Comments on: A Healthier Approach-Better Choices!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:17:34 +0000

Nicole,

Usually a lot of what I buy are in the weekly shopping lists. So if you look at the spending recap then at the store list, you’ll usually see many of the same things. That will show you where the coupon came from. Hope that helps!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:07:31 +0000

The pictures and detailed lists are great of what you buy and where. I’m not sure if its possible to list the coupons/sales that you utilized for each store? That may be WAY too complicated but very helpful. I’m always impressed when reading your items you purchased for such a small amount of money but to know where to get what coupon from would be wonderful!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:54:45 +0000

Yes, this does include diapers, paper towels, etc. We use Target brand diapers and wipes(my 2 year old is potty trained so we only have one in diapers). I usually buy the box at the beginning of the month and then if I need more towards the end I buy a smaller package to keep me within budget. Toilet paper and paper towel I don’t always buy in bulk-it depends on where I am for my budget. Usually we grab a big pack of Quilted Northern(buy it on sale and use a coupon) and it lasts us most if not all of the month.
I will do my best to document it better with pictures and more details!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:23:52 +0000

I am with Amy….
I find myself spending the most money on toilet paper, paper towel, laundry detergent, sandwich bags, etc. More of the “household” items. Does your $40 include those items? What about diapers? How do they fit into your budget? Your inquiring readers have lots of questions!!!!

By: mandy

mandy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:52:38 +0000

I like the healthier twist! And any tips to actually get them to EAT the veggies too! my boys do great with fruit, but the only veggie they really like is corn. I’ve snuck some greens in before to smoothies, but that only goes so far. Its hard when you can get a whole box of of fruit snacks for.25, but a real orange costs almost a dollar! Shopping the sales at Sunflower helps a lot, but I’d love other ideas to get some healthy options on the cheap!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:48:13 +0000

does your forty dollars a week include, toilette paper, ink cartridges, paper towels that kind of things? I would love to see it broken down more. I consider myself a pretty frugal person but I still spend around sixty a week for just the food. I have another budget of fifty dollars a month for all the household items.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:47:08 +0000

More pictures it is!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:45:51 +0000

Lisa,

Yes, it includes milk, cheese, and bread. I usually find my bread at the Oroweat Bakery Outlets for around $1 to $1.50, and have recently been making a lot of my own. We don’t go through a ton of milk, however that expense will go up a little as my baby girl is almost weaned and likes her milk-so i’ll be buying more whole milk.
I’ll try to document more and get some more pictures up. Thanks for the feedback!

By: Alli

Alli — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:29:41 +0000

I would love to see truly healthy food on a budget. It doesn’t really surprise me that you can get boxes of artificial mystery food for a bargain. What I have trouble with is keeping a low budget using unadulterated foods that don’t contain antibiotics, hormones, soy filler, high fructose corn syrup, etc. With regards to eating healthy, it seems you pay now (the grocer) or later (the doctor).

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:08:03 +0000

Does $40 include milk, cheese and/or bread? I find that is where I end up spending the most money. Maybe I should just buy a cow! Then I could have beef too! I wouldn’t mind more pictures and an in-depth look at what you buy. It does help.