Pretty proud of myself

**Tara2126** · 11-06-2005, 11:13 PM

You all have inspired me to be more frugal

Well, I didn't have much choice this week since we are broke & have 9 days until payday. I went through our cabinets, took inventory of all we had & tried to put a menu together for all the meals until the 15th.

I went to the bread outlet & got 3 loaves of bread, bagels, 12 hamburger buns, brown & serve rolls, 4 small containers of applesauce, cheese crackers & a package to make gravy...all for $12! I am going to keep going there! Grocery store bread is too expensive.

Before I left, I looked at my grocery store ad online & planned what to buy. Luckily, I bought a bunch of chicken last wee so we have that. But, I needed about 6-7 more dinners, some breakfasts (we are a cereal/waffle family) and lunches. I only spent $49 there!

So, a total of a little over $61 for 9 days. Now, this is for a family that used to eat out about 2-3 times a week, plus lunches on weekends. We're trying LOL

**bamamomto4** · 11-07-2005, 12:01 AM

Good for you! Seems you're on the right track...keep it up!

Good buys to!

**forestdale** · 11-07-2005, 12:23 AM

eating out = being broke. Good for you on taking this first step in taking control of your finances. check out the frugal challenge thread. you'll be surprised to see what some of the ladies here spend on groceries.

**seatosea** · 11-07-2005, 06:56 AM

You did really well for your money spent.

**Darlene** · 11-07-2005, 07:53 AM

I like the way you make the best of things and just find ways to get what you need.

Hang in there Tara, your doing great!

**daddys3chicks** · 11-07-2005, 08:31 AM

Good job!

**Dixie** · 11-07-2005, 08:55 AM

You did fantastic, Tara!

**Jayne** · 11-07-2005, 09:22 AM

WTG

Tara!!!...Rhonda is so right eating out does = broke!!!

**pammy** · 11-07-2005, 09:55 AM

I'm new to this, too, so I just gotta ask ya this question,

"Don't it feel great?!" Woohooo!! Congrats! And keep it up

**Tara2126** · 11-07-2005, 10:45 AM

It does feel great. Here is my other problem. I know that I can do this but what I fail to do is find the bargains and shop this way when we do have money & I need to continue to shop this way not matter what

**Scattymum** · 11-07-2005, 12:10 PM

well done Tara!

**Katybird** · 11-07-2005, 01:14 PM

WTG! You did really well.

**Mom23boys** · 11-07-2005, 06:36 PM

WTG Tara!

**dolphin** · 11-07-2005, 06:56 PM

You really did good. As far as continueing this way? I think it's fun to challenge yourself to see how long you can go and how much you can stockpile before breaking down and eating a meal out. You're family will adjust and get used to it really soon.