Almost There!

Well, this was quite the week. It started, for me, with a stomach flu and for hubby, a trip to get gingerale!

I'm still aiming to stick with my Reduced Budget for March ($137.03).  That means that I only had $45.11 left until April 1st! Scroll down to see if I'm still within my budget!

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Are you ready for the totals?............

Total Spending this week = $29.86

Total Savings this week = $204.44 or 87% Savings

 

Total Spending March = $121.78

Total Savings March = $904.39 or 88% Savings

Reduced Budget for March = $137.03

Remaining Budget for March = $15.25

 

Can I do it?  Yes, I Can!

 

Reduced Budget for March = $137.03

Remaining Budget for March = $45.11

Lack of Motivation

Do you ever reach the point where you can't decide if your heart is really in something?  That's where I am with this little blog.  I like it when I can find the time, but lately that seems less and less.  And, as a result, my posts are few and far in-between.  I'm not sure where things will head, but for the time being I will at least try and post Wednesday Tip Day (though that didn't happen this week).  I also like to post my shopping trips because it keeps me accountable.

Odds and ends! wk ending 3/18/11

Well, this week was interesting.  I've just totaled up my receipts and this was one of those weeks when I spent more than I realized.  Lots of little trips add up!  I'm still aiming to stick with my Reduced Budget for March ($137.03).  That means that I only have $45.11 left until April 1st!  A lot of what I purchased this week were odds and ends.  The deals were not that great this week, but I had Ups expiring at Rite Aid and CATS that needed to be used at Shoprite.

 

Total Spending March = $91.92

Total Savings March = $699.95 or 88% Savings

Reduced Budget for March = $137.03

Remaining Budget for March = $45.11

What were your best deals last week?

Wednesday Tip Day- Don't be shy!

DD 5 recently required attention to some very dry patches of skin.  Her pediatrician recommended Aquaphor.  Since, I knew I wouldn't have time to wait for a sale, I asked the desk for samples on the way out of the office.  They were very generous and gave me samples totaling 2.52 oz.  I thanked them profusely for two reasons.  One- I didn't need to run right to the store. Two- It saved me at least $5.  I often asked for formula checks and samples when my girls were young and I'm not afraid to ask now.  A little polite question can save so much money!

A LOW OOP Week!

There weren't a ton of great deals this week, but that was ok with me!  I had dollar days CATS to use up, so I purchased some items that were needed including toilet paper, vinegar and yogurt.  I stopped in to Adams for the cheap strawberries and green beans and found a pineapple on mark-down for 99c.  I also made another stop at Stop & Shop to take advantage of the cereal and milk deal.  We needed a new Brita water pitcher and grabbed a bunch of the freebies available at Target while we were there. Actually, we got enough overage on that trip to bring the price of the pitcher down to around $8.

Total Spending Week 2 = $8.27

Total Savings Week 1 = $117.34 or 93% Savings

Total Spending March = $60.98

Total Savings March = $355.79 or 85% Savings

Reduced Budget for March = $137.03

Remaining Budget for March = $76.05

What were your best deals last week?