Trial Run

I decided to go to the grocery store on December 31 for a trial run. I still have plenty of food in the house from the holidays and by virtue of the fact that we have eaten meals elsewhere during the past week. I decided that this week will not count. I headed out with no coupons and no list. Not a good idea. I spent a grand total of $47.59. Not bad. I had loyalty card savings of $15.12, so I actually purchased $62.71 in groceries. I was OK with that until I realized that I forgot cereal and milk. I don’t eat cereal but my husband does. The date on the milk in the fridge is today January 2, 2008. He won’t touch it no matter how many times I tell him that’s the sell by date. When I realized I forgot these items he made that assuming noise that I will have to go back and get it. Fat chance buddy. I have spent my max on food for the week. There is instant oatmeal and those free bagels I brought home the other day. I think you can manage to find something for breakfast this week. Until tomorrow.