Monday, October 31, 2011

Spending Challenge-FINAL TALLY!

Ok, so did I go the month of October with only an $80.00 grocery budget (incl diapers)? Unfortunately no, but I came soooooo close!! Overall I spent $88.23, and had alot of fun challenging myself!!
Even though I didn't stay under budget, I'm still really proud of my results. It took alot of hard work and planning and I learned A TON along the way!
Here's the breakdown of my last week...

PIC 1
Sobeys-(did this in 2 transactions)
First transaction:
Bistro Sliders $3.99 x 5=$19.95 - 5xFPC (Carnation Hot chocolate box)=FREE:) (earned 750 points)
Oasis Juice $3.79 - FPC (oasis juice bottle)=FREE:)
Kraft smart pasta $1.99 x 2=$3.98 (earned 600 points)
REGULAR RETAIL COST $28.32
ACTUAL COST $3.98
SAVED $24.34
Second Transaction:
Baguette Bites $2.29 x 2=$4.58 - $0.75 (tear pad)=$3.08
Old El Paso kit $3.99
Kraft Shredded Cheese $8.29 - FPC (old el paso kit)=FREE:)
Baby cereal $4.29
sweet potato $1.29
**used $10 from sobeys points
REGULAR RETAIL COST $24.84
ACTUAL COST $2.65
SAVED $22.19

PIC 2
Sobeys-(again, 2 transactions)
First transaction:
Bistro Sliders $3.99 x 5=$19.95 - 5xFPC (carnation hot chocolate box)=FREE:) (earned 750 points)
Kraft dinner $1.99 x 8 =$15.92 (earned 2400 points)
Oasis Juice boxes $2.99 x 4=$11.96 - 4 FPC (nature valley box)=FREE:)
REGULAR RETAIL COST $47.83
ACTUAL COST $15.92
SAVED $31.91
Second transaction:
Milk $4.29
Canned tomatoes $1.29 x 4=$5.16
Club house spices $4.99 x 2=$9.98 - $1.00 (each)(save.ca)=$7.98
Hambuger buns $3.19
Lettuce 2/$3.00
Baby food $0.79 x 2=$1.58
Apples $4.21
**used $25.00 from sobeys points from transaction 1:)
REGULAR RETAIL COST $34.71
ACTUAL COST $4.41
SAVED $30.30

TOTAL SPENT $26.96
TOTAL FOR OCTOBER $88.23
See my week 1 results
See my week 2 results
See my week 3 results

Going to give it another go in January (cause we all need to save a little after Christmas!), click the contact button on the left of the screen if you'd like to do a challenge with me...perhaps for a prize for the person who stays the most under budget?!
Happy Halloween:)