I ordered and picked up more groceries today. from the supermarket. They had some good deals this week, including chicken for $0.99/lb. and a dozen eggs for $1.99 on Saturday and Sunday only. I waited until Saturday to order the groceries, in order to get the eggs at that price. Unfortunately, the eggs were not available when I ordered the groceries! By the time I was getting ready to pick up the groceries, the store texted me that the tray of chicken thighs I had ordered wasn't available, either. They offered to substitute a more expensive variety of chicken, at a higher price, but, I declined. *
Edited to add: When I came home, daughter unpacked and put away the groceries for me, and, apparently, the store had included a package of the more expensive chicken without charging me! I'm not sure what was going on, but, I'm not complaining!
No pictures today, because daughter started to put away the groceries almost as soon as she had helped me to bring them in. But, here is the receipt:
Order Summary
Item Details
28 Items
Other Fees
$0.40
I paid a total of $73.87.
Of which, $4 was for Dancer's cat food, which is not included in my grocery budget.
My groceries, CA redemption value (bottle deposits), and sales tax came to $69.87
My October Budget = $250
Spent to date = $165.04 + $69.87 = $234.91
Balance left = $15.09
I honestly don't think I'll need to buy any more groceries during the rest of this month, but, I'm glad to have $15 left in the budget, just in case I do want to pick something up, next week! If not, that $15 will be added to November's budget. I'm sure it will come in handy when shopping for Thanksgiving dinner.
How are you coming along with your grocery shopping and budget? Are you finding that the advertised specials seem to run out before you can get to the store?
It's a shame you missed out on the deal for eggs and chicken. My grocery bill, yesterday, was higher than usual, because I bought cat food! These moggies need to start paying their way ;)
ReplyDeleteI guess I was too late to get the deals; my daughter says I need to be first in line to order and pick up, before the store sold out.
DeleteCat food has gone up in price, here, too, especially the kibbles. Yes, we might have to start hiring out the kitties as therapy kitties or something! :D
Does the store offer rainchecks? Would they do that if you were shopping in person?
ReplyDeleteThey used to give rainchecks way back when, but, I'm not sure if they do that, now. I didn't check the fine print on the sales ad, but, I'm pretty sure they say "while stocks last" somewhere in there!
DeleteNice to come in under budget! After inventorying my pantry I don't think I need to go to the grocery store except for eggs, bread milk and produce for the next quarter.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anne. :)
DeleteSounds like you've a well stocked pantry. :)
I frequently run into the missed sale problem so have an alternative list. It saves headaches. You are doing a good job.
ReplyDeleteThank you, e. :)
DeleteHaving an alternative list makes a lot of sense. :) But, that would require shopping in person and these days, I tend to order online and pick up, instead. I do list preferred substitutions, when possible, but, that's a bit "hit or miss" these days.
Although you may have missed out on a couple of deals, I think you are doing very well! You are still ahead! Congratulations to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing.
Thank you, Linda. I'm pleased with my grocery spending this month. :)
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