Yes, yet another grocery shopping pick up in November!
I guess, with daughter home, I need to shop for groceries, weekly. I am also stocking up a few things (cake and brownie mixes) when they are on sale for the almsgiving and upcoming holidays if I am asked to bring a dessert to a gathering, etc.
I bought:
Aqua Star Wild Pacific Salmon Fillet, 1.25 lb$5.99
1 x $5.99 $15.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$7.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$3.00
Betty Crocker Favorites Fudge Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz$0.99
1 x $0.99 $3.49 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$1.50
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Betty Crocker Favorites Super Moist Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix, 13.25 oz$0.99
1 x $0.99 $2.69 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.70
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Betty Crocker Favorites Super Moist Yellow Cake Mix, 13.25 oz$0.99
1 x $0.99 $2.69 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.70
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks XXTRA Flamin' Hot Flavored 8.5 Oz, 8.5 oz$4.99
1 x $4.99 $5.89 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.90
Farmer John Chicken and Pork Wieners, 12 oz$1.98
2 x $0.99 $3.49 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$1.80
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.80
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.70
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.70
Fresh Banana - Single, 1 ea (3 bananas)$0.68
0.98 lbs x $0.69 each (approx.)
Kroger® 100% Orange Juice From Concentrate With Calcium Vitamins C & D, 0.5 gallon (free item)$0.00
1 x $3.99 $4.29 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.30
Order Coupons -$3.99
CA Redem Val$0.10
1 x $0.10 each
Kroger® Clamshell Seedless Black Grapes, 3 lb$4.99
1 x $4.99 $8.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$4.00
Kroger® Half & Half, 32 fl oz.$3.49
1 x $3.49 each
Kroger® Traditional Favorites Frozen Peas Green, 12 oz$1.25
1 x $1.25 $1.50 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.25
Kroger® White Sandwich Bread, 20 oz$2.29
1 x $2.29 $2.49 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.20
Large Honeycrisp Apple - Each, large/ 1 count$2.43
1.22 lbs x $1.99 $2.99 each (approx.)Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.22
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey & Smoked Ham Sliced Deli Lunch Meats Variety Pack, 9 oz$5.99
1 x $5.99 $6.49 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.50
Private Selection® Fresh Baked In-Store Jumbo Croissants Bread, 4 ct$3.50
1 x $3.50 $4.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$1.49
In addition to the groceries (food items), I bought:
Brawny® Tear-A-Square® 3 Sheet Sizes Paper Towel Double Rolls, 4 rolls$9.98
2 x $4.99 $10.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$4.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$4.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Order Summary
Original Item Total$96.38
Item Coupons/Sales-$41.76
Fulfillment Fee+$0.00
Sales Tax (for paper towels)+$0.94
Order Total$51.57
Since I don't include things like paper towels in my grocery budget (I have a separate "Household Supplies" budget for paper towels, toilet paper, dishwashing detergent, etc.), I am deducting the price of the paper towels from my total.
Total spent on groceries: $51.57 - $9.98 - $0.94 tax = $40.65
November Grocery Budget = $181.26
Spent to date = $44.48 + $59.66 + $40.65 = $144.79
Balance left in the November Grocery Budget = $36.47
No doubt I will go over budget in November, especially if I host Thanksgiving, but, I'm OK with that. I can "borrow" from the December budget, as needed.
As always, I am grateful for:
- Being able to buy groceries and go over budget, occasionally, if needed
- Being able to order groceries online and pick up at the store parking lot
- A safe drive to the store and back
- The availability of groceries
- Weekend freebies
Saturday's brunch was scrambled eggs with hash browns, made with grated potato instead of diced potatoes, because my daughter likes the grated version. Dinner was leftover chicken stew with homegrown (and frozen) corn on the cob.
Today (Sunday), brunch was croissants sandwiched with lettuce and the ham and turkey cold cuts, with orange juice and bananas. Dinner was the last of the leftover Thai food and grapes for dessert.
How are you doing with your grocery budget? Do you have a separate budget for Thanksgiving?
I don't have a budget as such, but I generally buy similar items week by week, and keep an eye out for a bargain. I guess it might be interesting to add up my receipts but I think I'd get a shock :)
ReplyDeleteI have a store rewards card, and I've managed to accumulate £70 towards my Christmas shop just by shopping as I would normally. Xx
It's fine not to have a budget, especially if you tend to spend approximately the same amount each week. Adding up your receipts might be a fun thing to do, though. Well done with accumulating your points towards Christmas shopping! That will help with buying some of those extras and treats, I'm sure. :)
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