tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post5294303338042446701..comments2024-03-16T10:18:51.784-07:00Comments on The Next Chapter In My Life: February $100 Grocery Budget Challenge Update 2/20/16Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-50365187984756722182016-02-24T00:23:22.236-08:002016-02-24T00:23:22.236-08:00HI Cheryl, our "office" was free to begi...HI Cheryl, our "office" was free to begin with too, but we have had to do some repairs on it over the years. My hubby's amazing bosses actually gave him their hot tub that they we not using. :) Yes, he works for really wonderful people.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-41151274384081623822016-02-23T16:32:44.673-08:002016-02-23T16:32:44.673-08:00Debbie you are doing fantastic with the grocery bu...Debbie you are doing fantastic with the grocery budget! I don't count gift cards either in my monthly totals. I figure it's FREE money.<br /><br />I always use the GC's to get extras or stock-up.<br />You are really doing good. Wish I had an "office"!!!!! LOL<br /><br />http://cherylsfrugalcorner.blogspot.comCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-12512219875129248132016-02-23T16:29:57.065-08:002016-02-23T16:29:57.065-08:00Mrs. B I do the same thing and have for years. I ...Mrs. B I do the same thing and have for years. I weigh everything I grow and log everything I can and freeze. My daddy used to do that years ago - so I do too. Figuring a $1/lb. sounds low to me - especially with organic. It is amazing how many dollars of food we can grow in a small space.<br /><br />I checked out your blog - NICE!<br /><br />http://cherylsfrugalcorner.blogspot.comCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-47813896322659658852016-02-22T19:55:18.841-08:002016-02-22T19:55:18.841-08:00Thanks. :) I try to shop around the sales too and...Thanks. :) I try to shop around the sales too and stock up then. It really helps.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-23503911578424325452016-02-22T19:30:49.325-08:002016-02-22T19:30:49.325-08:00Stacy, thank you but the only way I can do this is...Stacy, thank you but the only way I can do this is because I have a deep pantry, stocked freezer and I make most things from scratch. :) There are also just 2 of us here most of the time. I'm sure you could do it too. :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-48413002394101860752016-02-22T18:43:24.017-08:002016-02-22T18:43:24.017-08:00I think I told you I'm considering this as my ...I think I told you I'm considering this as my next challenge, in lieu of a no spend month. I spend way too much on groceries, it always amazes me how much my bill is when I hit the check out counter. Of course, I try not to go too often since I detest grocery shopping but maybe that's worse as I'm not planning my shopping to save the most money but rather to save the most time in the store? Anyway, good for you - awesome. You inspire me!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-39705267399719219072016-02-22T16:46:40.698-08:002016-02-22T16:46:40.698-08:00Good job Debbie!Good job Debbie!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-18690473650435594582016-02-22T16:00:47.871-08:002016-02-22T16:00:47.871-08:00Debbie, I bow to your grocery skills! I do coupons...Debbie, I bow to your grocery skills! I do coupons and watch sale ads but we are still spending a lot of money at the grocery. I keep saying I'll do better but haven't really. Thanks for the inspiration. Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-13662850089379299902016-02-22T08:45:09.619-08:002016-02-22T08:45:09.619-08:00Mrs. B, that was a huge amount of food that you we...Mrs. B, that was a huge amount of food that you were able to grow! I also do an organic garden for the most part, although last year I had to resort to a chemical treatment for the flea beetles that infested and decimated one of our gardens. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-91762297229015871472016-02-22T08:42:41.960-08:002016-02-22T08:42:41.960-08:00Becky, you are right about the garden being worth ...Becky, you are right about the garden being worth every penny. Our green bean yield alone more than paid for all the gardening supplies last year.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-62734662667907668782016-02-22T08:41:00.948-08:002016-02-22T08:41:00.948-08:00Thank you Mel. I love our "office" too....Thank you Mel. I love our "office" too. ;)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-54014600984847693652016-02-22T07:56:06.184-08:002016-02-22T07:56:06.184-08:00Hi Debbie,
I also like the idea of adding to your...Hi Debbie,<br /><br />I also like the idea of adding to your gardening supplies with your saved money. Many folks do not realize how much money they can save by growing a vegetable garden. In the spring of 2014, I spent nearly $100 on vegetable seeds and other supplies. This outlay of cash, which was a significant amount for our family at that time, prompted me to weigh EVERY single vegetable or fruit harvested from my garden that fall. I brought in over 1,200 pounds of fresh produce. If I'd purchased the same produce at the market it would have easily cost more than $1,200 in our region - especially since I practice organic gardening techniques.<br /><br />More than 1,200 pounds of food to share, can and freeze for $100 and some physical labor ... That's more than a HUGE 90% savings.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-72386177446719167832016-02-22T06:06:54.500-08:002016-02-22T06:06:54.500-08:00I love the idea of getting gardening supplies with...I love the idea of getting gardening supplies with the extra money. I know that seeds alone can be between $100-$200 for the huge garden that I usually grow. That is because I have grown all of my seedlings from seed in years past. But I always got so much yield from the garden that is was worth every penny. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-43840393659970358742016-02-22T01:00:27.185-08:002016-02-22T01:00:27.185-08:00I'm glad it is going well for you Debbie. Love...I'm glad it is going well for you Debbie. Love your "office" it sounds like the perfect place for a chat :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535442579149449469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-66291715850144379172016-02-21T22:44:53.094-08:002016-02-21T22:44:53.094-08:00Thanks Chrissy. :) I have a feeling I have more s...Thanks Chrissy. :) I have a feeling I have more spare time than you do to work my points programs. Back when I was homeschooling my kids my days were very busy. ;)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-92140170160438510102016-02-21T20:40:22.157-08:002016-02-21T20:40:22.157-08:00That is so awesome, Debbie. WOW!!!! Great work. I ...That is so awesome, Debbie. WOW!!!! Great work. I would love to earn that much in gift cards a month. Hope you have a super week.Mrs. Chrissy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516870555452352931noreply@blogger.com