Last night I went to two different grocery stores; I needed some toiletry stuff plus food so I stopped at Wal-Mart and Winco. $153 later, I was home and exhusted! I'm trying to keep track of what the regular price is at each store I shop to see where I should pick up the staples. So far I'm realizing I need to shop at 3 different places (maybe even 4) for everything; personally I think this is a pain but when you need save a few bucks, you do what you have to do! Tonight I was planning on stopping at Freddies to pick up the items they have on sale from the paper Sunday; not much, TP, bread, 5 for 10 cereal deal. Maybe once I know where the staple items are the best price I can try to avoid so many stores. I'm not a huge fan of buying my groceries the same place I buy electronics. Mmm, now that doesn't seem right because I have no problem stopping at Freddies to pick up fresh meat. Maybe it's just me, I don't want to shop at Wal-Mart for food; I don't buy ANY store brands no matter where I shop so that's not the issue. Does that make me a snob? Not that I really care about designer food marts because I have no problem going to Winco; just as long as it's not the first of the month when all our welfare dollars are being spent. Wow, it looks like I'm in a GREAT mood today! I think my mood reflects how I feel about my personal finances and health. I just learned my electric bill for Dec-Feb was over $325 putting my bi-monthly bill over $550! When money is already tight, that was just something I didn't need today; or any other day for that mater. But just like everything else, I will find a way. As for my health; I missed 2 days of work last week (thank goodness for PTO time) and finally went to the doctor. Unfortunately I have to go back today for more tests. I have some sort of kidney infection and something is going on with my appendix. Good times!
On a brighter note.... I'm excited for Saturday! I'm going to a class on how to use MY sewing machine. It's been sitting for probably over 2 years since I have NO clue how to work it. I have so many ideas in my head for my machine; I just hope I don't get too fustrated and give up.
Just thought of something else to be happy about; a co-worker of mine asked if I would mind if his family prayed for my health. I'm not a big prayer person but I thought it was really great to have someone I work with care enough about me to pray.
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2 comments:
Oh crappy day for you. Hope you cheer up! :-)
You will get the hang of coupon shopping. I know its really hard to start out. Are you stocking up when you see a good deal? Like the cereal at 5 for $10? Buy enough to last a few months so you dont have to buy it at $3 a box in 2 weeks. I find that when I purchase a ton of stuff at good deals it saves me lots in the long run. AND I dont have to go to the store as much.
Try stocking up, it should save you money and extra tips.
I totally feel you on the electric bill issue. We have propane as you know. We had our tank filled in late december and calculated it to last us till march. Well, we ran out about 3 weeks ago and had to get it refilled ($$$$$). We were so upset. It has been a really cold winter and I know it has hit everyone really hard financially.
Feel better and cant wait to hear how the sewing goes..
.gotta go grab Syd!
yikes - sorry about that electric bill. and i get frustrated running all over the county trying to the best deals too :(
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