I did. I'm ashamed to say it. One of my big rules is buy everything once a week so you don't have to run to the store. Plan ahead right!? My thinking behind this is that if you run to the store you're bound to pick up more than that one item you needed. Thus resulting in overspending right?
We've recently decided to stop buying soda and junk food. We know it's not good for us.
But..... we had company. Ok - it was a cousin but still. We had the envie (craving for you Northerners) for Rice Crispy treats. As everyone knows you can't buy generic marshmallows (at least this is what my hubby says and since he makes them I don't argue too hard!)
The nearest store to our house is about three blocks away. It's called Champagne's (pronounced Shaw-pine's for you non cajun speaking blog readers) :) It's REALLY expensive. sigh.....
Well I figured if I was going - I was getting a good deal some how. Here's what I did since the Jet Puffed is a Kraft deal.
2 Jet Puffed marshmallows @ 1.49 each
(yes - I know they are .88 cents at Wal mart - please don't remind me - it was painful enough)
1 Kraft Pudding @ 1.00
Cheese slices 2.49 (freebies!)
Total 6.47
minus .50/2 Marshmallow Q
minus 2.49 for the cheese ~ Free WYB 3
Total $3.81
So it's not a great total and I paid WAY more than I normally would have, but it was better than just buying the two bags straight out at 1.49 each. Plus the pudding makes me the best mom in the whole world (at least for another day or so - hehe!)
Have no fear though. This will not be a habit I promise. My hips can't take it. :)
But my baby loves it! ~ please don't ask why he's eating it with a spoon. I couldn't figure it out either!
Wednesday, August 13
Uhhh...I broke one of my rules!
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Try having a sister work there. LOL. I've spent WAY more than that just b/c we walked in. Then they have some good items other places don't. They are expensive. I did a kraft deal today too & spent 65 $ at Winn Dixie b/c I craved roast beef. Ugh. Our favorite thing to say is " Ya shoulda went to walmart ." We should say it beforehand. LOL.
BTW. Thanks, I always buy kraft nstuff but I was walking around thinking of wat else to get.
Just the fact that you are trying is awesome. I personally consider time when friends are around as splurge time. And for the record I do not consider marshmallows as junk food. That is one of the few treats I allow the kids. Hey I give you credit for making the rice crispie treats yourself since that is so much better than eating the boxed ones which have all kinds of additives.
Hey, I love your blog and I love the Cajun pronunciation tips!
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