Showing posts with label Frugal Grocery Shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frugal Grocery Shopping. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Maybe We Really CAN Live on a $75/week Grocery Budget!


I can't show you any pictures of what I got because of the chocolate milk incident, but I can tell you what we're having for supper this week! I didn't have time to do any great coupon/deal collecting, so I just hit Aldi. I have such a hard time figuring out where everything is at that store and it's not as fun as couponing, but it really is a great place to save some $ on groceries.


For a grand total of $48.86 we are going to eat: Beef tacos with tortilla shells, toppings of cheese, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions with Mexican rice on the side; Chicken fried chicken tenderloins with mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and other veggies; Grilled pork tenderloin with macaroni salad, homemade biscuits, and veggies; Spaghetti with garlic bread and salad, Waffles with fruit and a ham/egg scramble. This leaves one eating out night, and one throw something together quickly night. Breakfasts consist of egg dishes, pancakes/waffles, and lots of cereal. Lunches are leftovers or sandwiches with fruits/veggies. Snacks are fruit/veggies and milk. We go through a LOT of milk and a LOT of fruit. I'll have to add a gallon of milk and probably some more grapes into the above total before the week is over, I'm sure.


Well, that's it for the groceries! We didn't need any toiletries or cleaning supplies this week, as I'm still well stocked from previous awesome couponing trips.


Later!

Monday, August 18, 2008

Can We Really Live on a $75/week Grocery Budget?


"Budget Day" is coming. Starting tonight, Joe and I are going to work on our organization methods around the house in preparation for B Day. We are actually going to sit down, make a realistic budget, and stick with it.

Since I am in charge of all of the grocery shopping/menu planning/cooking, I will be in charge of creating the grocery budget. I'm shooting for an initial goal of $75/week. Do you think that sounds crazy? A few months ago, I probably would have! However, I've done a TON of research and learning about how to be a savvy grocery shopper, and I've been putting it into practice for a while now. Sadly, since we haven't been budgeting, I haven't really been keeping track of what I've actually been spending. I'll know soon enough :)

I know I can do this. I bet I'll even find that we can significantly lower this limit. My ultimate goal is to get it down to $50/week. Hey, think that's crazy? One of my money saving mentors, moneysavingmom is making it on $35/$40 with a husband and TWO kids!

I'll keep everyone updated with our progress, complete with purchase pictures and deal details!