 2 adults, 1 1-year old. Includes diapers, wipes and groceries.
Lins-fondue night! ahhhhh!
gruyere cheese
frozen pretzels
3 packages cheese
total: 23.75
Walmart
1lb ground beef
5 pk mac and cheese
rice krispies
12 pk sams cola
diapers 70 pk
4 pk gatorade
2 jars 3rd baby foods
vitamin D 1 gallon milk
hot dog buns
coupon savings 1$
total: 33.10
left of budget: 283.15$
Lins
12 pk rootbeer
vanilla ice cream
1 pk shredded cheese
saltine crackers
jello
total: 10.88
Smiths
Cocoa pebbles
grenadine syrup
5-32oz gatorades
2 boxes poptarts
cottonelle tp
2 packs cookie mix
organic oatmeal
nos energy drink
kleenex-FREE!
6 cans ice tea
2 blocks cheese
2 cream cheses
tampax
toothbrush
q-tips
altoids mints
yougurt-FREE!
orange juice
sunny d smoothie
milk
french bread
2 frozen pizzas
eggo waffles
4 packs goldfish
animal crackers
doritos
corn chips
total: 74.97
saved in coupons: 39.52
Walmart
tylonol
2 taco seasoning packets
chex mix bars
total: 6.57
left in budget: 190.73
total saved in coupons: 40.52
I've got some more recipts around here somewhere!!! Hmm...I think just one!
I'm also working on getting DH to do a meal plan! It would help me so much to have one! But he changes his mind easily!
So, August...Grocery Budget!! Ready!!
Set Budget: 340$. 2 adults, 1 1-year old. Includes diapers, wipes and groceries.
Lins-fondue night! ahhhhh!
gruyere cheese
frozen pretzels
3 packages cheese
total: 23.75
Walmart
1lb ground beef
5 pk mac and cheese
rice krispies
12 pk sams cola
diapers 70 pk
4 pk gatorade
2 jars 3rd baby foods
vitamin D 1 gallon milk
hot dog buns
coupon savings 1$
total: 33.10
left of budget: 283.15$
Lins
12 pk rootbeer
vanilla ice cream
1 pk shredded cheese
saltine crackers
jello
total: 10.88
Smiths
Cocoa pebbles
grenadine syrup
5-32oz gatorades
2 boxes poptarts
cottonelle tp
2 packs cookie mix
organic oatmeal
nos energy drink
kleenex-FREE!
6 cans ice tea
2 blocks cheese
2 cream cheses
tampax
toothbrush
q-tips
altoids mints
yougurt-FREE!
orange juice
sunny d smoothie
milk
french bread
2 frozen pizzas
eggo waffles
4 packs goldfish
animal crackers
doritos
corn chips
total: 74.97
saved in coupons: 39.52
Walmart
tylonol
2 taco seasoning packets
chex mix bars
total: 6.57
left in budget: 190.73
total saved in coupons: 40.52
I've got some more recipts around here somewhere!!! Hmm...I think just one!
I'm also working on getting DH to do a meal plan! It would help me so much to have one! But he changes his mind easily!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Grocery Recipt
6/15Big Lots
Honey Nut Cherrios
Gatorade protein recover
16 gatorades
4 pk white tea
10 gerber graduate sides
6 pk diet pepsi
party mix
energy drink
pampers wipes
5- 6pk organic baby food
3-2pk gerber food
total: 49.01
Albertsons
2 red bulls
2 liter coke
cocktail mix
total: 10.68
saved with store card: 0.49
left of budget 82.79$
Honey Nut Cherrios
Gatorade protein recover
16 gatorades
4 pk white tea
10 gerber graduate sides
6 pk diet pepsi
party mix
energy drink
pampers wipes
5- 6pk organic baby food
3-2pk gerber food
total: 49.01
Albertsons
2 red bulls
2 liter coke
cocktail mix
total: 10.68
saved with store card: 0.49
left of budget 82.79$
Monday, June 15, 2009
Approved Spending List-Week One. 6/15-6/21
Heres my Approved Spending List for FTJ Summer bootcamp at Mommysavers!
Week One:
-Groceries. We're going to use up what we have, but still get things as needed.
-Gas. When Needed. FTJ will fall for our 3 day vacation for our trip to California.
-Postage. Fathers day, mommysavers trade(mailed!), stamps(Got stamps!).
