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I am a stay at home mom with four wonderful kids. I have been married for over 9 years to my best friend. I am head over heals in love with him. He always supports my crazy "thrifty adventures". We have a lot of fun together.

I was raised on a small dairy farm. Where I learned very young, the value of hard work and how to be thrifty in all areas of life. Growing up our meals were made from scratch. Only on special occasion would we get name brand cereal, chips, or any other fancy treats. Now that I am a Mom with my own budget, the basic foods always comes first. I too make most of our meals from scratch and take pride in feeding my family a well balanced healthy diet.

I enjoy seeing how far I can make our budget stretch, and when I take the time to match sales with coupons I am able to get all those "fun & fancy" items that would other wise be out of my budget. Being thrifty has always been a way of life for me, but it has also become a real joy.

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My weeks budget review 12/1-12/6

It was kind of a weird week, I did not really need anything.  So I really only bought what was on sale and at its lowest price point, and stocked up.  That being said I was able to get $184.33 worth of items,

but I only paid $20.87

Plus I still have $15 in catalina coupons

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Walgreens  $1.68 for details click here

006Albertsons $5.74 for details click here

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Walgreens $1.66 for details click here

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Walgreens $1.89 for details click here

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Walgreens $2.94 for details click here

034Walgreens .37 cents for details click here

milkI also bought 2 gallons of milk, bread and eggs but did not take a photo of it,  cost $6.50

If you are new to my site, I know you are wondering how I feed my family on the items I purchased for the week.  Well I do not shop like a “Normal” person I stock up on the times that are at their lowest price point for the week.  I bring them home and add them to my Pantry which is full of items  that I use to make my families menu.  My freezer is stocked with meat, so between the pantry and the freezer I do not really “NEED” to buy anything.  Which allows me to only purchase things at a price that I am happy to pay.  Of coarse I have to buy my perishable items every week, like milk eggs and veggies.

Once again it goes to show that having Multiple Sunday papers for coupon inserts and for Doubles, really pays off.  This has been the secret to my saving buying multiple Sunday papers and for only $13 a month it is totally worth it!  To find out how to get the Idaho Press Tribune or the Idaho Statesman A Thrifty Mom Paper deal click them.

2 comments to My weeks budget review 12/1-12/6

  • Ashley

    Hey! Where do you put all this do you have any tips for organization in your home!!!LOL….I think we are going to have to build on a room for all my deals, if I get as good as you!!!!

  • Allison Cornwell

    O gosh! Look at all of that Coke you bought! LOL! Just kidding! Wanted to say I think you are doing an amazing job! O and don’t let rude people rain on your parade! That’s just jealousy with a pinch of nosey talking!