My $50 Budget - Saved 71% This week

One of my goals for 2012 was to keep track of my grocery budget.  I'm a little late for last week, but I got it done.

Sunday's Shopping:

• Aldi:  produce, milk & bread
• Schnucks:   chicken, buns and Beggin Strips
• Whole Foods:  pot roast, chips, capers

Friday Shopping:

• CVS:  Finish dishwasher detergent
• Shop 'n Save: everything else

I try to keep my shopping to two days a week.  Sunday: drugstore deals,  Aldi for milk & produce, and maybe one of the grocery stores before the week's sales are over.  Thursday is the other best day to shop: Shop n Save's $10 off  $50, Dierbergs one or three day sales.

Weekly Totals
Before sales & coupon: $172.27
Spent:  $49.37
Saved: $122.90 for a 71% savings

Year To Date Totals
Before sales & coupons:  $293.22
Spent: $90.62
Saved: $202.60 for a 69% savings

Splurge Funds:  $9.38

My Splurge fund is the amount of money I haven't spent out of grocery budget.  I might spend it on groceries, or I might save it for a larger non-grocery purchase.