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Grocery Plan....and Documenting

June 20th, 2013 at 05:10 pm

I was doing really well with my planning and accountability until I stopped paying attention to where every dollar was going. So, I will be starting the tracking again starting tomorrow when I get paid. I am sure my spending plans and notes about what I buy are not the most interesting things to read, but they really help me be accountable. So... tomorrow.


Kroger has a deal right now that they will double fuel points, so I am going to grocery shop there tomorrow. I have 63 points and for every 100 you get 0.10 off a gallon. I should be 27 points off from getting 0.30 off a gallon, but .20 off will be great. My list currently adds up to 57.50 before coupons. My goal is to spend 50.00 (I have a 5.00 off coupon plus several little ones so I should make it.) I also have to buy some household items, which I have 20.00 and 40.00 for dog food. So $110.00 for the whole trip. Kind of scary, but I think I can do it. I have actually planned out 2 weeks worth of meals and my grocery budget is actually 80.00 so I am cutting it by 30.00. Plus I still have 20.00 from 2 weeks ago. If I can pull this off...I will be super happy. And I can finally send the extra 20.00 to a credit card!

Posted in Budgeting, Food / Groceries, Saving Money | 3 Comments »

3 Responses to “Grocery Plan....and Documenting”

  1. snafu Says:
    June 20th, 2013 at 08:13 pm 1371759236
    1371759236

    I'm confident you can reach your target by sticking to your plan. It helps to have a meal plan for 2 week primarily based on items at hand. No need to be rigid but you want to use the items before they go limp, expire, sprout or get freezer burn . It helps to use fresh fruits and the more delicate vegetables week one and sturdy, frozen or canned product by the end of week two. Make it really easy on yourself by asking DSD and DH their favorite 2 or 3 meals and run variations on those bases. When it's hot crock pot and electric grill make it fast & easy. Better yet get the guys to BBQ/grill for compliments and fun as king of the grill. Simplest meal for busiest day is often a makeover or leftover buffet.

    $40. dog food lasts for how many weeks?

  2. Elle Says:
    June 21st, 2013 at 02:40 am 1371782452
    1371782452

    It sounds like you have a good plan -- good luck!

  3. rachel021406 Says:
    June 24th, 2013 at 03:05 pm 1372086304
    1372086304

    Thanks snafu and Elle. I actually came in under budget by $7.00. Smile
    $40 for dog food. We have the new puppy and then our more "mature" dog so we have to buy 2 different kinds. It should last at least a month. The puppy food will probably last longer since he doesn't eat as much.

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