The Shopping Trip

Lori went to the grocery store on Saturday armed with a long list of items.  Most of the items listed were 'wants' rather than 'needs'.  She wanted to make several desserts and side dishes to the family Thanksgiving gathering on Thursday.  She could have volunteered to bring some very simple and inexpensive items like mashed potatoes.  Instead, she wants to try a new recipe for potato poppers.  They require a few extra ingredients.

There was very little on the list that were to restock the pantry.  We had quite a bit remaining, not to mention the ham and fajitas in the refrigerator.  Tea was on the list since there won't be enough to last the week.  Virtually everything else was for special dishes that are to be made for the upcoming holiday season.  Much of which was on sale or she had coupons or both.*

She spent a total of $125.99, which is a huge amount for us.  That leaves $205.71 for us to use through most of December.  We are committed to shopping and eating as we typically do.  We are curious as to how long this money will last.  As we mentioned last post, this is a season in which we typically spend more money on extras.  We are sure that SNAP families want special treats particularly during the holidays.  This will be an adventure for us.

As we enter this time of Thanksgiving, we especially want to thank our readers.  We are a little surprised as to how wide spread this has become.  We really appreciate it when one of our readers mentions something on the blog.  We even are glad to get questions and concerns about the blog that readers don't like or understand.  THANK YOU!

* Lori bought two pounds of Domino confectioners sugar normally priced at $3.29 but on sale this week for $0.97.  She had a coupon for $0.65, which doubles at her grocery store giving her an additional $1.30 off.  The store gave her $0.33 to leave the store with the sugar!!