-20$ for alcohol :-P (Used, went over 5$)
-30$/week for my Husband.
-Medication copays.
-30$ entertainment (dine out, movies, rentals, ect)
*I'm editing as I go!
Week One:
-Groceries. We're going to use up what we have, but still get things as needed.
-Gas. When Needed. FTJ will fall for our 3 day vacation for our trip to California.
-Postage. Fathers day, mommysavers trade(mailed!), stamps(Got stamps!).
-20$ for alcohol :-P (Used, went over 5$)
-30$/week for my Husband.
-Medication copays.
-30$ entertainment (dine out, movies, rentals, ect)
*I'm editing as I go!
Grocery Recipt-6/14
159.54 Left of Grocery Budget
Lins
diapers
6 pk soda
1 lb ground beef
flour tortillas
total: 17.06
Left of grocery budget: 142.48
Lins
diapers
6 pk soda
1 lb ground beef
flour tortillas
total: 17.06
Left of grocery budget: 142.48
Friday, June 12, 2009
FTJ-Summer bootcamp!
If anyone has read this before, I did the Forget the Joneses bootcamp on Mommysavers in Jaunary. I'm in for another round! DH and I have slacked a little but we really want to save and get everything under control. He's on board with the bootcamp! Yay!
The first assignment is our approved spending list. Zack and I will be doing this tonight or tomarrow and it will be posted shortly!
The first assignment is our approved spending list. Zack and I will be doing this tonight or tomarrow and it will be posted shortly!
grocery recipt-june 11
Walmart 6/11
small bottle chocolate milk
an item for 1$ - i dont know what this is lol
6 things of Gerber 2nd foods
2 gallons milk
3 packs kraft shredded cheese- cheaper than the store brand!!!
beef jerky
spent: 24.24$
left for june budget: 159.54$
I'm sure we'll buy milk when we go to california for the baby...i fear the prices! We picked it up at walmart for 1.66 a gallon!
small bottle chocolate milk
an item for 1$ - i dont know what this is lol
6 things of Gerber 2nd foods
2 gallons milk
3 packs kraft shredded cheese- cheaper than the store brand!!!
beef jerky
spent: 24.24$
left for june budget: 159.54$
I'm sure we'll buy milk when we go to california for the baby...i fear the prices! We picked it up at walmart for 1.66 a gallon!
My frugal scrapbooking trip!
If your someone from mommysavers, you might have already seen this, but if you havent, here it is!
I got 21$ for my 21st birthday(its on Sunday!) so of course, I've gotta go to the craft store. Heres my deals!
3 pieces of 12x12 paper! 40% off
2 8x8 albums orginally 14.99-50% off = paid 7.50$ EACH!
zots(glue dots) 40% off store coupon originally 3.49 = paid 2.09$
spring set of clear stamps- 60% off! Originally 4.99 = paid 2$!
total: 21.34$
saved: 20.07$
i couldnt resist!
I got 21$ for my 21st birthday(its on Sunday!) so of course, I've gotta go to the craft store. Heres my deals!
3 pieces of 12x12 paper! 40% off
2 8x8 albums orginally 14.99-50% off = paid 7.50$ EACH!
zots(glue dots) 40% off store coupon originally 3.49 = paid 2.09$
spring set of clear stamps- 60% off! Originally 4.99 = paid 2$!
total: 21.34$
saved: 20.07$
i couldnt resist!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Grocery Recipts-June 7!
Smiths
2 boxes-family size poptarts
1 box regular size box poptarts
11 32oz gatorades
propel (FREE!)
2 boxes redvines
gum
tic tac
twix bar
(2) little puffs(store brand of gerber puffs)
luvs diapers
bread
saved w/ coupons and store card: 14.63
spent: 35.60$
Awesome Deals: Mega pack luvs diapers 9.99$-2$=7.99$, FREE PROPEL!, 2$ per box of poptarts
Walmart
tampons
eggs
graham crackers
oatmeal cookie mix
2 frozen juices
frozen ravioli
2 cans Hormel chili-no beans
5lbs white rice
peanuts
2 cans black beans
2 cans kidney beans
1 can chili beans
cheese
tortillas
milk and cereal bars
2 pk toothpaste
2-12 pks sodas
6 baby food jars
2 boxes red baron singles
2 tombstone pizza(price match!)
