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NSD and Groceries

January 3rd, 2012 at 01:49 pm

Jan 1st was a no spend day, even though I was not working the gate.

Yesterday I went grocery shopping and spent $96.00. That total includes a tube of super glue for my son which cost right at 3.00. When I got to the gate I realized that I forgot to get vegetable oil. Hopefully I can make it without it. I don't see being able to leave the gate for another month or so and if I ask someone to bring it they won't accept the money for it. I do have some left, I'll have to use it sparingly.

I bought the larger packs of meat and seperated them into smaller 1 to 2 portion sizes. I used to this when my children were at home. I think it saves money. I even used to make my own laundry soap back then.

I plan to make a loaf of bread in a bit and maybe even some yeast rolls. I hope they turn out well if I watch the temp on the milk.

Have a great day everyone!

Posted in Misc, Groceries | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “NSD and Groceries”

  1. DeniseNTexas Says:
    January 3rd, 2012 at 02:39 pm 1325601556
    1325601556

    It sounds like you and I do a lot of the same things. I used to make our laundry soap, bread, granola, etc. but now that it's just me and a cat, I don't do much of that stuff but I still do things like buying the larger packages of meat and separating them into portion sized packages and such. As a Type 1.5 pump wearing diabetic, bread isn't in my diet much at all anymore but I would love to make some rolls! I miss baking. Enjoy that for me, would you? Smile

  2. CCraw Says:
    January 3rd, 2012 at 02:51 pm 1325602264
    1325602264

    Hi Denise. I've always bought the bigger packages of meat for less per pound. I don't eat alot of bread but do like it occasionally. The homemade version doesnt last as long as the store bought that is laden with preservatives so I slice it and freeze it and take it out as I want and let it thaw. It's been awhile since I've made any but for sure it has to be better for you than the bread you buy in a store!

  3. CB in the City Says:
    January 3rd, 2012 at 06:40 pm 1325616048
    1325616048

    I hate it when I forget something and I'm on a weekly shopping schedule!

    Maybe you can make it through with butter and not much frying!

  4. rob62521 Says:
    January 4th, 2012 at 01:18 am 1325639900
    1325639900

    It's frustrating to forget something, isn't it? Hope you can make do until you can get some.

  5. CCraw Says:
    January 4th, 2012 at 02:12 am 1325643128
    1325643128

    I think I'll be allright. I mainly use it for frying eggs and french fries and sauteeing onions etc but I do have olive oil and I can scramble eggs instead. I'll miss my french fries though, sometimes that's all I have for dinner. I'm sure I'll make it fine.

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