Dierbergs
I ran to Dierbergs early in the week for the money-maker on Stove Top. The Catalina coupon from Stove Top paid for the rest of my purchase, and then some. I also bought Baby Back Ribs, but they were a splurge.Before sales & coupons: $17.87
Spent: $0.26
Saved: $17.61 for 99%
CVS
My ECB's had been growing, so I decided to spent some of them on food items. But not all, I still have $26 in ECB's to roll.Before coupons & Sales: $45.31
Spent: $0.32
Saved: $44.99 for 99% savings
Walgreens
I jumped back into the Register Reward game. After a few weeks hiatus, it was time to get back.Before coupons & sales: $43.58
Spent: $6.89
Saved: $36.69 for 84% savings
Schnucks
My teen is out of school, so it was time to stock up on some snack items. I would rather he and his friends be at our house than who knows where. I'll have to hide the Breyers behind the vegetables so there will be some left for me.Before coupons & sales: $68.60
Spent: $19.55
Saved: $49.95 for 72%
Shop 'n Save
Yes, even with the fantastic sales this week at Shop 'n Save, this is all I bought. I had a $1 Catalina coupon to spend and Carlita Salsa is my favorite salsa at any price.Before sales & coupons: $1.77
Spent: $0.77
Saved: $1.00 or 56% savings
Aldi
Comparable Schnucks price: $9.87spent: $6.20
Saved: $3.77 for 38% savings
My Splurge
Good bakery buns have become a weekly staple at our house. I can't stand those pasty cheap buns. And, I can't pass up Baby Back ribs for $2.99 lb., even though it's more than my buy price for meat.Before sales: $23.93
Spent: $13.48
Saved: $11.09 for 46%
Weekly Totals
Before coupons & sales: $187.10
Spent: $33.99
Saved: $153.11 for 82%
Year to Date Totals
Spent: $900.21 ($43 average)
Saved: $2877.51 ($137 average)
Splurge Funds: $141.19
For those who don't read my blog on a regular basis, my splurge funds are the difference between what I've actually spent and my $50 budget. I use it for those items I never find on sale or that I don't have coupons for.
I like the idea of a "splurge fund". I've often wondered how to incorporate those extras and expensive items into my budget in a way I wouldn't feel guilty. This will work! Thank you.
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Hi Amanda - I had the same problem feeling guilty if buying certain items, bakery buns for one, when I knew I could buy a cheaper alternative. Planning for a few splurges has helped me keep a better balance. But, as you can tell, I still have a hard time spending my "splurge funds", but I know they are there.
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