I ordered and picked up some groceries on Saturday, January 25. Here's what I bought:
Broccoli Crowns, 1 ct$1.79
0.72 lbs x $2.48 each (approx.)
CA Redem Val$0.10
1 x $0.10 each (bottle deposit on the orange juice)
Cucumber, 1 ct$1.78
2 x $0.89 $0.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.10
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.10
Farmer John Classic Pork Sausage Links, 8 oz$4.00
2 x $2.00 $2.69 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.69
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.69
Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks Picnic Pack, 1 pk$9.06
7.27 lbs x $1.24 $2.49 each (approx.) (Buy1 get 1 free sale; bought 2 trays, cooked 1, froze 1)Item Coupon/Sale: -$9.04
Fresh Banana - Single, 1 ea (5 bananas, total)$1.50
2.18 lbs x $0.68 each (approx.)
Fresh Green Beans - Bag, 1 lb$4.81
1.61 lbs x $2.98 each (approx.)
Fresh Large Bartlett Pear - Each, large/ 1 count (2 pears)$2.96
0.99 lbs x $2.98 each (approx.)
Iceberg Lettuce, 1 ct$1.59
1 x $1.59 $1.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.40
Kroger® 90/10 Ground Beef Tray 1 LB, 1 lb$4.99
1 x $4.99 $9.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$5.00
Kroger® Half & Half, 1 pt$2.69
1 x $2.69 each
Kroger® Traditional Favorites Frozen Peas Green, 12 oz$1.79
1 x $1.79 each (Price increased from $1.25 when I last bought them on Nov. 17, 2024)
Simply Pulp Free All Natural Orange Juice, 52 fl oz$3.99
1 x $3.99 $4.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
My grocery total came to $41.05.
In addition to groceries, I bought some non-grocery items, but, they are not included in the above grocery total.
My January grocery budget is $200 for two adults.
Spent to date: $84.61 (Jan. 3) + $50.06 (Jan. 10) + $39.73 (Jan. 19) + $41.05 (Jan. 25 =$215.45
With this purchase, I went over my January grocery budget and dipped into February's budget. But, some of the items I bought will be eaten in February, so, I think it will work out.
Going forward, February's grocery budget will be $200 - $15.45 = $184.55
How did you do with your January grocery spending? If you had a budget, were you able to keep to it? Or, did you, like me, go over budget?
That's a great deal on the chicken, but the price of peas has jumped so much! The ground beef looks good as well. I would have loaded up on that as we love it here.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a good deal on the chicken, since it rarely goes on sale for $0.99/lb. anymore. The ground beef was a good buy, too, and I was tempted to stock up on that, but, I was already going over my January budget, so, I just bought the one tray.
DeleteIt's so easy for the prices to add up at the grocery store. I think you got a pretty good haul for only $41.
ReplyDeleteThank you, June. There weren't any impulsive purchases as I order groceries online and I review everything I ordered at least a couple of times. I do go inside the store to be tempted by any last minute items to the cart. I do have to order a minimum of $36 to qualify for free pick up; otherwise, there is a fee of almost $7 for pick up.
DeleteNice shop! I really need to do better. I must say though I am really watching what I'm buying. There are things I no longer buy as the prices are so high. On those items I give myself a top end that I'm willing to pay and no more.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon. Yes, one needs to be aware of the prices and watch what one buys. I try to shop the sales as much as I can and pay full price only for things like bread, milk, daughter's half and half, and eggs.
DeleteI'll be meal planning today, Bless. I don't have a specific budget, but I'm always careful with my spending, as prices keep increasing. X
ReplyDeleteI need to meal plan, too, Jules. Although I usually meal plan based on what I have bought. I am anticipating our prices to go up quite a bit now that tariffs have been placed on certain imports.
DeleteHai fatto bene a fare un po' di scorta approfittando degli sconti
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stefania. Yes, I try to take advantage of discounts to stock up on various items. :)
DeleteThere were some frost bitten cucumbers in the store today, but I managed to find one that was green!
ReplyDeleteYay! Well done finding a green cucumber!
DeleteYou did really well keeping so close to $200 for 2 people.
ReplyDeleteI can see you finishing up February even for the 2 month period.
As I've mentioned, I don't have a specific budget but rather an amount of money I have for food, gas, monthly spending, etc. Out of that I am happy if I stay under $400 (raised in recent years) for all things bought at the grocery store for 2 people.
January was $361 and I feel happy with that.
On to the next month, right! And always a chance to do better :)
Thank you, Debra. Actually, some of what I bought on this particular shopping trip in January, such as the second tray of chicken will be eaten in February, as was the ground beef. I'm afraid I might go over in February, too, but, I'll see how it goes.
DeleteYou did well with your spending in January! Hope you do equally well in February. :)