July - October Monthly Savings and Earnings

I am way behind on posting my monthly totals. I've been keeping track of them and writing them down - just not adding them up and posting. The goal I have for my household budget for human and pet food and all household items is $250 - $300. This is for a household of 2 adults, 5 kids a dog and a cat.

So here is a quick catch up. It's funny to look over the months. Every month had a different area where I either did really great or really bad.

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July 2008

Retail Cost: $358.62
Store/Coupon Savings: 102.31
Total Paid: $256.31

Incoming Money

Surveys: $3.00
AC: $19.20
Rebates: $35.99
Total: $58.19

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August 2008

Retail Cost: $588.74
Store/Coupon Savings: $235.42
Easy Saver Rebates: $18.79
Total Paid: $334.60

Incoming Money

Surveys: $3.00
AC: $28.35
Total: $31.35

Free Pepsi Point Stuff
Pepsi T-Shirt
Pepsi 2 GB Drive (plan to use this for a stocking stuffer)

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September 2008

Retail Cost: $770.57
Store/Coupon Savings: $445.52
Extra Care Bucks: $55.98
Easy Saver Rebates: $17.35
Total Paid: $237.34

Incoming Money

Surveys: $8.00
AC: $1.81
E-How: $15.19
Total: $25.00

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October 2008

Retail Cost: $978.36
Store/Coupon Savings: $754.44
Extra Care Bucks: $37.53
Easy Saver Rebates: $16.42
Total Paid: $187.02

Incoming Money

Mail In Rebates: $9.99
Surveys: $3.00
AC: $2.02
Total: $15.01