Give Me Neither Daily Deals

I’m relaunching the Give Me Neither monthly budget updates and shopping trips.  It won’t just include the fabulous coupon trips, but also the basic ones: produce, meat, dairy, etc.  I hope that it helps you see how we put food on our table for less.

I’m revamping our budget. In the past, our budget was $240 for a month of groceries, household and personal care items.  This amount didn’t include diapers (we used cloth). Now we’re buying Pull-ups so that adds a bit more expense each month. We’ve also made changes to our diet and added more organics.

I haven’t decided on a firm budget yet.  I want it to be flexible enough that we’re able to buy the things that are important to use (organics, fruits, vegetables), but not too flexible that we don’t make wise, well-planned decisions.

Let’s see how it goes!  The good, the bad and the ugly.

Here’s what I’ve picked up in March so far.

Family Fare

Quick, not well-planned shopping trip and there isn’t a picture

Organic carrots, potatoes, aluminum foil and Diet Pepsi – $12.88 (includes deposit)

Meijer Shopping Trip – $37.51

Organic Bananas (not pictured) – $2.65
(2) Meijer Organics Soymilk – $2.79 ea.
(2) Meijer Organics Milk – $6.29 ea.
(5) Strawberries – $0.89 ea.
(2) Sargento Shredded Cheese – $1.88 ea.
Earthbound Organic Baby Spinach – $3.99
Oranges – $2.50
(2) Cucumbers – $1 ea.

I paid $37.51 out of pocket and saved $21.09 with sale prices.

Costco Shopping Trip – $59.39

Fage Greek Yogurt – $4.99
Sharp Cheddar Cheese (2 lb.) – $4.99
Butter Quarters – 4 pk. – $7.35 ($1.84/lb.)
Organic Frozen Green Beans – $6.49
Sabra Hummus – $5.99
Pineapple – $2.79
Organic Baby Carrots – $5.49
Organic Chocolate Milk Boxes for lunch – $12.69
Sweet Potatoes (10 lb. box) – $6.99
Celery Hearts – $3.69

Target Shopping Trip – $25.49

Transaction #1

Tide Stain Release Duo Pacs (62 ct.) – $17.99
Used $2/1 Target peelies on the packages
Stacked with $1.50/1 Tide Stain Release Duo Pac or Liquid, exp. 3/31/12 (P&G 03/04/12)
Saved $0.47 with REDcard
Paid $14.65 out of pocket and get a $5 Target gift card

Transaction #2

(2) Olay Ultra Moisture Soap 2 pack – $2.59
Used (2) $2/1 Olay Bar, Body Wash or In-Shower Body Lotion, exp. 3/31/12 (P&G 03/04/12)
Final price $0.59 ea. after coupon

(2) Reach Floss – $0.97
Used (2) $1/1 Reach Floss, exp. 5/31/12 (RP 03/04/12)
Final price FREE after coupon

Up & Up Ibuprofen (24 ct.) – $0.97
Used $1/1 Up & Up Pain Relief Item (NLA)
Final price FREE after coupon

Tide Stain Release Duo Pacs (62 ct.) – $17.99
Used $2/1 Target peelies on the packages
and $1.50/1 Tide Stain Release Duo Pac or Liquid, exp. 3/31/12 (P&G 03/04/12)

Saved $0.53 with my Target REDcard
Used $5 Target gift card from previous transaction

I paid $11.14 out of pocket and get another $5 Target gift card

On both transaction I saved $18.91, paid a total of $25.49 and have a $5 Target gift card left to spend.

That brings my monthly total to $135.27 so far.

 

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