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Today, I put gas to the car ($3.35/gal; put $30 worth of gas) and then, went to the grocery store across the street from the gas station to do some grocery shopping.
I bought:
1 bottle canola oil = $1.88
5 Tangerines @ $.49/lb = $1.15
4 bananas @$.49/lb = $.57
4 mangoes @ $.50 = $2.00
Green beans @ $1.49/lb = $.57
1 salad kit = $.88
1 pork chop @$.99/lb = $.66
5 cans tuna in water @ $.79 = $3.95
1 pint milk = $1.69
3 boxes mac and cheese @$1.00 = $3.00
1 container iodized salt = $.89
Total = $17.24
In addition to my regular groceries, I also bought:
Earthquake/emergency supplies: some bottled water to add to my emergency/earthquake supplies:
2 x 1 gallon bottles of water @ $.89 (includes deposit) = $1.78
24 count 1 liter bottles of water = $2.89 + $1.20 deposit = $4.18
Total = $5.87
Household supplies:
1 box of dishwasher detergent powder = $4.49
Pet Supplies:
1 bag of cat food (13 lbs) = $9.99
1 bag cat food (16 lbs) = $10.49
Tax:
On the dishwasher detergent and cat food = $2.37
My total bill came to $50.45
As always, Dancer came to inspect the groceries as that's part of his job:
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As most of you know, the household supplies and pet supplies are not part of my grocery budget. The water will be included in the grocery budget, simply because I don't have a separate earthquake/emergency supplies budget (although I could use the "Miscellaneous Items" budget category for them).
My grocery budget, for groceries only (no household products, no toiletries, no pet food) is $75/month, for one person (it stretches to accommodate my daughter when she visits).
So far in January, I have spent:
Jan. 10:
2 - 10 lb. bags of sugar @ $5.79 = $11.58
1 frozen pizza = $3.99
1 frozen cheesecake = $5.99
Total = $21.56
Jan. 20:
1 loaf of bread = $1.50
Jan. 22:
Groceries + water = $17.24 + $5.87 = $23.11
January grocery budget = $75
Spent to date = $21.56 + $1.50 + $23.11 = $46.17
Balance left in the budget = $75 - $46.17 = $28.83
I am hoping to reserve $20 of that to stock up on tea, when the store gets a supply of my favorite tea.
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Cousin V called in the morning. Later, I spoke with the sister of my friend who had a stroke earlier in December - she is home from the hospital and recovering.
I found the missing puzzle pieces under a piece of furniture, this morning! I broke up the puzzle and put all the pieces back into the box - I will do it all over again, next Christmas!
I also took things out of two shelves in a kitchen cabinet, wiped down the shelves, and put things back again.
Today, I am grateful for:
- A sunny day
- My friend who had the stroke is now home from the hospital
- The doctor's office called and confirmed tomorrow's appointment
- Gas for the car
- Phone calls from cousins and friends
My joyful activity for today was finding the missing puzzle pieces!
Plans for tomorrow include the doctor's appointment and my piano lesson.
How was your day? How is your grocery shopping coming along? Are you able to keep to your budget, so far in January?
In autumn 2018, my daughter and I started "Brexit boxes" as there was a possibility of (short term) food shortages when w left the European Union on 31.3.19. But the deal didn't get finalised... They moved the date to October 31. And now it should be 31.1.20... I decided to use up the food and replace with fresh. Three tins of beans from a pack of 6 had "blown" . Bob opened one (carefully) it smelled foul. All 6 tins had to be discarded. I'm so glad I checked them. Blown tins are a rarity.
ReplyDeleteYes, that is the problem with stocking up - occasionally, the contents go bad! I try to use up the older stock and then replenish them.
DeleteI hope your Brexit goes well and smoothly with very little disruption of daily life!
I have been wondering about your friend who had the stroke. Glad to hear that she is doing better and is at home. Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Live and Learn. She has to go for dialysis three times a week and was in hospital, earlier this week, for a new dialysis port to be inserted because the earlier one wasn't working properly. But, she's able to walk on her own and talk. I am planning to visit her, later this evening.
DeleteWow, you are doing great! You find such excellent deals. I need to stock up on tuna, too. I love tuna fish sandwiches with sweet pickles and green onions. Yes, I am doing fairly well with my budget. Staying home and cooking is the main thing. Today I made some tomato sauce and spaghetti. I bought the crushed tomatoes and pasta on sale. Dinner will be a quesadilla with homemade guacamole.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stephenie. I try to stock up on tuna when the cans go on sale for $.50 each, but, I used up all the cans I bought at that price. Dancer prefers tuna to canned cat food, so, I just share my cans with him. :)
DeleteGlad to hear that you are cooking at home and eating in. I am planning to go out to eat with a friend this weekend, so, I've been trying not to eat out all month. Homemade pasta sauce is the best!
That's great news that your friend has come out of hospital. I hope she continues to make a good recovery.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to complete the jigsaw puzzle after all. Our local library has loads of puzzles that have been donated and do not even have to be signed out. One time I found an extra piece in a puzzle and kept it while looking for the one I believed it came from, but it never showed up so far!
Thank you, Bushlady. I visited her, today, and she seems to have made a good recovery!
DeleteHow nice that the library lends puzzles! I don't think our ones do that! The second jigsaw puzzle is now being worked on, with some help, as you will see. :)
So glad that the earthquake wasn’t severe and didn’t cause any damage for you. Do you keep food items stocked up that you can eat if your power is out and grocery stores aren’t open for an extended period of time? Those plastic pails of dry foods to mix with water come to mind.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carolyn. I don't have those prepackaged earthquake food, but, have canned items and things like granola bars and peanut butter, etc.
DeleteInteresting to see what other folks spend on groceries. We went yesterday and I was a bit surprised. I had cleaned out the spice rack and replacing spices can be quite pricey. I needed to stock up on some other pantry items too. Next week should be lower than usual. I hope!
ReplyDeleteReplacing spices can be quite expensive. Of course, grocery prices vary from place to place, but, I, too, enjoy seeing what others pay for their groceries. I'm nosy, that way! :D
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