Grocery Challenge - April

**AmyBoz** · 03-28-2003, 06:48 PM

Well, unbelieveably, April is right around the corner. I was successful with $130 for March and am going to keep my goal at that for April and not bring it down $10 more as I usually do when I meet the goal. My concern is that I am going through my stockpile and am also now out of chicken, so this will be a stocking up month for me. If I keep it under $120, then that's a bonus thrill for me and I'll move it down to $110 for May. But, realistically, I'm keeping it at $130.

**Ellise** · 03-28-2003, 07:08 PM

I will say $150.00 for April. No $200.00 for April, ds' Birthday is in April so I'll have to spend more to feed his little friends.

**MANDERS** · 03-29-2003, 03:48 PM

Ellise that was my reason too ds's birhtday is on the 26th!But I'll keep mine the same since I went over last time with supe doubles.So that $200 for me

**justjenn** · 03-29-2003, 11:38 PM

I don't know if I was successful in March or not. So many things have happened this month, that I lost track of my expenses. But, I'm ready to jump back on the wagon, and try it again.

My goal: $250

**aylasmommy** · 03-29-2003, 11:56 PM

Looks like I should make my goal for March.

Since we are going to be trying real hard to pay off our credit card, I'm going to lower my goal just a bit.

For April my goal will be 175$.

**doodlebug** · 03-30-2003, 12:03 PM

I'm going to go up some for April because I'm trying to buy a lot more fresh veggies, fresh fruits, and some organic dairy products; so I'll try for $350.

Goal: $350

**guest2** · 03-31-2003, 12:54 PM

I'm going to try and keep (and meet) my goal of $200 for April. I've got a full pantry and freezer, so I shoud be able to do it!

**MANDERS** · 04-01-2003, 02:43 PM

Went to Ingles today here's what I got!

5lbs chicken legs
5lbs apples
4lbs ground turkey
2 gallons bleach
4 speed stick 24/7-FREEEEEEEEE!!!

Total-$9.35
Goal$200

**doodlebug** · 04-01-2003, 07:14 PM

Spent $38.48 today, did a little stocking up.

Goal: $350
Spent: $38.48
Left: $311.52

**Ellise** · 04-01-2003, 07:46 PM

Total at Bi-lo today: $11.16

2 lbs pasta
2 jars pasta sauce
4 pkts sauce mix
2 lbs Bananas
4 Oranges
4 Apples
1 loaf Flat bread.

**MJsLady** · 04-01-2003, 08:14 PM

Well I have not done the challenge for a bit so I will start again. I kept my March groceries down easy cuz I over bought in Feb.
So for April I will say $300 so I can do some stocking up.

**aylasmommy** · 04-02-2003, 12:11 AM

I did a restocking of major necessities today.

I spent $24.27 and got:

1 Jumbo pack Pampers Cruisers
1 Huggies 80ct. wipes
2 15oz. Wheaties
2 15oz. Corn Pops
1 Romaine Lettuce
1 Large Cellery bunch
4 lbs Navel Oranges
2 Gallons Whole Milk
2 2.5oz Honey Turkey Slices
1 8oz. Sliced Swiss Cheese
1 Healthy Choice Mint N Chip Ice cream 1.75 quart size
1 Speed Stick 24/7 Deodarant
2 packs Oreo Double Stufft cookies
1 24 pack Coca Cola (not even a great price but we really needed it)

I had a 5$ off 50$ coupon which I handed them first before I gave them my other coupons.

My before card/coupons total was 69.77, so I saved about 50$ tonight

I also got a raincheck on some cheese. I am just so glad that I'm getting better at remembering that kind of thing

**aylasmommy** · 04-04-2003, 04:49 AM

27.27 is my total now, dh made a late night egg run ... 2.99 for an 18 ct. of eggs!! I normally don't pay over 1.50 for that size

Oh well, I guess I can't get everything cheap all the time

**AmyBoz** · 04-04-2003, 08:18 AM

So, dh wanted to buy some clam sauce for the pasta last night. I was against it, but he's been doing so well with his diet, that I decided to bite my tongue and not only let him do a mid-week shop (totally against the rules) but also let him buy an item that I didn't have a coupon for. However, I made him do the shop for next week while he was out, so I guess I saved myself a trip on Sunday! (I'll probably still go because I remembered a few things that we need this morning.) He did pretty well.

Total: $15.98
Goal: $130

Family size: 2 adults, a 2 year-old dd, and a 98 lb dog
Live in New Jersey: regular doubles

**guest2** · 04-04-2003, 10:45 AM

Hi all you Wonderful Ladies!
I hurt my neck yesterday and was unable to do anything much around the house or drive. I had DH stop by the store to pick up a few items that were on a 1 day only sale.

4 loaves of bread
5 pounds bananas
2 bags of Doritos

total: $5.87

Goal for April: $200
Spent: $5.87
Left: $194.18