UGH

You know those weeks that nothing seems to go your way?  The week that everyone needs something and you have a ton of places to be?  That was our last two weeks!  The paycheck got eaten by vet costs, pool costs and auto costs!  So, because I'm stubborn and won't touch my emergency fund, I got creative and barely went grocery shopping.  I bought what was a need and used our lovely (shrinking) stockpile.

I didn't get a picture this week

Milk 4@$3.29-$13.16
5 dozen eggs-$6.19
4 loaves of bread-$9.88
pretzels-$1.88
bananas-$2.80
2 yogurts-$3.36
ice cream-$3.98 (true, not a need, but I "needed" it this week. lol)
spaghetti sauce-$0.86
tortillas-$2.18
refried beans-$0.68
bulk pasta-$1.34
buttermilk-$1.28
mozzarela cheese-$5.07
colby jack cheese-$5.55
chai tea-$3.18


Total-$61.39

Just a bit over 1/2 my normal budget.  I think we can do this again next week and then I will be back to our normal shopping.  It's been an adventure and the kids and I have got creative with our meals.  No one is hungry and we are using the internet to find some new recipes to try.

Grocery Shopping for under $100

So, I try to keep my grocery shopping for our family of 5 under $100.  Some days I make it, other days- not so much.  lol

Hamburger buns-$3.99
Butter-$7.39
Cheddar cheese-$5.59
Ground beef-$20.12
Graham crackers-3@$1.48/each
White vinegar-$2.18
Ritz-$2.28
Chai tea-$3.18
Powdered sugar-$.88
Buttermilk-$1.28
BBQ brush-$1.98
Coffeemate-2@2.98/each
BBQ sauce-$2.68
Yogurt-$1.68
Spaghetti sauce-$.86
Frozen peas-$1.48
Bulk pasta-$3.54
Cabbage-$.88
Bulk Pretzels-$2.39
Bulk parsley-$.50
Bulk granulated onion-$1.32
English cucumber-$1.68
Bulk minced onion-$1.68
Bulk paprika-$.52
4 veggie seed packets-$5.00
Bulk taco seasoning-$1.32
Bulk chow mein noodles-$1.25
Milk(not pictured)2@$3.29/each

Total-$92.56

Shared at:The Grocery Cart Challenge

Mother's Day Scones

Happy Mother's Day!♥


I found this scone recipe and it was wonderful!  I added some blueberries to my batch.  They came out warm and smelling wonderful.  Sit and have some tea and a scone.  Enjoy the day.

SCONES:

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. Mix the egg and milk in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture until moistened.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Starbucks Happy Hour

From the Starbucks website: "Starting May 6 and running through May 15, come into participating stores between 3-5 p.m. for a half-price Frappuccino® blended beverage of your choice."

Go grab a frugal treat!

Free PC game

Here is another free PC game from Amazon.  Go here to download your free game!

Free PC game

How would you like a free PC game from Amazon?  You can go here to download Cake Mania.  It's a cute game to waste some time between loads of laundry.  Amazon will verify a payment option, but does not charge you.  Go grab a free game :)

Frugal Ice Cream!

Don't you just love a deal?  Especially when it's a treat?  Tonight Baskin Robbins is having their annual 31¢ scoop night.  Go to the Baskin Robbins website for more details.