I have taken a dilatory approach towards calculating last month's grocery bill tally, mainly because I know I surpassed the limit. The total for March was $989.22.
In my defense last month was officially "Frozen Food Month," at least according to a grocery store flyer. One of the specials going on at Stop and Shop was if you purchased $100 worth of frozen foods, you would receive a $25 rewards coupon good for your next shopping trip. Of course, I always fall for these wonderful deals. And so, to this day in mid-April, my freezer barely closes. It is stock-piled with frozen vegetables (on sale for $1 a bag), Eggos (the new ones called "Fiber Plus Antioxidants" -- boasting 35% of your daily fiber), frozen fish sticks (not from minced fish; bought on sale for 50% off), at least two months supply of Lean Cuisine, and for the first week or two of this frozen food frenzy, 6 gallons of frozen yogurt.
The additional amount of spending was due to dining, not fine dining, but a couple trips to Indian cuisine restaurants, a splurge my husband rarely makes, and a few meals in Boston.
But still, no excuse. I need to stick to this budget! Shame on me!
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