Spent: 80.62
Saved in coupons: 1.50$
Awesome Deals: colgate toothpaste 2pk for 4$, Price matched Tombstone pizzas and saved 1.68$
Left in june budget: 183.78$
saved with coupons so far: 16.13$
2 boxes-family size poptarts
1 box regular size box poptarts
11 32oz gatorades
propel (FREE!)
2 boxes redvines
gum
tic tac
twix bar
(2) little puffs(store brand of gerber puffs)
luvs diapers
bread
saved w/ coupons and store card: 14.63
spent: 35.60$
Awesome Deals: Mega pack luvs diapers 9.99$-2$=7.99$, FREE PROPEL!, 2$ per box of poptarts
Walmart
tampons
eggs
graham crackers
oatmeal cookie mix
2 frozen juices
frozen ravioli
2 cans Hormel chili-no beans
5lbs white rice
peanuts
2 cans black beans
2 cans kidney beans
1 can chili beans
cheese
tortillas
milk and cereal bars
2 pk toothpaste
2-12 pks sodas
6 baby food jars
2 boxes red baron singles
2 tombstone pizza(price match!)
Spent: 80.62
Saved in coupons: 1.50$
Awesome Deals: colgate toothpaste 2pk for 4$, Price matched Tombstone pizzas and saved 1.68$
Left in june budget: 183.78$
saved with coupons so far: 16.13$
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Wow! Its JUNE!!!
I've been HORRIBLE with the family budget lately. So, DH and I are seeing what we can do.
June Grocery Budget: 300$
Its up a little since we are going to California, and I plan to bring snacks with us. DS is now on milk instead of formula(Yup, hes a whole 1 year old now!), and hes almost done with jar baby foods.
Can I just say, we're already going though milk like crazy? I spotted a 3/5$ sale so I'll have to make my way over there.
June Grocery Budget: 300$
Its up a little since we are going to California, and I plan to bring snacks with us. DS is now on milk instead of formula(Yup, hes a whole 1 year old now!), and hes almost done with jar baby foods.
Can I just say, we're already going though milk like crazy? I spotted a 3/5$ sale so I'll have to make my way over there.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
If your not happy....
Tell the maker of your product! Recently, I've had 2 luvs diapers tear on me before I got them on my son. Waste of money! I wrote them an email and are sending out compensation for me. They we're cheaper than the Walmarts Parents choice kind with a coupon. They were very nice and replied right away.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Scrapbooking deals!
Today, I was on the search for some 1$(or around there) clear stamps! I first went to the scrapbooing-warehouse.com and found some on sale for 1.89. I HATE paying for shipping! They wanted like 7$ shipping and my scrapbooking budget was 25$. So I went to joann.com and found the same stamps for 1.39$ each! Plus I did my google-ing and found a free shipping code!!
I also got a block to mount the clear stamps on, and a "Fall Rub-on stack" that was on clearence for 3$!
Heres the stamps I got. I ended up getting 11 different ones.
I ended up getting everything for under 22$! DH will be proud!
I also got a block to mount the clear stamps on, and a "Fall Rub-on stack" that was on clearence for 3$!
Heres the stamps I got. I ended up getting 11 different ones.
I ended up getting everything for under 22$! DH will be proud!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Great Deals at Big Lots!
I know I'm over my grocery budget, but I found some great deals!
Premium Saltine Crackers for .85 cents a box! ( I got 2, I love them!)
8 pk Lemonade Gatorade for 2.75$
Premium Saltine Crackers for .85 cents a box! ( I got 2, I love them!)
8 pk Lemonade Gatorade for 2.75$
Sunday, April 12, 2009
More grocery recipts - April!
