A few weeks ago I made an entry called: Grocery Budget Challenge. I was going to challenge myself to get the most out of our grocery budget and have enough left over to transfer to savings, which will then go to pay off debt.
Our budget for groceries was $300 and I was under budget by $56.04! I was able to do this by shopping at Aldi's and taking advantage of triple coupon days at Superfresh! I went to Superfresh 2 times to do triple coupon shopping. The first time I spent $72 but got groceries worth $200. Some people can do better than that, but I did buy a few things during that trip that were on sale but I didn't have coupons for (ex. blueberries, hummus, salad).
My next trip I spent $20 but got $156.00 worth of groceries! I then only had to stop at the store a few more times for things that were on sale at certain stores, like flour, chicken breast and produce.
Our budget for the next few weeks is $350, but I know I will come under that. We have to stretch it out for awhile though because of the way my husband gets paid next month. I still have plenty of things stockpiled and I bought a bunch of meat on special today. I plan to go back to Aldi's and one of my missions is to try and find a local farmer's market. Wish me luck!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Stockpiling!
2 weeks ago I cleared out a shelf in the bathroom closet and tried to organize some of my CVS and triple coupon shopping stuff. Here is a picture of all that:
As you can see, I'll probably never, ever have to buy toothpaste again! Out of sight to the right there is a bunch of Johnson's Buddies soap too.
Then last week I reorganized my shelves above the washer and dryer in the kitchen so I could put up all my stockpiles from triple couponing:
All of this I got for free or almost free with coupons during triple coupon days or matching up sales with coupons!
Yesterday, while taking a bike ride with my son, I found a metal 5 shelf storage unit on the curb, from someone's trash. When we came home I went back in the car and got it! Today I cleaned it all up because it looked like it was in someone's garage. I am using it for even more CVS and triple coupon stuff!
This actually isn't all that I have. I still have a few bags and a wash basket filled with stuff but I didn't have any room left. The bottom shelf is mostly the Nutrisystem food my mom sent and a bunch of things I got on clearance at Walmart for 75% off, I plan on using them as gifts for David's coworkers next Christmas.
The shelf above that I put an under the bed storage box on with a lot of little things to keep them better organized. There's more stuff in there I'll never have to buy again thanks to CVS: Excedrin, razors and toothbrushes. In the wipes container are a ton of Revlon emery boards and make up from CVS deals.
The 3rd shelf is mostly lotions, shampoo, conditioner and laundry, the shelf above that is Pampers diapers and wipes from CVS deals (she only wears them at night) then dish soap and a bunch of stuff from triple coupons. The very top shelf is toilet paper! :)
As you can see, I'll probably never, ever have to buy toothpaste again! Out of sight to the right there is a bunch of Johnson's Buddies soap too.
Then last week I reorganized my shelves above the washer and dryer in the kitchen so I could put up all my stockpiles from triple couponing:
All of this I got for free or almost free with coupons during triple coupon days or matching up sales with coupons!
Yesterday, while taking a bike ride with my son, I found a metal 5 shelf storage unit on the curb, from someone's trash. When we came home I went back in the car and got it! Today I cleaned it all up because it looked like it was in someone's garage. I am using it for even more CVS and triple coupon stuff!
This actually isn't all that I have. I still have a few bags and a wash basket filled with stuff but I didn't have any room left. The bottom shelf is mostly the Nutrisystem food my mom sent and a bunch of things I got on clearance at Walmart for 75% off, I plan on using them as gifts for David's coworkers next Christmas.
The shelf above that I put an under the bed storage box on with a lot of little things to keep them better organized. There's more stuff in there I'll never have to buy again thanks to CVS: Excedrin, razors and toothbrushes. In the wipes container are a ton of Revlon emery boards and make up from CVS deals.
The 3rd shelf is mostly lotions, shampoo, conditioner and laundry, the shelf above that is Pampers diapers and wipes from CVS deals (she only wears them at night) then dish soap and a bunch of stuff from triple coupons. The very top shelf is toilet paper! :)
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