Getting Back Into the Groove...

Since we've been gone a good chunk of the summer traveling, we didn't keep very much in the fridge, because I just hate wasting food! So we did alot of snacking and making creative meals when we needed to....

Anyway, now that the summer is coming to an end, it's time to get back to a fully re-stocked fridge, freezer and pantry, and unfortunately there just aren't coupons for everything I want! So, I definitely went over my budget this week (I try to average about $30/week) with my Kroger trip on Sunday and this one to Publix, but hey, we didn't spend any money on groceries while we were gone last week (thank to hubby's family) so I figure it all balances out.

Total before coupons & store savings: $42.69
Total after coupons & store savings: $22.59
Savings: 47%

Purchased:
Half Gallon Smart Balance Milk @ $2.50 (got this for free....LOVE free milk!)
4-pack Dannon Light-N-Fit Yogurt @ $2.19
Stouffer's Lasagna @ $3.99
Mary B's 20-count Frozen Biscuits @ $3.99
Mama Mary's Pizza Crust (3-pack) @ $3.69
Dozen Organic Eggland's Best Egss @ $3.99 (ouch, but at least had $1 off!)
2.09 lbs Bananas @ $1.44
Publix Greenwise Organic Carrots @ $1.29
Publix Jumbo Meat Franks @ $2.19 (penny item today)
Publix 24 ox Chocolate Chips @ $3.59
Kraft Cheddar Cheese @ $3.50
Publix Black Beans @ .83 (does anyone else eat black beans as much as we do?!?!)
Smuckers Cherry Preserves @ $1.60 (BOGO)

Coupons:
$5/25 purchased Rite-Aid
.55 cents off Mama Mary's Pizza Crust (found on package--woohoo!)
.50 cents off, doubled to $1, Organic Eggland's Best Eggs (found in AJC)
$2.50 off any Smart Balance milk (found in Red Plum 6/13 or 7/11 in AJC)
.50 cents off, doubled to $1, on Dannon Light-N-Fit 4 pack
.25 cents off, doubled to .50 cents, Smuckers Jam, Jelly or Preserve
Penny Item coupon from today's AJC

How has everyone else done this week????