I did the grocery shopping yesterday morning, minus $20 from my normal, and I'm happy to report I came home with $54 to spare!
Almost all the produce I bought was organic. One exception was the lettuce from Costco, it's such a good deal I just can't pass it up. I tried to buy mostly what is in season so I guess that helped.
Fred Meyer was having a good sale and I got an extra bag of whole wheat pastry flour for half price. I use that stuff a lot, so I'm considering going back for more. They also had decent prices on their organic tomatoes, grapes, and carrots. Oh, and the coconut milk creamer and whole milk yogurt that were already on my shopping list were on sale too! I love Fred Meyer.
At Winco I stocked up on raw nuts, raisins, nutmeg, and organic oats from the bulk bins. Of course I discovered pecans were cheaper at Costco, so I'll remember that next time. I get most of my dry goods from Winco, and this time I made sure we have chocolate chips and things like that for baking.
I ended the trip at Costco where I didn't have much left to get. Bacon (per Kris' request), string cheese, and yogurt. Let's see, oh and a bag of chips. I've been trying to pick up one each payday just for fun, and we make it last. Finished off with a box of organic granola bars. I think they're trying to get rid of them because the box used to be around $8 but now they're $3.79. The supply is dwindling, so I've been buying a few boxes every time I'm there.
I'm glad I have a little extra left over for milk and to refresh the produce supply in about a week.
The whole thing made me happy though! I really think this is going to work!
When items are priced with dollars and 79 cents I am sure that means they are clearing them out. The 79 cents is the clue. Was told that by a Costco person.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great! Now you need chickens, a cow or goat....... :)