Saved 76% This Week

I had a busy week and didn't feel like shopping,  so I didn't - much.  With the grocery stores' ads running two weeks, I didn't feel like I had to run right out and get the deals.

Shop 'n Save

I made only one trip to Shop 'n Save on Thursday. Even though they had some great deals, I knew it would be a zoo.  I ran out in the morning to get my turkey and called it quits.  I knew I wouldn't have the patience to fight the crowds later in the day. 

Before sales & coupons: $100.20
Spent: $23.24
Saved: $76.96 for a 77% savings

CVS

I'm loving CVS more and more each day. Since the store I shopped was out of the Vitality Toothbrush, the assistant manager substituted an Arm & Hammer Spinbrush, took my coupon for Vitality and I still got the $13 ECB.  And he suggested it!

Before sales & coupons: $31.99
Spent: $0.00 + $8 in ECBs
Saved: $31.99 for a 100% savings

Aldi

Comparable Schnuck price: $17.99
Spent: $12.13
Saved: $5.86 for a 33% saving

Weekly Totals
Before sales & coupons: $150.18
Spent: $35.37
Saved: $114.81 for a 76% savings

Year to Date Totals
Spent: $1,876.99 ($40 weekly average)
Saved: $6,740.26 ($143 weekly average)

Splurge Funds: $108.89

For those who don't read my blog on a regular basis, my splurge funds are the difference between what I've actually spent and my $50 budget. I use it for those items I never find on sale or that I don't have coupons for.