Andrea, over at Bella Eats had requested a comprhensive recap of the grocery challenge – and I thought – WHAT A GREAT IDEA!
Here’s a breakout of what we spent:
- Target – 11/5 – $10.70
- Walmart/Aldi – 11/10 – $42.23
- Aldi’s – 11/18 – $34.00
- Aldi’s - 11/22 – $13.32
- Marc’s/Aldi’s – 11/26 – $21.75
BRINGING OUR GRAND TOTAL TO: $122.00
We were under our proposed goal by $4! Here are a few factors that help us reach our goal, as well as a few take-aways from doing the challenge
- Allowing ourselves the “1 dinner out a week” – really really helped keep us under goal
- Generosity during the holidays was another factor that kept us afloat
- Free meals from your parents are still totally allowed, it doesn’t matter your age
- I spend way too much on groceries
- We can still eat well and in a healthy fashion, but the grocery bill should never be over $200
That’s about it. I think I might continue this over into December, but I haven’t completely decided yet.
Also, sorry I don’t have any food pics for you today. I’ve felt like I was coming down with the flu since last night around 5pm, so I really have done nothing but sleep. To keep it visually interesting, I’m giving you you’re Friday fix – two days late:
see more puppies
more animals
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Congratulations on a great end to the challenge!! NOW can you and I make a trip to Whole Foods?!?!??!
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By VeggieGirl on 11.30.08 10:50 pm | Permalink
Good work!! I am impressed!
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By The Healthy Hostess on 11.30.08 10:51 pm | Permalink
Cute pictures! That kitten is so tiny!
YAY for staying under your proposed budget – food can be so darn expensive!
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By River (Wing-It Vegan) on 11.30.08 11:07 pm | Permalink
Nice recap! I agree – it’s definitely doable to eat well for under $200. We’re not continuing the challenge though.
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By Maggie on 11.30.08 11:17 pm | Permalink
wow – that is awesome about the challenge!
love the pics
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By Lindsay on 11.30.08 11:31 pm | Permalink
Congrats again on the challenge!!
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By ksgoodeats on 11.30.08 11:46 pm | Permalink
Yayyyyy for making it! How exciting! I am still amazed by this challenge!
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By Erica on 12.01.08 12:44 am | Permalink
Awesome pictures, like always.
Great job on the challenge!
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By Sharon on 12.01.08 1:52 am | Permalink
Awesome job on the challenge!
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By Hangry Pants on 12.01.08 2:08 am | Permalink
Great job on the challenge! I hope you feel better soon!
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By Megan on 12.01.08 2:32 am | Permalink
Such cute kitties!!! <3
Don’t get sick … feel better soon! I’ll send good vibes your way!!
Way to go on the challenge! You rock!
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By runningwithfood on 12.01.08 2:34 am | Permalink
Yay!!! Thanks for the recap!!! I’m super-impressed…we spend way too much on food. I haven’t set too specific a challenge for us this month other than to watch carefully and try to figure out what makes our bills so high. I would love to cut our food bill in 1/2!!! So far I’m finding that its the last minute things you throw in the cart that kill you…sale on soup, persimmon, asking the hubby to pick up eggnog on his way home….etc.
Hope you feel better soon!
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