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Vicki
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|  Subject: Grocery Shopping  Wed 20 Jun 2007, 6:25 pm | |
| Almost 2 weeks ago I decided to do grocery shopping every 2 weeks. So out I went and I spent $293.00 including filling the van up with gas, all groceries, all household items, all pet products.. I mean everything. I have not been back to the store since. I deducted the gas and figured my total spent averaged $119.00 a week and my average was $200.00 - $250.00. I was so shocked and as of today I still have enough food for another week but Saturday I will head back out with my list for another 2 week shopping trip. On this trip though there will be no gas purchase because I had to buy gas last night
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Donna
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Wed 20 Jun 2007, 6:44 pm | |
| | What made the difference in your shopping?Was it buying bulk or more items on sale and stocked up..etc?Id like to get to the point of once a month shopping except for dairy and bread. |
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gayla50
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Wed 20 Jun 2007, 7:45 pm | |
| that great Vicki ... how much was gas and pet food what precentage ?
It would be Amazing with just groceries but Pet food and Gas !!!1
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Vicki
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Wed 20 Jun 2007, 8:56 pm | |
| Well lets see. I spent several days scouring the flyers from the 4 local stores, searching thru my coupons, and searching frugal recipes. I actually forgot and left my coupons at home so it would have been less. I was shocked as I had run out of so much and my cupboards were bare. I was expecting at least $400.00. There were some really good deals that week is the only way I can explain it.
Gas was $57.00
Pet food was $8.00
In addition to the food I purchased 8 roll bounty, 12 roll charmin, ammonia,CFL light bulbs, bleach, borax, freezer bags, washing soda, fels naptha, trashbags, baking soda, conditioner, allergy elixer, nite light bulbs, anti itch cream, shave gel, and 10lbs boneless skinless chicken breast.
I have to admit I spent about 4 1/2 hours out at the stores but to me it was worth it. I didn't buy anything that wasn't on sale unless I needed it. I worked on my list for this Friday and I am hoping I can drop it more or at least stay the same.
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gayla50
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Wed 20 Jun 2007, 9:54 pm | |
| I am very impressed Vicki .. that amazing ... Good Job.
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GentleRain
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Wed 20 Jun 2007, 11:16 pm | |
| Vicki that is fantastic...good job! You will have to update us as to how this Friday's shoping trip went and if you plan to continue doing it this way.
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skinflint
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Thu 21 Jun 2007, 1:13 am | |
| Wow Vicki, that's an amazing saving! You pretty much halved your grocery bill! Way to go 
Another bonus is the time you've saved also by doing 2 weeks worth in one hit. You do need to be pretty organized to achieve this though. Great job Vicki. 
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mmg2681
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Thu 21 Jun 2007, 4:37 am | |
| Vicki - Great Job!
Do you have a Save-A-Lot or Aldi's nearby?
As I've mentioned before, it is now really difficult for me to spend $0.99 on a can of corn when I know I can get it at Aldi's for $0.49. Even a loaf of bread there is $0.69 and at the store $0.99 on sale.
Some people are completely against shopping at these types of stores, but it really has saved Todd and I alot of money. I am glad he likes those stores as much as I do. All we buy at a "real" store is meat (only when it's on sale and buy lots of it to last for months), and anything else that SAL does not carry (Todd's alergy pills, pain killers, bathroom supplies, etc.).
The same frozen pizza at Giant Eagle (same brand and everything) is $2.00 more than Save-A-Lot. $4.99 vs. $2.99. Give me the $2.99 any day.
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kim
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Thu 21 Jun 2007, 5:46 am | |
| M...we love the Aldi store. I shop there most of the time, but DH is farming as well as working his normal job so we have been unable to go and my wallet can tell!
Great job Vicki! It sounds like you put ALOT of thought and work into it! I am really impressed and inspired! I want to do better too! |
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Donna
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Thu 21 Jun 2007, 8:55 am | |
| | I agree M,,I see sales at Krogers for veggies to be on sale at 69cents a can,,I know SAL its under 40 cents a can,,every day.I try to stock up on canned goods and misc stuff at SAL but do go to the "real" store for dog food medicines andif theres any real good sales to hit! |
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Sissy
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Thu 21 Jun 2007, 10:51 am | |
| | That's amazing. Good job. I love Aldi's. The prices are so reasonable and the food is good. Coupons still aren't helping me cut the grocery bill because it doesn't pay me to buy 3 or 4 of an item, especially if it's perishable. |
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Vicki
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Localisation : Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Thu 21 Jun 2007, 9:41 pm | |
| No great store like those. Not even a super walmart close by. Only Food Lion, Giant, Safeway, Kmart , Walmart, IGA, Rolands. I did my shopping a day early because I have to go somewhere tomorrow. I did well. Will let you know more tomorrow
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Donna
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Thu 21 Jun 2007, 10:32 pm | |
| Tonight we went to Sav alot..spent 53.00 ,,have plans for 4 dinners and 3 breakfasts.Here,,lunch is usually leftovers etc.we all work different hours.
Im tying to come up with a menu for a month,,and go only once a month,,just stop in a store for dairy items each week as needed. |
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gayla50
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| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Thu 21 Jun 2007, 11:07 pm | |
| I like you Vicki nothing big near by .. I have to go at least 15 miles to buy groceries and must go 43 miles to have more and Ingles or IGA .
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skinflint
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Localisation : Queensland, Australia
| | Subject: Re: Grocery Shopping Fri 22 Jun 2007, 2:57 am | |
| That's a great idea Donna if you can pull it off. I've had those intentions before also but somehow they soon slip.... 
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