First, I finally got my electric/gas bill. January was my highest month last year, but I did well. I recently lowered my budgeted amount and I was worried I might go over this month. But I came in under budget by $7.40!! Nice!
I have already gone over my entertainment budget for this pay period. I know my budgeted amount probably is just too low, but for now, I'm leaving it where it is. I'm taking the overage from leftover amounts in other catagories (like personal care, which I don't need anything for right now) to cover my entertainment overage.
I worked all day, brought my lunch. I stoppped by the library & picked up some books, magazines and movies because I'm making this a stay in weekend. I've been out 5x in the last 7 days, so I could use the rest 
I also stopped at a local produce place by my house. I've only been there once because it looks kinda sketchy from the outside. But someone recommended it and I went there today to use up the last of my grocery budget for planned veggies.
I was able to get a ton of veggies; a 10 pound bag of russet potatoes, 3 cucumbers, 5 large tomatoes, a bag of carrots, a large green pepper and celery for $12.19!
Right now, in my area, the veggie prices are astronomical!
I was most excited about the potatoes & tomatoes. The 10lb bag of potatoes was $2.99, which is the same price as a 5lb bag at my nearest chain grocery store.
The same with the tomatoes, I would have had maybe 2 or 3 small ones for the amount I paid $2.74!
I'm definately going back there for now on. And I can't wait for summer to get all kinds of goodies there.
Since I'm all set on gas & groceries. I have no upcoming plans that would require spending. So, my goal is to have no spenders Saturday to Thursday. It will be a stretch for me, but I like a good challance I'll keep everyone updated.
New grocery find & New Challange
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We get bananas 4 or 5lbs for a $1, and they go for .58 per pound at the grocery store. We go through a TON of bananas, my daughter is eating one right now ... and even though 4lbs of bananas is a lot for two people, I also cut some up for smoothies and make banana bread. They last us a month, not bad for $1
The also have a better deal on tomatoes, potatoes, grapes, peppers, onions. I love to freeze what I can ... and use them later. I need a bigger freezer!
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