Yesterday I went to the gym -- masked up because we are in a high transmission area right now -- and then went to Aldi to stock up on a few items. Much to my surprise (and I shouldn't have been surprised) my two bags totaled $71. And I bought no meat. I did buy fresh flowers and a cookie sheet, so the true food cost was $58. Looking at my receipt, I see there were two expensive food items -- mixed nuts, and maple syrup.
My total so far this month for groceries is $102. I was hoping that with the free meals I'm receiving, I would be able to keep my grocery costs under $100. Well, I think I can stay out of the grocery store for the rest of the month, and almost achieve that goal. I will have to do without popcorn, though (which I cannot get at Aldi -- not the kernels-in-a-jar variety). And I failed to get bread. But I have some carbs in the freezer. It's just 11 days. I'll be all right.
I am also hoping to stay away from the gas station for the rest of the month. I did not go to a baseball away game today -- not just because of gas prices, but also because storms are predicted. There are two home games tomorrow, and that's it for the season.
BUT -- GS1 is going to try out for summer ball, so I may just get to keep going to ball games once the season starts up. And I suppose some of those games will involve some travel.
I never realized that retirement was going to be such a challenge. Not that I regret it a bit.
May 20th, 2022 at 11:28 pm 1653089308
I think for those of us retirement and on a fixed income it is going to be a challenge. But, I'm happy to be retired.
May 20th, 2022 at 11:49 pm 1653090577
May 21st, 2022 at 06:51 pm 1653159117
Tonight I’ll meal plan and tomorrow I’ll pick up my groceries and prep.
I’m hoping to get a little garden going with herbs and vegetables to offset the cost of things