Money Matters Week 36

[penguin129]

How are you doing after the first week of the month?

Planned purchase/s made?

Unplanned purchase/s?

Best purchase/s?

Do you have any plans to buy anything else this month (wants/needs)?

Anything else?

GTKY- How do you save money when  you go grocery shopping?

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[penguin129]

How are you doing after the first week of the month? We're doing ok

Planned purchase/s made? We got the oil changed on my car

Unplanned purchase/s? a waterline kit for the dishwasher (the plumber thought we might need it, he was right), Pizza Friday night, 2 sister shirts for DD (Carter's had a sale and I couldn't resist)

Best purchase/s? The Big Sis shirt from Carter's. I might return the second one

Do you have any plans to buy anything else this month (wants/needs)? Headphones for DD, slippers, maybe a nightgown, long pants for DD1, something for H's b-day, something for another b-day party, one more set of matching big sister and little sister shirts

Anything else? The Check Engine light is on in my car. Our mechanic told us he doesn't think it is anything major and it can wait. We are hoping he is right.

GTKY- How do you save money when you go grocery shopping? I shop the flyers and stock up on meat when it goes to B1G1 Free. We get Fuelperks when we shop at our Grocery Store so it also helps us save 10-20cents per gallon on gas once we spend enough money.

[namastebiotches]

How are you doing after the first week of the month?
okay. spent a little more than I wanted to but since it was the weekend after ds' birthday, I let it slide.

Planned purchase/s made?
some decorations, cake supplies, small gifts for DS

Unplanned purchase/s?
new frames for ds & we spontaneously went to the amusement park

Best purchase/s?
I guess bday stuff but DS was happy & had a good past few weeks with fun activities.

Do you have any plans to buy anything else this month (wants/needs)?
Really trying to have a calmer month so hopefully just groceries & gas is on our agenda.

Anything else? DH's parents are allegedly visiting in a few weeks so honestly hoping if we go out to eat or something, they contribute to the bill or take it. It's been a while since they've done that.

GTKY- How do you save money when you go grocery shopping?
Store brand on a lot of items & stock up when meat is on sale, too, at our local grocery store.

[cam]

How are you doing after the first week of the month?
Good.

Planned purchase/s made?
A few groceries. A small steamer.

Unplanned purchase/s?
MH went grocery shopping with us, so we ended up with a few items not on the list.

Best purchase/s?
Well, we haven't tried out the steamer yet, but hopefully it is good. Food is always good.

Do you have any plans to buy anything else this month (wants/needs)?
In addition to the usual stuff, we have to renew a license plate, take a dog for a check-up, and possibly a couple other things.

Anything else?
Nope.

GTKY- How do you save money when you go grocery shopping?
Step 1: Leave MH at home. :-P Step 2: Buy most meat in bulk (i.e. a quarter of beef). Step 3: Small garden when I have the ability. Step 4: Stock up on sales for things that can be kept or frozen.