Comments on: Grocery Spending and Menu Plan-The One I Didn’t Want To Post http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/ cheerfully living on less Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:32:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: The Frugal Girl » And now, the grocery spending. http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/#comment-19622 The Frugal Girl » And now, the grocery spending. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:33:09 +0000 http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/?p=3522#comment-19622 [...] I went so over-budget early this month, I’ve been having to try to make up for it ever since.  This week, only $74 of our October [...] [...] I went so over-budget early this month, I’ve been having to try to make up for it ever since.  This week, only $74 of our October [...]

]]> By: The Frugal Girl » Grocery Spending and Menu http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/#comment-18760 The Frugal Girl » Grocery Spending and Menu Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:21:11 +0000 http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/?p=3522#comment-18760 [...] you recall from last week’s grocery report, I was a bit over budget.  Ahem.  So much so that I figured I needed to average about $84 for the [...] [...] you recall from last week’s grocery report, I was a bit over budget.  Ahem.  So much so that I figured I needed to average about $84 for the [...]

]]> By: Heather G. http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/#comment-18518 Heather G. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:04:24 +0000 http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/?p=3522#comment-18518 I just found your site today while looking for homemade hamburger buns. Then of course I began linking to all of your posts. (Still looking for your baking blog address?!) Anyways, I came across this post and wanted to make a quick comment... Our family is currently working with a financial adviser (one that happens to be closely related to the family, and is not charging us for her services) sooo.... we've really had to buckle down in all of our spending to get our other debt/bills on track. The first week we began she gave me $60.00 for groceries for the week. By the way, I have a family of 5. Believe it or not, I managed to do it, including dog food and some toiletries for right under that amount. I do buy everything I can get at Aldi, and then will make a quick Wal-mart run but normally for only 5 or less items. Anyways, this past week, she upped our grocery money to $75.00 which I was thrilled about. And would you believe that after I made out a grocery list (7 days, all 3 meals and snacks here at home!) I only spent $55.00. I was floored, and a little bummed that she had given me more and yet I spent twenty dollars less. I'm happy to say, we have yet to eat a hotdog/macaroni meal!!! Anyways, you are right when you say that if you plan it out, a cheap grocery budget is not impossible. It does take time and creativity, which I am sure you have just reading a few of your posts assures me of that, the creativity, lol... no one has extra time of course!) Thanks for letting me share, and good luck!! -Heather I just found your site today while looking for homemade hamburger buns. Then of course I began linking to all of your posts. (Still looking for your baking blog address?!) Anyways, I came across this post and wanted to make a quick comment…

Our family is currently working with a financial adviser (one that happens to be closely related to the family, and is not charging us for her services) sooo…. we’ve really had to buckle down in all of our spending to get our other debt/bills on track. The first week we began she gave me $60.00 for groceries for the week. By the way, I have a family of 5. Believe it or not, I managed to do it, including dog food and some toiletries for right under that amount. I do buy everything I can get at Aldi, and then will make a quick Wal-mart run but normally for only 5 or less items. Anyways, this past week, she upped our grocery money to $75.00 which I was thrilled about. And would you believe that after I made out a grocery list (7 days, all 3 meals and snacks here at home!) I only spent $55.00. I was floored, and a little bummed that she had given me more and yet I spent twenty dollars less. I’m happy to say, we have yet to eat a hotdog/macaroni meal!!! Anyways, you are right when you say that if you plan it out, a cheap grocery budget is not impossible. It does take time and creativity, which I am sure you have just reading a few of your posts assures me of that, the creativity, lol… no one has extra time of course!) Thanks for letting me share, and good luck!!

-Heather

]]> By: Frugal Liz http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/#comment-18512 Frugal Liz Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:35:19 +0000 http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/?p=3522#comment-18512 One of the benefits of sharing a bank account with my ex-husband is if I need to go over budget, I just write a check out of *his* account instead of my primary one. So far he's never said anything about it...I consider it an A**hole tax! One of the benefits of sharing a bank account with my ex-husband is if I need to go over budget, I just write a check out of *his* account instead of my primary one. So far he’s never said anything about it…I consider it an A**hole tax!

]]> By: WilliamB http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/#comment-18493 WilliamB Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:36:44 +0000 http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/?p=3522#comment-18493 <a href="#comment-18417" rel="nofollow">@Katy Wolk-Stanley </a> I think that tiny toes are going to be in the "do without" category. I've seen no evidence that Kristen is going to part with them. @Katy Wolk-Stanley
I think that tiny toes are going to be in the “do without” category. I’ve seen no evidence that Kristen is going to part with them.

]]> By: Katy Wolk-Stanley http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/#comment-18417 Katy Wolk-Stanley Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:18:00 +0000 http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/?p=3522#comment-18417 How much were the tiny toes? Because they're so cute, I might just go over budget for them! Katy Wolk-Stanley "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." How much were the tiny toes? Because they’re so cute, I might just go over budget for them!

Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

]]> By: Jinger http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/#comment-18413 Jinger Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:32:42 +0000 http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/?p=3522#comment-18413 <a href="#comment-18412" rel="nofollow">@Jinger </a> And I, too, wanted to add that plastic bags and store bought bread etc are no cause for alarm...especially on vacation. People who get too caught up in conscious living, sometimes forget to live. Vacations are just that ...vacations for everyone in the family and I am so gald you were able to have a real vacation. @Jinger

And I, too, wanted to add that plastic bags and store bought bread etc are no cause for alarm…especially on vacation. People who get too caught up in conscious living, sometimes forget to live. Vacations are just that …vacations for everyone in the family and I am so gald you were able to have a real vacation.

]]> By: Jinger http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/#comment-18412 Jinger Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:28:06 +0000 http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/?p=3522#comment-18412 I just read somewhere that $50 a week was average per person. I try to stay at $80 total weekly with 2 adults. And I buy no processed or snack foods, but food just seems to be getting more and more expensive. You are such a good meal planner and shopper! I just read somewhere that $50 a week was average per person. I try to stay at $80 total weekly with 2 adults. And I buy no processed or snack foods, but food just seems to be getting more and more expensive.

You are such a good meal planner and shopper!

]]> By: Sharon http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/#comment-18400 Sharon Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:06:18 +0000 http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/?p=3522#comment-18400 I'm with Freckles. I'm thrilled that you posted that you went over budget this week. It helps me forgive myself for the occasional splurge. There are some weeks that are just like that. Don't beat yourself up about it. I’m with Freckles. I’m thrilled that you posted that you went over budget this week. It helps me forgive myself for the occasional splurge. There are some weeks that are just like that. Don’t beat yourself up about it.

]]> By: Franci http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/2009/10/grocery-spending-and-menu-plan-the-one-i-didnt-want-to-post/#comment-18399 Franci Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:37:39 +0000 http://www.thefrugalgirl.com/?p=3522#comment-18399 Have you thought of perhaps adding $100 to your holiday budget to be able to come home and refill your fridge and cupboards without the added stress of having to stick to your normal grocery budget? Then just see that extra $100 as part of your holiday expenses and still continue with a $400-a month grocery budget. I guess it's like giving yourself a little present to come home to and to ease yourself into the already difficult situation of adjusting to life after a holiday! Have you thought of perhaps adding $100 to your holiday budget to be able to come home and refill your fridge and cupboards without the added stress of having to stick to your normal grocery budget? Then just see that extra $100 as part of your holiday expenses and still continue with a $400-a month grocery budget. I guess it’s like giving yourself a little present to come home to and to ease yourself into the already difficult situation of adjusting to life after a holiday!

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