About Me

krninco

I'm a compulsive debtor in recovery who's working hard to dig her family out of the credit card pit.

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DEBT
Grand whoppin' total as of 4.06.07: $174,168.07*

Grand whoppin' total as of 08.13.08: $128,983.26*

* Does not include remaining balance on mortgage, but does include student loans and credit cards.

SAVINGS**
Measly total as of 4.6.07: $399,863.01*

Measly total as of 08.14.08: $328,524.98*

* Does not include various pension funds, which in my vagueness I haven't calculated. Also doesn't include general checking account or any money hidden under my couch cushions.

** Read my archives if you're wondering why I don't pay off my debt with my savings.

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CHALLENGE BALANCE AS OF
09.03.08: $11,780.16

VESPA FUND AS OF 09.03.08: $304.35

How I carved $300 from my grocery budget.....

April 27th, 2007 at 11:16 am

As I tally my spending plan up for the last four weeks, I've noticed a huge drop in spending for groceries -- to the tune of $300 saved.

How did I accomplish this?

Well, primarily by not going to the grocery store.

Yes, you heard me right. I QUIT going to the grocery store to shop. Instead, I'm having the groceries delivered from my local store. The $9.95 delivery fee and $5 in tips to the delivery person each week is nothing compared to the money I used to spend on impulse purchases.

Not to mention, I also find myself buying more store brands now because I actually see the huge difference in price between the generic stuff and the name-brand items. The grocery store's online shopping feature lists items from cheapest to most expensive, so I can easily see what's going to be the best deal. And, guess what? The generic stuff really does taste the same.

Posted in Shopping, Savings | 7 Comments »

7 Responses to “How I carved $300 from my grocery budget.....”

Ima saver Says:
April 27th, 2007 at 11:27 am

Doing good!!
Fern Says:
April 27th, 2007 at 11:55 am

just curious, what store?
fairy74 Says:
April 27th, 2007 at 12:21 pm

great! We used this service when we lived in an area that offered it, I agree you do save a lot. Currently we live where they don't offer it.
Compulsive Debtor Says:
April 27th, 2007 at 01:31 pm

The store is King Soopers, which is owned by Kroger.
DeniseNTexas Says:
April 27th, 2007 at 03:00 pm

I know a few people online who say the same thing - that they save quite a bit by having their groceries delivered. Unfortunately, that's not an option where I live. But I do like the concept and it's terrific that it works for you!
jodi Says:
April 27th, 2007 at 07:17 pm

My cousin swears by home delivery, but we can't get it where we live (rural area). Sounds like a good deal though!
homebody Says:
April 28th, 2007 at 07:56 am

I would do it in a heartbeat too, but nothing offered here.

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