Sunday, October 23, 2011

Spending Challenge UPDATE!-Week 2

Halfway through the challenge!! I didn't realize how difficult this would actually be when I started, but am glad I did start because its shone a light on some things STILL that I would purchase unnecessarily that we don't need, are are survivng without!
Here's what I got this week...






For a deatiled breakdown of my purchases and coupons used check out the BRAGGING RIGHTS page!
PICTURE ONE--
TOTAL RETAIL VALUE $38.15
ACTUAL COST $11.25 (before tax) $13.39 (after tax)
GIFT CARD FROM Mail In Rebate Used $5.00
ACTUAL Out Of Pocket $8.39
SAVINGS $29.76

PICTURE TWO--
TOTAL RETAIL VALUE $71.32
ACTUAL COST $3.16
SAVINGS $68.16

PICTURE THREE--
TOTAL RETAIL VALUE $39.95
ACTUAL COST $14.95
GIFT CARD FROM Mail In Rebate USED $5.00
TOTAL Out Of Pocket COST $9.95
SAVINGS $30.00

NOT PICTURED (sorry, camera died!!)
Canadian Tire-Snuggle Dryer Sheets (20 pack) $1.00 - $1.00 (CLICK HERE)=FREE:) (x6)
TOTAL RETAIL VALUE $13.74
ACTUAL COST $0.78 (tax)
SAVINGS $12.96

WEEKLY SUMMARY
TOTAL RETAIL VALUE $163.16
ACTUAL PAID $22.25
SAVINGS $140.91

TOTAL SPENT MONTH TO DATE $52.95
TOTAL OF $80 BUDGET REMAINING$27.05 (or $13.53/week! )

Wish me luck! (I think I might need it!)