Saturday, March 29, 2008

$30.84 Ralphs, CVS, & Trader Joe's

CVS-
1 Sunday edition LA TIMES-$1.50
2 Pencils-.51 cents
3 Lypsil-$8.97
2 rolls Paper towel-$3.38
1 Kitchen Utensil-.49 cents

TOTAL- 16.07 with Tax

CVS $5/$15 coup
used ECB-6.00
used ECB (adj from 4.00) $3.85

TOTAL OOP: BIG FAT ZERO!
Earned $8.97 for next time!

Trader Joe's

Sliced Cremini Mushrooms-$2.19
Marinara Sauce-$1.69
Marinara Sauce w/ olive oil-$1.49
(I will use this on my pizza. The sauce turns out to be less expensive than my homemade, so I am going to see if the taste can compare.)

TOTAL: $5.37

Ralphs

(8) 8oz blocks of Monterey Jack Cheese -$6.93

(side note: after checking out, I double checked my receipt and
noticed that one of the blocks rung up at $2.50 instead of the marked .99
cents. I took it to the manager to adjust the price, and she refunded the
$2.50 and gave me the cheese FREE!!! I insisted on paying, and she said
that the price guarantee is the store policy! WooHoo!)

(5) 2-Liter bottles of Soda $4.81 with the CRV & tax
1 package if Eggroll wrappers-$1.99
1 bag coleslaw-$1.69
1.23 lb brown onion-.62 cents
.55 lb roma tomato- .83 cents

My splurge- 1 box of Stevia ( I am really trying to eat better. I have been told that this is way better for you than splenda)-$6.99

TOTAL: $25.47

Ok, so here is the deal with some of this weeks groceries. Last night we went to Denny's. I really just needed a break from cooking. (although I am ashamed to admit that we still have plenty of leftovers in the fridge from Easter) I had a coupon for BOGO burger with the purchase of 2 drinks. We ordered a mushroom Swiss burger (Delicious, buy the way!) a classic cheese burger, and a french toast kids meal. Azriel really wanted the rocket cup (1.99) so I let her get it. After all, we rarely go out. (If I went on Tuesday, the kids meal would have been free!)

So, before the Coupon the total was $26.22
Less the coupon...................................$17.93
TIP..........................................................$4.00

TOTAL COST:......................................$21.93

My DH is very frugal, and was a little opposed to going out. And once the bill came, I admittedly was disappointed in my self. So I decided to recreated the Denny's meal at home so see what the cost would be. I will cook it tonight, right down to the drinks. I will, of course have to deduct the price of the rocket cup. So the total to compare will be...$19.94. After, I think I am going to post the Denny's receipt, and my own calculations on the refrigerator for a reminder for my Lazy days!

5 comments:

lilaclady said...

Hi! I have started reading al your blog. You do a good job with your blog. It is unteresting. How much did the meal you made at homecome outcosting? We have done te same thing, eating out when don't feel good & I've been sick alot this year. It isn't good for the budget , but sometimes the way I feel it can't be helped much. Maybe you could do an article about ways to save when sick & need to have meals & aren't up to cooking. Blessings,lisa--prayerworks2007@gmail.com

lilaclady said...

Hi! I have started reading al your blog. You do a good job with your blog. It is unteresting. How much did the meal you made at homecome outcosting? We have done te same thing, eating out when don't feel good & I've been sick alot this year. It isn't good for the budget , but sometimes the way I feel it can't be helped much. Maybe you could do an article about ways to save when sick & need to have meals & aren't up to cooking. Blessings,lisa--prayerworks2007@gmail.com

Crystal DuBois said...

I love the Dream Dinner's cookbook. I uses OAMC concepts, but instead of cook it all ahead of time, you just prepare it ahead of time.

Last spring my grandmother's cancer took a turn for the worst, so I took an unexpected trip to be by her side. I was gone for a little over a week. I was able to whip up 21 meals for my hubby and daughter in about an hour and a half.

The recipes are delicious, and most are pretty kid friendly.

Another favorite cookbook that uses the same method is "Don't panic, dinner's in the freezer!"

Leanne Ely at Savingdinner.com has a similar menu avaliable for purchase. I have never tried it personally, but she does use the prep ahead method opposed to the cook ahead method. It might be worth trying.

Lastly, www.30daygourmet.com has some great stuff too.

I think that the article is a great idea! Thanks, I will start putting some stuff together!

Good Luck, and thanks a lot for your feedback!

Crystal DuBois said...

I should also add that my wonderful husband can do many things, but cooking is not one of them. He would have been satisfied with cereal for dinner every night. By putting these together ahead of time, anyone can cook a delicious meal.

Anonymous said...

Don't beat yourself up about it! Everybody needs a break once in a while and if this is not the norm then I am sure it will be fine!