It's a good sign when you have bought only necessary groceries and your teenage daughter arrives home from school to tell you there is nothing to eat. True story!
I went to our SuperTarget today. I do have their Red Card, but I have decided not to use it this month. I think I spend too much when I do use it. Much harder to keep track of. The savings are nice though!
I spent $45.59. I stocked up on pasta, soups, frozen vegetables, fresh vegetables, lunch box needs, sugar, flour, butter and eggs. I actually still need a few items, but I will be hitting another grocery store tomorrow to buy some of their sale items, specifically boneless skinless chicken breasts for $1.88/lb!
I made homemade brownies and then an hour later our girl scout cookies were delivered. The money for the cookies has been waiting on the fridge since January. Just want the teenager needed!
I did break down and buy the Groupon for the three cash washes today for $15. It is a very reasonable deal for something that does need to be done sometime this month.
Previous Balance: 457.89
Groupon Purchase: (15.00)
Grocery Purchase: (45.59)
New Balance: $397.30
I will be buying gas for the van soon at crazy high prices, too. See one still spends during a no spend month!!
No Spend Month - First Round of Groceries
March 3rd, 2011 at 03:05 am
March 3rd, 2011 at 03:15 am 1299122133
March 3rd, 2011 at 01:58 pm 1299160738
Glad to hear you did the Groupon deal!
My teenager did the same thing this AM. "Mom, there is NO fresh fruit. Did Dad take THE last yogurt? I don't really like this kind of bread for toast ... the ONLY cereal is that Fiber One stuff? Ugh ... I'll just have a spoonful or two of peanut butter. Are you going to Sam's Club today?"
The answer is YES, I am going to Sam's Club today.