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Dentist's Visit and Stretching Food

October 20th, 2021 at 07:40 pm

I went to the dentist yesterday, and I got my teeth cleaned and got bitewing x-rays.  I couldn't believe it was time for x-rays again, but they said my last x-rays were panoramic, so a different animal, I guess.  Anyway, I did not pay for any of it; they filed the claim.  I guess it pays to complain.

That saved me some money.  The only recent spending was $2 for laundry this morning.  Variables are at 57% and we're 65% of the way through the month, so finally I am not in the overspending category.

I have been quite dismayed by the rise in grocery prices.  I am trying to combat it by stretching out what I have on hand.  This week I have made spinach quiche, using up leftover Swiss cheese and leftover spinach, and making the crust from scratch, which went pretty well.  I have had a couple of hamburger lunches, making small patties to fit on brioche rolls.  I cooked off the rest of my ground beef this morning to make taco filling tomorrow.  I have tortillas in the freezer, and some frozen peppers and onions.  Also have plenty of shredded cheddar.  I have some salsa, but I think it will probably have to be thrown out.  But I think I will be okay without salsa.  I have plenty of spices on hand to make a taco seasoning mix.  I have apples and carrots on hand for roughage, as well as frozen veggies.

I'm not planning to go back to the grocery store until I run out of something vital.

Gas is crazy high, too, but my monthly expenditure is not higher, so I must be driving less.  I credit my plan to do errands and gym on one day, and stay at home the following two days.  It's working, as well as being relaxing.

My electricity bill was the highest it's ever been, but I think it was reflecting heavy use of the AC last month.

I don't think prices will go down any time soon, so I'm determined to be vigilant.

 

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4 Responses to “Dentist's Visit and Stretching Food”

  1. livingalmostlarge Says:
    October 20th, 2021 at 08:17 pm 1634761030
    1634761030

    Me too. I'm at $601 for the month on groceries after spending $950 last month. I've been pretty good since Feb 2021 when we switched jobs. Last year with covid we were averaging $1000/month but $0 eating out. Now it was $950 groceries and $412 eating out. Jan and Feb were $1000 grocery months and I'm trying to curb our eating out. August 2021 ruined it for us at $1553 from being away all month. But that aside our spending hasn't been out of control.

    I think we can manage on our budget of $3600/month but it's suddenly feeling tight. I know we have food but I've been scrounging because I'm trying to use stuff in the pantry and freezer which means buying some other extra food to use up stuff.

  2. My English Castle Says:
    October 20th, 2021 at 08:52 pm 1634763152
    1634763152

    I always enjoy reading about your food tactics, CB. We've been super efficient with food lately too. We're trying hard for a minimal food waste, more meatless meals, and my good old favorite, soup for lunch.

  3. Wink Says:
    October 20th, 2021 at 11:57 pm 1634774244
    1634774244

    I agree CB that prices won't be going down, if anything they may continue to rise. Then there is also shrinkflation to be aware of.

  4. rob62521 Says:
    October 24th, 2021 at 07:08 pm 1635102503
    1635102503

    You aren't a joshing about the cost of groceries. We are trying to stretch things as much as possible too. Everything seems to be going up.

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