MMM: Sep: Week 1: $130.65

Stores: 2
Days spent shopping: 1
Coupons used: 0
Store preferred savings: $4.95

Aldi: $53.20 - 27 items
Dairy Items: 5
Fruit/Veggies: 7
Breads: 3
Canned Items/Pantry Staples: 6
Snacks: 1
Cereals: 2
Wine: 1
Frozen EntreesDinner Items: 2

Jewel: $77.45 - 19 items
Meat Dept: 4
Canned Items/Pantry Staples: 6
Deli Counter: 3
Personal Products: 1
Fruit/Veggies: 2
Bread: 1
Dessert: 2

July/Aug Tally: (xCoupon) 636.60 vs 587.12 (Traditional)

So for the first month when we tried this out, we did about half the month of July - Traditional won...but it may have only been because there was a week+ that JAU was without kids...and didn't shop, but instead ate out - absolutely understandable, MMM can officially report that she'd like to have had the same opportunity!

August was a bust - work got in the way...again, understandable.

September...the good comparison is ready to go & it will be a good comparison to see which shopping method really saves the most money.  Here is where the comparison begins...and it's a pretty fair beginning:
JAU - full time working mom: 2 kids in full day school, full time working husband
MMM - full time working mom: 3 kids: 2 in daycare, 1 in full day school, full time working husband

So now we both have to do the grocery shopping for the dinner every night...school lunches, etc.  Back to the routine for everyone.  Let the comparison begin.

Work got in the way...

Yes, work got in the way for JAU & I...we will be back - check back in a few weeks - September will be better...and let the comparison really begin!  We need to...I'm dying to know if couponing is worth it.

MMM: Wed 8/9: $8.42

I didn't bring my lunch again - even with that nice bread & lunchmeat (as well as some good leftovers).  Instead, I opt'd to eat lunch in some good company.  I think this type of activity will be a new trend.

MMM: Tues 8/8: $77.43

Jewel trip: 77.43

This was all the remaining from the weekend's normal grocery - along with some deals: ribs, pork tenderloin, etc.  I forgot where I put my receipt - but I think I'm done with groceries for the week.

MMM: 8/2 - 8/4: $40

We did good on vacation - we only ate out 2xs (that we paid for :)...thanks mom & dad ) - $40 for pizza.  Papa Johns...living it up like the college days.

MMM: Mon 8/8 $8.65

I almost forgot...I didn't pack my lunch on purpose...so instead I went out for lunch downtown - it was worth it!