Check out the things that I got for my monthly budget below with totals and pictures of everything that I got. The deals from the first half of the month are described here if you want to see more about how I got to the total spent on each transaction. The second half of the month deals are listed with more details since this is my first time posting them. I hope that this shows you that you can make ends meet with lots from the store but with very little money with just a little bit of effort.
Harris Teeter $6.30
Harris Teeter $1.31
Harris Teeter $4.31
Harris Teeter $0.44
Aldi $23.53
Harris Teeter $6.52
Harris Teeter $6.20 + 2.28= $8.48
Wegman's $17.66
Wegman's $2.03
Wegman's $2.03
Aldi $4.28
Harris Teeter $0.09
Harris Teeter $0.06
Harris Teeter $0.12
Harris Teeter $0.06
Harris Teeter $0.06
Harris Teeter $0.06
Wegman's $2.03
Wegman's $2.09
Wegman's $2.09
Aldi $26.07
I went because I had my coupon for $5 off $30 purchase at the new Merrifield store so I grabbed a few things so that I could use the coupon. I was excited to find the Molasses because it is seasonal and I missed getting a lot last year. I used most of what I had to make brown sugar so that I didn't have to buy it. It is really easy and means that I only have to worry about buying sugar. I grabbed a few other things to get to the total and I was happy to save even more at Aldi then I normally do.
Harris Teeter $9.32
There was a weekend deal on soda so I grabbed two for $1.99 each. The sugar was on special and I used a coupon to make it $. The yogurt smoothie was on sale for $3 and I used a $1 coupon and turned it in for $3.79 Ibotta rebate. There was a clearance sticker on the chicken so I used a coupon and it made it $1.50 and I turned it in for rebate on Ibotta for $1.50.
Aldi $1.81
We were out of milk so I went to the store in Fairfax because they are way cheaper then the store in Merrifield. They were both cheaper then the price of the milk in Merrifield so I was happy I waited and grabbed some extra eggs.
Harris Teeter $0.06
I went to the store to get my freebies including the Sargento Breaks and the Wilton Sprinkles. I had coupons that made the yeast and the cake mix free. I paid the tax with my change.
I went because I had my coupon for $5 off $30 purchase at the new Merrifield store so I grabbed a few things so that I could use the coupon. I was excited to find the Molasses because it is seasonal and I missed getting a lot last year. I used most of what I had to make brown sugar so that I didn't have to buy it. It is really easy and means that I only have to worry about buying sugar. I grabbed a few other things to get to the total and I was happy to save even more at Aldi then I normally do.
Harris Teeter $9.32
There was a weekend deal on soda so I grabbed two for $1.99 each. The sugar was on special and I used a coupon to make it $. The yogurt smoothie was on sale for $3 and I used a $1 coupon and turned it in for $3.79 Ibotta rebate. There was a clearance sticker on the chicken so I used a coupon and it made it $1.50 and I turned it in for rebate on Ibotta for $1.50.
Aldi $1.81
We were out of milk so I went to the store in Fairfax because they are way cheaper then the store in Merrifield. They were both cheaper then the price of the milk in Merrifield so I was happy I waited and grabbed some extra eggs.
Harris Teeter $0.06
I went to the store to get my freebies including the Sargento Breaks and the Wilton Sprinkles. I had coupons that made the yeast and the cake mix free. I paid the tax with my change.
Wegman's $2.03
Wegman's $2.03
Wegman's $3.85
I had the green after Christmas plates in my mind but couldn't find any at the day after Christmas sales. I am super excited to say that I found a 24 pack at Wegman's which will be used for my son's Minecraft birthday party! Also got two more flour for my last stock up.
Total Retail $585.24
Total Savings $456.52
Total OOP $128.72
I was happy with how the month was going and all the deals that I was getting. I knew that cupboards and freezers had a lot of food left in them so I was ready for January and should be able to come up with a plan based on what is already in the house...of course, that plan hasn't happened yet but hopefully soon. Lots of chicken, ground beef and a whole turkey still in there to make!
I have 90 rolls of toilet paper and at least 20 boxes of tissues although I haven't counted (with plenty of paper towels in backup). Lots of different cleaning supplies including Windex, Finish Dishwasher detergent, and more although totally out of laundry soap and might need a few more Dawn detergent.
Super excited to say that I have 22 flour 5 lb bags so I should be set for the year until the next years stock up sale. I only have 5 bags of sugar so that won't last too long but I will hope for a few sales through the year to keep the sugar supply up because I can usually find coupons. I am well stocked with baking supplies except corn meal so I hope that I can make lots of homemade treats.
How did you do for the month?? How about the year? Feeling ready to make a plan for next year's budget!! I hope that you are saving lots and getting lots too!
I was happy with how the month was going and all the deals that I was getting. I knew that cupboards and freezers had a lot of food left in them so I was ready for January and should be able to come up with a plan based on what is already in the house...of course, that plan hasn't happened yet but hopefully soon. Lots of chicken, ground beef and a whole turkey still in there to make!
I have 90 rolls of toilet paper and at least 20 boxes of tissues although I haven't counted (with plenty of paper towels in backup). Lots of different cleaning supplies including Windex, Finish Dishwasher detergent, and more although totally out of laundry soap and might need a few more Dawn detergent.
Super excited to say that I have 22 flour 5 lb bags so I should be set for the year until the next years stock up sale. I only have 5 bags of sugar so that won't last too long but I will hope for a few sales through the year to keep the sugar supply up because I can usually find coupons. I am well stocked with baking supplies except corn meal so I hope that I can make lots of homemade treats.
How did you do for the month?? How about the year? Feeling ready to make a plan for next year's budget!! I hope that you are saving lots and getting lots too!
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