I put in an order and picked up more groceries on Friday, February. 7. Only six days after the previous grocery pick up, but, we were out of half & half for my daughter's coffee and there were a couple of very good sales to take advantage of.
Here's the receipt with my comments in blue. I bought:
Total Savings: $64.15 (= $57.20 from sales discounts and coupons + $6.95 pick up fee which was waived)
Order Summary
Original Item Total$130.64
Item Coupons/Sales-$57.20
Fulfillment Fee+$0.00
Sales Tax$0.00
Order Total$73.44
Item Details
30 Items
CA Redem Val$0.10
1 x $0.10 each
Fresh Banana - Single, 1 ea$0.72
1.05 lbs x $0.68 each (approx.)
Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 38 oz$3.49
1 x $3.49 $6.79 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$1.30
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Hillshire Farm® Polska Kielbasa Smoked Sausage, 14 oz$8.97
3 x $2.99 $5.79 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$1.80
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.80
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.80
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Kroger® Grade AA Large Cage Free White Eggs, 12 ct$7.99
1 x $7.99 each
Kroger® Half & Half, 1 pt$2.69
1 x $2.69 each
Kroger® Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 5 oz (For Dancer)$10.00
10 x $1.00 $1.29 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.29
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.29
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.29
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.29
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.29
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.29
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.29
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.29
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.29
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.29
Mission® Soft Taco Flour Tortillas, 10 ct / 17.5 oz$1.79
1 x $1.79 $3.49 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.70
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Mott's® 100% Original Apple Juice, 64 fl oz$1.99
1 x $1.99 $4.79 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.80
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Private Selection® Pure Vanilla Extract, 2 fl oz$3.99
1 x $3.99 $6.49 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.50
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Quaker® Original Life® Cereal, 13 oz$2.98
2 x $1.49 $4.69 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$2.20
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.20
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Ralphs® Vitamin D Whole Milk Half Gallon, 1/2 gal$2.79
1 x $2.79 $2.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.20
Red Baron Meat Trio Brick Oven Frozen Pizza, 18.22 oz$2.99
1 x $2.99 $6.49 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$2.50
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Red Baron Pepperoni Classic Crust Frozen Pizza, 20.60 oz$2.99
1 x $2.99 $6.49 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$2.50
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Simple Truth® Walnut Halves & Pieces, 12 oz$5.98
2 x $2.99 $8.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$5.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$5.00
Starbucks Espresso Dark Roast Ground Coffee, 12 oz$13.98
2 x $6.99 $11.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$3.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$3.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
I paid a total of $73.44.
However, the tuna is for Dancer (he still has some of the cans I bought earlier, but, this was a good sale at $1 per can, so, I stocked up)
My grocery total, minus the $10 for Dancer's tuna, came to $63.44.
My February grocery budget is $184.55 (after deducting what I overspent in January).
Spent to date: $60.21 (2/1/25) + $63.44 (2/7/25) = $123.65
Balance left: $60.90
In other words, I have spent 66% of my February budget in only the first week!
Of course, part of it is because I stocked up on certain items that were on sale, some of which, such as the smoked sausages, will last well beyond February.
I am not too concerned at this point. If I go over February's budget, I can "borrow" from the March budget. However, I will strive to keep to the budget I have set for ourselves, and not go over. I am still testing the theory that I can feed two people for $200 a month and still allow for some treats and splurges.
Obviously, this is not a grocery shopping order based on meals for the coming week. There are no vegetables or fruit, other than the bananas. That's because I still have vegetables and fruit in the fridge, plus the fresh oranges and lemons from the garden. I will do a separate meal planning post.
As always, I am grateful for:
- Being able to order groceries online and pick up/have them brought to the car
- The availability of the items I want (especially the eggs; M said he went to two stores and they were out of eggs, he eventually bought some from a farmer's market)
- Being able to afford groceries
- Being able to go over budget, if needed
- Being able to take advantage of sales and stock up
Have you gone grocery shopping in February, yet? Are you finding some good sales?
Our supermarket did a Chinese New Year promotion, and a few days later reduced the cost of some ingredients significantly. I got cans of coconut milk and a bottle of housing sauce at greatly reduced prices. Coupons are not such a big thing here.
ReplyDeleteYou did well to pick up the items you did at the reduced prices.
DeleteThis particular store offers digital coupons on a weekly basis; I try to wait until there's a digital coupon to buy the items I want. :)
That is an amazing set of deals! You knocked 50% off the total and got some good stuff that will keep you stocked for a while. It's incredibly impressive and some serious shopping skills.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lyssa. I'm pleased with my shopping skills. :)
DeleteEggs are getting scarce here too as people buy them hoping to avoid further cost increases. However, we have been able to get eggs without too much trouble, but that sometimes has required a couple of stores.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have been able to get eggs without too much trouble, June. They are still good value per serving, but, I am hoping that Chicken Little will start laying some eggs, soon! :D
DeleteIt is a blessing to be able to afford to go over budget occasionally to take advantage of good sales, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYes, Bushlady, it is definitely a blessing to be able to do so. There have been times when I've had to stay on budget and let deals pass, only to pay more when I needed to buy them. So, I appreciate being able to go over budget from time to time. :)
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