I thought I would ease my way back into the blogosphere with a Grocery Budget Update!
If you recall, my monthly grocery budget is $83.62 per month ($1,003.44 for the year). I was already ahead in February thanks to the Albertson's Grands Biscuit extravaganza - I came in $14.90 under budget.
In March, I spent only $70.47 total, not even needing the $14.90 cushion and having another $13.15 to spare!
I just added up this month's receipts and because of the Safeway Living Well promotion (that you can read about here on HCW) I'm at $79.59 for April. Now, this total actually includes the diapers that I bought at Safeway as part of that promotion. I usually don't include diapers in my budget totals because I don't usually buy diapers at the grocery store unless they are a part of some great deal, which this is! I spent $62.82 at Safeway and got a $20 gift card to spend on my next purchase (it was supposed to be a OYNO Catalina but they did not print for some reason).
According to my calculations, $83.62 + $14.90 + $13.15 = $111.67 - $79.59 = $32.08 - I have the $20 gift card and plenty of budget room to do another round at Safeway and get another $10 OYNO Catalina!
How are you doing on your budget so far this year?
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- Elizabeth
- Seattle Area, Washington - the state
- I am an attorney, working mom of 3, who loves a bargain, a great deal and freebies. Who doesn't want the best, for less? Come here to see my triumphs and budget tribulations, good deals and my take on what the good life can mean...
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You are amazing! I wish I could do that well!
Welcome back to blogland! I miss your recipes:)
Thanks! Some of these trips were completely couponless too so I'm really surprised. I hope to be back in full swing with recipes soon :)
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