Left Of Budget: 188.94$
4/4 Biglots
12 pk bottled Water
1 lb animal crackers
(4) jars stage 2 baby food
bathroom cleaner
(10) 32oz G2
pancake mix
mashed potato mix
vanilla frosting
6 pk diet pepsi
pampers wipes
total: 29.66$
4/4 Walmart
Bread
Cherrios
advil
velveta
steak
frozen ravioli
(4)taco seasoning packs
infant ibprofin
jr tylonol
luvs diapers
pack of strawberries
soda
pint of ice cream
pack of meat
10 jars beechnut baby food
sliced cheese
eggs
saved in coupons 3.50$
total 65.02
Left of budget: 94.26$
4/10 Biglots
6pk diet pepsi
(6) 32 oz G2s
hot sauce
2 jars baby food
lemon juice
mashed potato mix
nerds candy
(2) cup of noodles
Total: 14. 83
4/10 Walmart
frozen french fries
frozen chicken nuggets
(2) cans black beans
(2) cans hormel chili no beans
(5) packs jello pudding
(2) velveta
ranch dressing
(4) vanilla yogurts
refried beans
(3) bags shredded cheese
powerade
package deli ham
butter
tortillas
5lb bag flour
eggs
(10) jars baby food
3 pks gerber baby food
tampons
hair gel
diapers
saved in coupons: 3.90
total: 80.11$
left in budget: -0.68
GRRR!!!!!!!!!!!! Over again?! This is getting ridiculous! I mean...Seriously! LOL The only thing were going to need are fresh things and diapers for the rest of the month.
4/4 Biglots
12 pk bottled Water
1 lb animal crackers
(4) jars stage 2 baby food
bathroom cleaner
(10) 32oz G2
pancake mix
mashed potato mix
vanilla frosting
6 pk diet pepsi
pampers wipes
total: 29.66$
4/4 Walmart
Bread
Cherrios
advil
velveta
steak
frozen ravioli
(4)taco seasoning packs
infant ibprofin
jr tylonol
luvs diapers
pack of strawberries
soda
pint of ice cream
pack of meat
10 jars beechnut baby food
sliced cheese
eggs
saved in coupons 3.50$
total 65.02
Left of budget: 94.26$
4/10 Biglots
6pk diet pepsi
(6) 32 oz G2s
hot sauce
2 jars baby food
lemon juice
mashed potato mix
nerds candy
(2) cup of noodles
Total: 14. 83
4/10 Walmart
frozen french fries
frozen chicken nuggets
(2) cans black beans
(2) cans hormel chili no beans
(5) packs jello pudding
(2) velveta
ranch dressing
(4) vanilla yogurts
refried beans
(3) bags shredded cheese
powerade
package deli ham
butter
tortillas
5lb bag flour
eggs
(10) jars baby food
3 pks gerber baby food
tampons
hair gel
diapers
saved in coupons: 3.90
total: 80.11$
left in budget: -0.68
GRRR!!!!!!!!!!!! Over again?! This is getting ridiculous! I mean...Seriously! LOL The only thing were going to need are fresh things and diapers for the rest of the month.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Car Insurance Savings
I saved money switching our car insurance!!
Zack was paying 155$(State Farm) a month for his and mine was 72$(Allstate) a month. Since we still live at my moms house she switched it to hers so everybody could drive all the cars(we have 3 cars). Our total now is 143$(Allstate) a month...FOR BOTH OF US! Thats a savings of 86$ a month! We also got the discount for being married.
Zack was paying 155$(State Farm) a month for his and mine was 72$(Allstate) a month. Since we still live at my moms house she switched it to hers so everybody could drive all the cars(we have 3 cars). Our total now is 143$(Allstate) a month...FOR BOTH OF US! Thats a savings of 86$ a month! We also got the discount for being married.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
April Grocery Budget receipt!
Starting: 280$
As I said in the last post! I went shopping a little early for april!
Walmart!
81.04$
saved in coupons: 4.70$
Jar of salsa
(2)boxes of crakers
boca chicken patties
loaf of bread
frozen ravioli
half gallon milk
bag of chocolate
sun laundry soap
(2) pringles
hair gel
tide laundry soap
(4)chocolate yogurts
10 jars beechnut baby food
a1 steak sause
saltine crackers
package of steak
eggs
parents choice diapers
G2 8 pk!
Left Of Budget: 198.96$
Biglots!
10.02$
(8) 32oz G2's
4 jars 3rd stage beechnut baby food(.25cents each!!)
chai peppermint tea mix
Left of budget!: 188.94$
As I said in the last post! I went shopping a little early for april!
Walmart!
81.04$
saved in coupons: 4.70$
Jar of salsa
(2)boxes of crakers
boca chicken patties
loaf of bread
frozen ravioli
half gallon milk
bag of chocolate
sun laundry soap
(2) pringles
hair gel
tide laundry soap
(4)chocolate yogurts
10 jars beechnut baby food
a1 steak sause
saltine crackers
package of steak
eggs
parents choice diapers
G2 8 pk!
