Saturday, January 11, 2014

Weekly Spending Report: 01/05-11/2013

This week I had $40 to spend during this Freezer/Pantry Challenge.  It was hard, because there were a LOT of great deals, but I kept it together!  Here's what I ended up with...  (142.15 remaining)
  • Tuesday's BJ's Trip (no picture, just Raw Sugar): $3.49 oop
  • Tuesday's Target Trip (no picture, 5 boxes Annie's Mac and Cheese): Zero oop, used gift card
  • Tuesday's CVS Trip (no picture, 6-12 pks Coke/Coke Zero, 3-24 pks H2O, 2-3 Musketeer Bars, used coupons and $10 ECB's): $2.63 oop, Earned $13 ECB's ($10 Coke Deal, $3 Fall spending)
  • Tuesday's ALDI Trip: $10.73 oop
  • Tuesday's Giant Trip: $13.43 oop
  • Saturday's Dollar Tree Trip: $7.18 oop
Total OOP: $37.46 - $13 Earned Rewards = Net OOP: $24.46
Total Cash Remaining for January: $104.69

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Freezer/Pantry Challenge Update #2

This week we were able to get a LOT used up out of the pantry, and the freezers.  I also baked up some Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, and some White Chocolate Chip Cookies for snacks.  We did eat out twice, but only paid for one, since Joe's grandfather treated us to dinner one night.  Overall, things are starting to dwindle slightly, which means we are using up what we have, and that makes me happy!

Sunday: Today Joe and I worked hard on getting things moved around, and disassembled to make room for baby things in the nursery!  I also baked Banana Bread and Chocolate Chip Cookies, and did some tidying and laundry.
Breakfasts: Bagel for Me, Pop-Tarts for Joe
Lunch: Leftover French Bread made into Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Pickles
Dinner: Chicken Fajitas (from a Homemade dinner kit), Mexican Rice, and Salad
Snacks: Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, White Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, String Cheese, and Pudding Cups

Monday: Today was cleaning day.  I took care of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry, and Joe cleaned the litter boxes and vacuumed the house.  I dusted over the weekend, and did some tidying, so we were able to get our weekly chores done in a breeze.  In the afternoon we worked some more on moving things around in the nursery, and clipping and filing coupons.  Overall, a very accomplished day.
Breakfasts: Bagel for Me, Pop-Tarts for Joe
Lunch: Leftover Fajitas and Mexican Rice for Joe, Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla with Salsa and Sour Cream, and a Salad for me
Dinner: Crock-pot Pizza Casserole (*New Recipe*), Salad, Garlic Bread
Snacks: Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, White Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, String Cheese, and Pudding Cups

Tuesday:  Today was errand running day at the Rogers' house!  I'll be posting my shopping trips over the next few days.  It amazes me how far I can stretch $40 when I have to.
Breakfasts: Bagel for Me, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for Joe
Lunch: Out at Ruby Tuesday's while we ran errands :)  We used a coupon towards our Salad Bar Combos, I had Broccoli and Cheese Soup with the Salad Bar, and Joe had the Ruby Mini's with the Salad Bar, with tip, $20!  On the way home we shared a Jamocha shake from Arby's even if was only 10 degrees outside. 
Dinner: Leftover Casserole, Homemade Foccacia Bread, and Salad
Snacks: White Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, String Cheese, and Pudding Cups

Wednesday: Today I worked in the office/nursery.  I got the old desk cleaned out so that Joe can move it tomorrow.  We also organized all of our misc electrical bits and wires into one small bin, and trashed quite a lot of junk we don't need anymore.  Joe also worked on some projects in his work room while I did some housework, dishes, laundry, etc.
Breakfasts: Special K Cereal for Me, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for Joe
Lunch: Leftover Foccacia Bread dough made into Pizza, Veggies and Dip for Me, Joe had more leftover casserole and Leftover Foccacia Bread
Dinner: McDonald's - pregnancy craving, what can I say ;)
Snacks: White Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, String Cheese, and Pudding Cups

Thursday: Today Joe and I worked in the nursery some more.  We moved a desk and vacuumed where it had been to get ready to steam clean that part of the carpet this weekend.  Things are moving right along.  I'm hoping to get the new desk moved in and organized over the weekend as well.
Breakfasts: Smart Ones Bacon Egg and Cheese English Muffin Sandwich for Me, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for Joe
Lunch: Leftover Pot Roast from the Freezer for Joe, Salad and a Spaghetti Lean Cuisine Meal for Me
Dinner: Crock-pot Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy, Jasmine Rice, and Steamed Broccoli
Snacks: White Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, String Cheese, and Pudding Cups

Friday: Today we went to Joe's grandfather's house to work on some projects there, pay his bills, get his groceries, etc.  We stopped on the way down at the Amish Market for soft pretzels, my favorite!  And before we left to come home, Pap treated us to Chili's for dinner - yummy!
Breakfasts: Waffles with Syrup and Butter for Me, PBJ Waffle for Joe
Lunch: Amish Market Soft Pretzels
Dinner: Chili's - Joe and I shared a Soft Pretzel Sticks Appetizer, and a Full Rack of Ribs with French Fries and Apples - Yummy!
Snacks: White Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, String Cheese, and Pudding Cups

Saturday: Today Joe and I went to the Dollar Store to pick up a couple things, including my newspapers.  Then we steamed cleaned the desk area in the nursery and I got caught up on laundry as well.  Overall a very productive day, until I had a morning sickness relapse in the afternoon which sent me to bed :(  I ended up scraping our dinner plans and just got some take-out pizza, which we did use a coupon for, and my loving husband so graciously went to go pick up in the rain and wind -- gotta love him!
Breakfasts: Sticky Buns from the Amish Market (Pap treated since we picked him up Apple Dumplings)
Lunch: Leftover Pork Chops with Gravy and Rice for Joe, Tuna Salad Sandwich for Me with Tortilla Chips
Dinner: Paradisio Pizza
Snacks: White Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tortilla Chips and Salsa, String Cheese, and Pudding Cups