Thursday, March 31, 2011

Aldi Keeps Me Under Budget - And I Have A Question For You!

Let's review where I stand in my $50 challenge.  If you are following along on my $50 a month grocery challenge, here are the stats:  I carried $29.83 cash over from January and February into March and added it to the $50 that is budgeted, of which I have already spent $25.85.  That means, I have $53.98 to spend in March. 

Last week I went to Aldi and spent $22.50.  I actually spent quite a bit more than I would have liked, due to having to feed dinner and snacks to 6 people last weekend.  That really caused me to spend more than usual!  We had pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, fruit, and chips for the main meal.

Anyway, here is what I bought:
1 bag potato chips
1 bag of cookies
3 boxes macaroni and cheese 
1 cantaloupe
1 bag of red potatoes
3 kiwis
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
2.5 lbs chicken breasts
1 gallon skim milk
1 can sweet peas
1 can spinach
1 can diced tomatoes
1 loaf whole wheat bread
2 packages hamburger buns
1 lb baby carrots

I spent $48.35 total in March and added another $1.65 into the carry over pile.  That brings my three month carry over total to $31.68.

NOW HERE'S MY QUESTION:  I had originally pledged to do the $50 a month grocery challenge for three months and it worked out great!  Should I extend it into April?  Leave a comment and let me know!

5 comments:

  1. I have enjoyed the series and would love to see another month. I also like seeing your daily meal recap to see how you are using your purchases.

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  2. I love Aldi's!! Did you know the same guy who owns Aldi's also owns Trader Joes?

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  3. Good if you get enough good nutrition and you are happy. If not time for a change. Good luck.

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  4. Okay, I will continue on another month. I have to admit I am enjoying it and it is forcing me to stay within budget!

    As for the meal recaps, I am afraid I have been not so good at doing those lately... by the end of the week I am forgetting what I ate at the beginning of the week! I'll start up again next week and I may just include my dinenrs instead of all my meals. We'll see....

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  5. What would you have bumped your budget back up to? Why don't you see if you can stick with the $50/month and put the extra into a fund for something special (getaway, special restaurant meal, etc.)?

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