My good blogging buddy Annie Jones over at Real Live Living posts what she buys every month. The way she tells it, it shows people that she really does get a lot of food for the little amount she spends each month. You can eat well and still be frugal.
I think it's a good idea, especially to keep yourself accountable....accountable to what you are spending your food dollars on.
HERE is her posted list for May.
So I thought this was a real good idea and decided tosteal borrow her idea and post all the food I bought in May.
Before I show y'all the list, let me preface it with a couple of caveats so you don't think I regularly buy so much CRAP food. ;-)
Most of the candy was bought as "filler" items for Rite-Aid transactions....except the malted milk balls and the Dove chocies. I am SO OWNING THAT! 8-)
The chips, whipped cream, cookies, burritos, pizza rolls and some of the ice cream and soda were bought in great numbers for the upcoming graduation party and to keep #2 son happy during the 1st part of the summer. I don't usually buy some of that stuff and if I do buy it regularly I don't buy so much....unless it's free at Rite-Aid. ;-)
This list isn't necessarily what we "ate" in May since I stockpile, so we may have only eaten a few things(besides the obvious fresh produce).
But it shows you how far, buying on discount, bulk, sale and paring coupons and/or rebates with the deals you can make your money go.
Here's the food items, including pet foods, I bought in May for an out of pocket of $364.30.
MEAT, POULTRY AND EGGS
VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
DAIRY
BAKING/COOKING STAPLES
CANDY
BEVERAGES
PREPARED
DOG FOOD
I think it's a good idea, especially to keep yourself accountable....accountable to what you are spending your food dollars on.
HERE is her posted list for May.
So I thought this was a real good idea and decided to
Before I show y'all the list, let me preface it with a couple of caveats so you don't think I regularly buy so much CRAP food. ;-)
Most of the candy was bought as "filler" items for Rite-Aid transactions....except the malted milk balls and the Dove chocies. I am SO OWNING THAT! 8-)
The chips, whipped cream, cookies, burritos, pizza rolls and some of the ice cream and soda were bought in great numbers for the upcoming graduation party and to keep #2 son happy during the 1st part of the summer. I don't usually buy some of that stuff and if I do buy it regularly I don't buy so much....unless it's free at Rite-Aid. ;-)
This list isn't necessarily what we "ate" in May since I stockpile, so we may have only eaten a few things(besides the obvious fresh produce).
But it shows you how far, buying on discount, bulk, sale and paring coupons and/or rebates with the deals you can make your money go.
Here's the food items, including pet foods, I bought in May for an out of pocket of $364.30.
MEAT, POULTRY AND EGGS
Boston Butt Pork Roast-4lbs.
Roast Beef Lunchmeat-1lb.
Turkey Breast Lunchmeat-2 lb.
Chicken Breast(split)-4.5 lb.
Bacon-1 lb.-6 packages
Hamburger Patties-2lb-3 boxes
SEAFOOD
Chopped Clams-1 can
VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
Blackberries-1.5 lb.
Yellow Squash-2.5 lb.
Apple Butter-1 jar
Watermelon-1
Bananas-1 lb.
Lettuce-2 headsCreamed Spinach(frozen)-4 boxes
Brussell Sprouts(frozen)-4 boxes
Celery-1 bunch
Corn-10 ears
Tomatoes-2 lb.
Salad Mix-5 bags
DAIRY
Ricotta Cheese-2lb.
2% Milk-2 gallon
2% Milk-1/2 gallon-2
Skim Milk-1/2 gallon-2
Cooper Sharp Cheese-5 lb.
Whipped Cream-3 cans
Ice Cream-7 containers
Eggs-3 dozen
Sour Cream-16 oz.-2
1lb. Butter-2
Margarine-3
PASTA, GRAINS, BEANS
Baked Beans-2 cans
Ravioli(frozen)-2 bags
BREADS
Pretzel Rolls-4
BREADS
Pretzel Rolls-4
Pie Crust-2
Hot Dog Rolls-3
BAKING/COOKING STAPLES
Spray Oil-2 cans
CONDIMENTS/SPICES/HERBS
CONDIMENTS/SPICES/HERBS
Ketchup-2 bottles
Mustard-1 bottle
SNACKS
SNACKS
Doritos-4 bags
Tostitos-3 bag
Potato Chips-11 bags
Cookies-4 bags
CANDY
Robin’s Eggs malted milk balls-1
Choc. covered Cherry-single pce.-2
Dove Chocolates-4 bags
Peeps-3 single boxes
Reese’s PB Egg-single-1
BEVERAGES
Apple Juice-7 bottles
100% Grape Juice-2 bottles
100% Juice Blend-2 bottles
Energy Drinks-8 cans
Instant Coffee-4 container
Juice Boxes-2 packs
Iced Tea/Soda-single bottle-3
2 ltr. Soda-2 bottles
Soda-12 packs-8
Soda-12 packs-8
PREPARED
Blue Cheese Dressing-1 gal.
Spaghetti Sauce-17 cans/jars
Tomato Paste-1 can
Canned Ravioli/Beefaroni-39 cans
Cinnamon Roll Whack Biscuits-3 tubes
Pizza(frozen)-2
Bagel Bites(frozen)-2 boxes
Hash Brown(dehydrated)-4
Pizza Rolls(frozen)-2 large bags
Suddenly Salad-4 boxes
Burritos(frozen)-7 bags
Nesquik Chocolate Powder-16
Nesquik Chocolate Syrup-8
Coffee-mate Powder-1 container
DOG FOOD
Alpo-14 cans
Mighty Dog-56 cans
Busy Bone(dog treat)-1
Dog Chow Kibble-17 lb-7 bags
I like this post. Great idea ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd say thanks and take all the credit if I were a lesser person.lol
ReplyDelete6 pounds of bacon? Yum...bacon...
ReplyDeleteAnnie J-
ReplyDeleteI hit a clearance deal of .99¢ a package bacon that was getting close to the 'sell by' date. I just throw it in the freezer for later.
Now I wish I had some luck finding filet mignon clearance deals.lolol
We 'heart' bacon too. I think it should go under the "condiment"heading sometimes.... ;-)
I'm never going to live up to you and Annie's standards. I am a loser. LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
LOL! Quit denying! You're just a snacking hound at heart, aren't you?!
ReplyDeleteSonyaAnn--Oh now stop that! You are NOT a loser.
ReplyDeleteDen, Anna and DJ are keeping you from rising to be the creme de la creme that you are! 8-))
McVal--I confess, the chocolate is mine, ALL MINE you hear!?!? And I do put my share of a dent in the salt & vinegar chips, but doritos and store bought cookies? yuck! That's all the fandamily....