I ordered more groceries last night and picked up the items this morning. I needed bread and half & half. I wanted bagels for breakfasts for the week and cold cuts (which were on sale with digital coupons) for sandwiches. And I decided to get more eggs even though I still have the ones I bought last week, some boxed rice and pasta mixes, and cereal because they were on sale either with digital coupons or multi-buy specials and I wanted to stock up.
In addition, I bought a different cat food for Dancer to try; he seemed to like it, but, we shall see. Just because he likes it on Monday doesn't mean he will like it on Tuesday! LOL.
Here's what I bought:
Order Summary
Original Item Total$62.14
Item Coupons/Sales-$23.50
Fulfillment Fee+$0.00
Other Fees+$0.30
Sales Tax+$0.24
Order Total$39.18
Item Details
16 Items
Farmer John Classic Premium Cooked Ham, 12 oz$2.99
1 x $2.99 $5.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Kroger® Cage Free Large White Eggs, 18 ct$4.49
1 x $4.49 $5.89 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$1.40
Kroger® Everything Bagels, 6 ct / 18 oz$2.79
1 x $2.79 each
Kroger® Half and Half Quart, 1 qt$3.69
1 x $3.69 each
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast & Smoked Uncured Ham Thin Sliced Lunchmeat, 9 oz$3.99
1 x $3.99 $6.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked Uncured Ham Thin Sliced Lunchmeat, 9 oz$3.99
1 x $3.99 $6.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$1.00
Pasta Roni® Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta Mix, 4.7 oz$1.98
2 x $0.99 $1.89 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.40
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.40
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.50
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.50
Pasta Roni® Parmesan Cheese Angel Hair Pasta Mix, 5.1 oz$0.99
1 x $0.99 $1.89 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.40
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.50
Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds Breakfast Cereal, 12 ounces$5.97
3 x $1.99 $4.79 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.80
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.80
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.80
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Item Coupon/Sale: -$2.00
Purina Fancy Feast Gems Mousse Pate With Salmon and Halo of Savory Gravy Cat Food, 2 oz / 2 ct$2.49
1 x $2.49 each
Rice-A-Roni® Long Grain & Wild Rice, 4.3 oz$1.98
2 x $0.99 $1.99 eachItem Coupon/Sale: -$0.50
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.50
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.50
Item Coupon/Sale: -$0.50
Western Hearth® Old Fashioned White Bread, 24 oz$3.29
1 x $3.29 each
Other Fees
$0.30
Bag Fee$0.30
3 x $0.10 each
Total spent: $39.18
Total spent on human food: $39.18 - $2.49 - $0.24 (tax) = $36.45
September grocery budget: $250
Spent to date = $28.49 + $36.06 + $36.45 = $101.00
Balance left in the September grocery budget = $250 - $101 = $149.00
I haven't decided yet if I will go to the ethnic store, tomorrow, to buy some chicken (leg quarters on sale for $0.99/lb.) and beef (which, at $5.99/lb. is $2/lb. cheaper than at the grocery store I ordered from and picked up, today). I will decide in the morning, I suppose.
How is your grocery spending coming along? Are you finding good sales on items you want? Are you able to keep to your budget if you have a monthly grocery budget?
You are doing really well on your budget this month and the month is half over! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diana. I am hoping to come under budget, this month, and putting the savings towards stocking up/holiday meals.
DeleteYou are doing well with your budget. The month is half-way through and you have more than half of your budget left. Of course, if you decided to stock up on meat, that will take a chunk. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, June. I decided against going grocery shopping today, but, I will probably stock up on some meat later this week. :)
DeleteYou have plenty of meat for sandwiches, now! I have run out, but I still have canned tuna or eggs or cheese to use. Dancer's food sounds so exotic. I wonder what he would think if he could read the label?
ReplyDeleteYes, I have plenty of cold cuts now, plus canned tuna and eggs. I have some cheese, too, but, daughter doesn't like cheese.
DeleteDancer enjoyed the new food and finished both servings! We ordered a variety mix of the same brand, which arrived this morning (it was a little bit cheaper to order it online) and we'll see how that goes. :)
You are smart to go ahead and buy on sale, even if you don't need things right now. I do all the time!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anne. It's good to build up a pantry when things are on sale, so one can avoid having to pay full price when something is needed.
DeleteYou did very well in buying items on sale. I do this and it helps if you can get things when they are on sale and buy several rather than just one. Great job. 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. Buying items when they are on sale and stocking up is a good way to save some money, isn't it?
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