Grocery Shopping

FUN TIMES SHOPPING!

This week's shopping trip was great! I know that I get a kick out of saving as much money as I can. Several of the checkers are really into watching my total fall! I was able to $88.88 worth of groceries for only $50.76. While over my $50 limit for the week, I did buy prizes to give away at my coupon class. While it was only about $4 worth of money for over $20 worth of stuff, every dollar has to go far on $50! I saved 42%! I am really enjoying my challenge for myself and Ben and I decided to purchase ourselves a special gift with all the money we saved this month.

My family would have to tell you that we have eaten better, been healthier, and I have even lost 7 pounds while doing this challenge. My trips to the grocery store are purposeful and short since I have a very defined list!

Many ask where I get my coupons and I will be doing another post soon to share where to get great coupons! Stay tuned!

Money Saving Grocery Shopping

Yesterday was my weekly commissary shopping trip. I watched my total ring up to $149.68 and then watched the coupons do their magic and bring that total down to $88.98. I still thought that was high even though I had saved 42% and $61.30. I came home and checked my receipt as all good shoppers do. I realized some razors I bought rang up at $7.49 instead of $4. Even with my $4 high value coupon, I still paid $3.49 for the razors, and I had bought 9! I went back in today to double check the price and then asked the manager for a refund. We figured out what I was owed and it came to $33! Ouch! When I refigured my grocery bill savings, it came to 52% and a total of $55.98. I was $5.98 above my budget but that included pork chops and chicken that I will end up using for next week's meals. So really I spent $39.64 for a week's worth of groceries. Look at my meal plan, we aren't eating ramen noodles either!

With all this said, I do shop on the local economy to get my produce, bread, and eggs. This week I spent 10 euro or about $14. Not too bad for a family of four eating healthy in Germany!