Left Of Budget: 198.96$
Biglots!
10.02$
(8) 32oz G2's
4 jars 3rd stage beechnut baby food(.25cents each!!)
chai peppermint tea mix
Left of budget!: 188.94$
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
April Grocery Budget!
We're in for 280$ again! I'd better get a move on with coupons and such! I'd already gone shopping for the first week. I'll need to edit this post later to put in the total so far.
We are also doing a 3 week spending freeze again!
The bad news: My truck fuel pump broke! The place we got it towed wanted to charge us 900$ NOT including labor. Next place I called wanted 710$ including labor, the next place wanted 615$ including labor, and then I called my dad and just told me that my husband(oh, btw, I got married!) would be able to do it himself, no problem. So I called the auto parts store, and they charge 282$ for the part! I love that now I know how to look around for the best deal!! LOL anyways...the pump is on the approved spending list!
Also, soon, my other blog will be my 'business' I guess you can say. Handmade by Jessica! I'll be selling my homemade cards, as a hobby, to support my craft store addiction. Either way, if nothing happens with it, I can still give the cards away as gifts for birthdays and christmas and such.
We are also doing a 3 week spending freeze again!
The bad news: My truck fuel pump broke! The place we got it towed wanted to charge us 900$ NOT including labor. Next place I called wanted 710$ including labor, the next place wanted 615$ including labor, and then I called my dad and just told me that my husband(oh, btw, I got married!) would be able to do it himself, no problem. So I called the auto parts store, and they charge 282$ for the part! I love that now I know how to look around for the best deal!! LOL anyways...the pump is on the approved spending list!
Also, soon, my other blog will be my 'business' I guess you can say. Handmade by Jessica! I'll be selling my homemade cards, as a hobby, to support my craft store addiction. Either way, if nothing happens with it, I can still give the cards away as gifts for birthdays and christmas and such.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
I love this feeling!
Theres a total of 300$ left on both of our credit cards! This will be paid off really soon, and I'm so excited! We paid off most of it with our tax refund which was great. They keep uping my limit on there after almost 3 years of having the card. It started at 700$ and now is up to 3,000$ which is bad....but it all happened within a few months.
So...Heres my March grocery budget....already over!:(
Starting budget: 280$
Walmart. 117.79$ - saved in coupons 4.65$
Walmart. 97.52$ - saved in coupons 9.35$
Smiths 24.09$ - saved in coupons/and store card 10.74$
Big Lots 3.42$
Walgreens 8.98$
Smiths 25.89$ - saved in coupons 2.25$
Smiths 30.18$ - saved in coupons 7.28$
total: 307.87$ saved in coupons 34.27$
HORRIBLE! Over by 27.87$
My boyfriend and I are on another spending freeze. We have our approved list, and our grocery budget is going to be 280$ for April. I'm going to go shopping weekly with a budget of 70$to see if its easier for me to shop for the week. We'll see how it goes...I might switch back in the middle of the month.
So...Heres my March grocery budget....already over!:(
Starting budget: 280$
Walmart. 117.79$ - saved in coupons 4.65$
Walmart. 97.52$ - saved in coupons 9.35$
Smiths 24.09$ - saved in coupons/and store card 10.74$
Big Lots 3.42$
Walgreens 8.98$
Smiths 25.89$ - saved in coupons 2.25$
Smiths 30.18$ - saved in coupons 7.28$
total: 307.87$ saved in coupons 34.27$
HORRIBLE! Over by 27.87$
My boyfriend and I are on another spending freeze. We have our approved list, and our grocery budget is going to be 280$ for April. I'm going to go shopping weekly with a budget of 70$to see if its easier for me to shop for the week. We'll see how it goes...I might switch back in the middle of the month.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Shame on me!
I have been super busy! Its been FOREVER since I've posted.
I've still been keeping up with my grocery budget and such. :)
I've been thinking about starting a little home business but I dont know where to start! Everywhere I've looked said go to blogger and start up a page with the products on it! I have no idea.
I'll keep it updated!
I've still been keeping up with my grocery budget and such. :)
I've been thinking about starting a little home business but I dont know where to start! Everywhere I've looked said go to blogger and start up a page with the products on it! I have no idea.
I'll keep it updated!
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