Friday, November 7, 2014

October Budget Update

October ended up being a GREAT month, I was able to get a lot of needed items at great deals, including snacks, produce, meat, and diary.  I was also able to stock up on things like vitamins, and diapers.  Plus we had plenty of candy for the trick-or-treaters.  And, we even had a little money left!  Here's the run down for the month...
  • Week #1: $65.32 oop, Earned $5 ECB's, and $10 Amazon Gift Cards from Swag Bucks
  • Week #2: $75.20 oop, Earned $6 ECB's, and $2.80 Staples Easy Rebate
  • Week #3: $65.95 oop, Earned $3 ECB's
  • Week #4: $35.62 oop, Earned $4.99 ECB's
  • Week #5: $46.80 oop, Earned $7.50 ECB's, and $2.80 Staples Easy Rebate
Total OOP: $288.89
Total Earned: $42.09
Total Remaining: $11.11!

Weekly Spending Report: 10/26-31/2014

This week I was able to stock up on some AWESOME deals, and some much needed produce and snacks.  Here's what we ended up with...
  • Sunday's Giant Trip (Not pictured, 4-6 pks Sodas): $17.74 oop
  • Tuesday's Staples Trip (1 ream paper): $2.98 oop, Earned $2.80 Easy Rebate
  • Tuesday's CVS Trip (Not pictured, 3-24 pks H2O): $5.49 oop, Earned $7.50 ECB's
  • Tuesday's ALDI Trip: $20.59 oop

Total OOP: $46.80
Total Earned: $10.30
Total Remaining: $11.11!

Weekly Spending Report: 10/19-25/2014

Another easy week.  I picked up the deals at CVS, and then went next door to ALDI and picked up everything we needed for the week, including milk, snacks, and produce.
  • Monday's CVS Trip: $6.57 oop, Earned $4.99 ECB's
  • Monday's ALDI Trip (not pictured 5 lbs potatoes): $29.05 oop
Total OOP: $35.62
Total Earned: $4.99
Total Remaining for October: $57.91

Weekly Spending Report: 10/12-18/2014

This was an easy week.  We didn't need a whole lot, so I just picked up some deals at CVS, and Giant.  I also grabbed some much needed beef, rice, and produce.  Here's what we ended up with...
  • Tuesday's CVS Trip (not pictured 3-24 pks H2O): $6.58 oop, Earned $3 ECB's
  • Thursday's Giant's Trip: $46.60 oop
  • Saturday's Giant's Trip (no picture - Ham and Turkey Lunchmeats, Hard Boiled Eggs): $12.77 oop
Total OOP: $65.95
Total Earned: $3
Total Remaining for October: $93.53