Taco Tuesday

Today was my day "off" if that is what you want to call it. I am not exactly sure stay-at-home Moms ever really have a day off. However, I did not have Jacob today, so today is my day to try and run all the errands I have for the week. I started off with Target, then went to the bank, and then did my monthly grocery shopping at Kroger. I had intentions to stop at Publix for a few items that are BOGO this week, but Jackson was starting to have a meltdown by the time we were on our way there, so I decided to save Publix for later in the week.

I didn't save as much percentage wise as my last few transactions, but that is because I bought a lot of Kroger brand items. About half of the time, the Kroger brand is cheaper than the name brand even with a coupon that doubles. I was pretty impressed with the amount of groceries that I got for the money that I spent. They should last us the whole month in combination with the foods that I already have. My goal for this weekend is to make out a menu and I will post that as soon as I get it completed.

Here is the breakdown of my transactions from today! By the way, I only give the prices of my great deals, unfortunately I don't have the time to type up the whole receipt.

Target Transaction
Baby Shower Gift
Shoestrings
2 Kashi Soft Baked Bars = .66 ($2 off Coupon)
2 Totinos Pizza Rolls = .64 ($1 off Coupon)
Water Bottle for Jackson
Total Before Coupons and Store Savings:$20.79
Total Spent after Taxes: $14.09



Kroger Transaction
Sandwich Bags
2 French's Onions
8 3pk Dial Soap Bars = .30 each
Vegetable Oil
2 Carolina Pride Sausage
2 Bags Frozen Fries
4 Suave Conditioners = .30 each
4 Toaster Strudel = 1.20 each
2 Bars Kroger Tortilla Chips = 1.00 each
2 Packages Hot Dogs
3 No Yolk Noodles = .29 each
5 Suave Deodorants = .30 each
Aquafresh Trial Size Toothpaste = Free
6 Hamburger Helpers = .70 each
2 Lite Whipped Toppings
Ketchup
Dannon Yogurt
Pan Spray
2 Wacky mac Noodles = .19 each
5 Oscar Mayer Bologna = 1.00 each
4 Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
4 Chili Seasoning
2 Keebler Club Crackers
2 Cream of Mushroom Soup
4 Light Red Kidney Beans =.57 each
4 Tomato Paste
Lettuce
4lbs Bananas
Peanut Butter
2 Hot Dog Buns (Manager's Special) = .59 each
2lbs Tomatoes
2 Brown and Serve Rolls (Manager's Special) = .69 each
6 Black Beans = .57 each
2 Mini Carrots = 1.00 each
2 16 Bean Soup
4 Dark Kidney Beans = .57 each
5 Spaghetti Sauce
Hamburger Buns (Manager's Special) = .59 each
6 4pk Cottonelle Toilet Paper = Free
Orange Juice
10lb Bag of Rice = 7.99
Total Before Coupons and Store Savings:$180.56
Total Spent after Taxes: $100.97
Total Out of Pocket (OOP) after remainder on Giftcard: $86.27
Percent Saved: 44%

$1 a Day per Person Food Challenge

Day 7: January 13, 2009

Breakfast
Paul:
2 Cinnamon Rolls: Free (Kroger Mail Coupon)
1 Glass Milk

Jackie:
1 Cinnamon Roll: Free
Apple Juice: .05

Jackson:
1 Cinnamon Roll: Free
Homemade Apple Sauce: Free (Apples picked at Mom's friend's orchard)
Apple Juice/ Water: .05
8oz Milk

Lunch
Paul:
Client Lunch: Free

Jackie:
English muffin: .10
Cheese: .05

Jackson:
Slice of Bread made by Grandpa: Free
Turkey: Free (Kroger Mail Coupon)
Cheese: .05
Strawberries: Free (Frozen from Summer 08)

Snacks
Jackie:
2 Kashi Bars: .22

Jackson:
1/2 Banana: .15
8oz Milk

Dinner
Taco Tuesday
All of Us:
Ground Turkey: 1.00
Black Beans: .57
Tomato: .45
Chips: .22

Jackson:
8oz Milk

Snack:
Paul:
Peanut Butter Cookie: Free (Betty Crocker Coupon)
Hershey Kisses: Free (After Christmas Sale + Coupon)

Jackie:
1/4 cup Yogurt: .10
Blueberries and Peaches: Free (Frozen from Summer 08)
Total Spent for the Day: $3.01