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Food purchased
Date Item Cost Notes
Oct 1 2.5 lb frozen chick breasts $4.97 (usually $8.99)
(boneless and skinless)
1 dozen large eggs 1.29 (usually $1.89)
bag grapes 1.99 ($1.29 lb)
3 apples 1.41 ($0.99 lb)
box of raisins 2.79 (generic brand)
8 oz cheddar cheese 2.00 (store brand)
Spent to date for month: $14.45
Oct 3 2 loafs whole wheat bread $ 3.79 (buy one, get one)
Spent to date for month: $18.24
Oct 5 11 oz bag tortilla chips $ 1.80
3 8-oz pkgs cheddar cheese 5.40 (usually $2.93 pkg)
2.5 lb chicken breasts 4.47 (usually $8.99)
2 large baking potatoes 1.80 (usually $3.58)
lb dried lima beans 1.52
lb brown rice .72
16 oz picante sauce .98 (clearance)
1 acorn squash .83 ($0.69 lb)
3 lb bag tangerines 2.69
1 spaghetti squash 2.21 ($0.69 lb)
3 bananas .66 ($0.59 lb)
12 oz bag dark chocolate baking chips 2.06 (usually $2.99)
12 oz bag chopped hazelnuts 2.60 (usually $3.19)
1 dozen large eggs 1.16 (usually $1.89)
1 lb butter 2.69 (usually $4.19)
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese 1.21 (usually $1.69)
4 cans tomatoes w/chilies 1.98 (usually $3.00)
jar minced garlic 1.79
2 boxes instant plain oatmeal 2.63
box cake mix .90 (usually $1.15)
apples 2.78 ($0.99 lb)
decaf coffee 6.74 (usually $7.99)
lb bacon 4.04 (usually $5.99)
peanut butter (reduced sodium/sugar) 2.06 (usually $2.49)
lb mushrooms (clearance) 1.61 (usually $2.99)
12 oz pkg broccoli slaw (clearance) 1.07
*** All amounts listed under "cost" for today's shopping reflect a 10% discount for seniors 60 and over, offered at Kroger on the first Wednesday of each month.
Spent to date for month: $76.64
Oct 12 fast food $5.08
Spent to date for month: $81.72
Oct 14 bar food (veggie quesadilla) $6.57
Spent to date for month: $88.29
Oct 16 1 1/2 qt frozen yogurt 2.50 (usually $3.19)
5 lb gala apples 3.99 (usually $8.99)
6 bananas 1.12 ($0.59/lb)
small piece pork jowl 1.22
box of raisins 2.79 (store brand)
1 small can tuna 1.79 (solid white albacore, usually $1.89)
bag of onions 2.69
1 lb smoked sausage link 2.50
Spent to date for month: $106.89
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Food used that I had at the beginning of the month and didn't have to spend money on:
salt, pepper, some (means had to buy more) coffee, 1 pkg frozen corn, 1 pkg frozen limas, 4 cans tomatoes, some onions, some peanut butter, asparagus, salad dressing, olives, mayonnaise, mustard, frozen spinach, some garlic, vanilla extract, 1 can tuna, pickle relish, 2 cans cream of mushroom soup, Marsala cooking wine, 1 can black beans, milk, cinnamon, basil, oregano, canned pumpkin, curry powder, flour
Food I ate out and didn't pay for:
Oct 4 - slice cake
Oct 9 - veggie/cheese quesadilla
Other free food used:
1 eggplant (from a neighbor)
