This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.

Fare For All: $17.50 for an assortment of food.
Rainbow: 48¢ One dozen large eggs, on sale.
Aldi: $6.33. I could have held it down to about a two and a quarter
dollars.



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Dan Goodman wrote:
> This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
> reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.

> Aldi: $6.33. I could have held it down to about a two and a quarter
> dollars.

Wheeeee. Everybody needs to just get crazy once in a while and say "the
hell with the money."

Pastorio

Bob (this one) wrote:
> Dan Goodman wrote:
>
>> This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
>> reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.
>
>
>> Aldi: $6.33. I could have held it down to about a two and a quarter
>> dollars.
>
>
> Wheeeee. Everybody needs to just get crazy once in a while and say "the
> hell with the money."
>
> Pastorio

you can tell that to my landlord for me, eh?

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_.-In rec.food.cooking, Dan Goodman wrote the following -._
> This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
> reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.

I spend between $80 and $200 a week. Usually those $200 weeks are the
onse were I am buying wine and having lamb.

This covers 5 days of 3 meals each day for two people.

When I was unemployed I could do it in $40. Lots of potatoes.

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"Dan Goodman" > wrote in message
. net...
> This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
> reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.

$82 to $124 for me -- single person--working full time and prt time. lots
of fruit, (some already cut up), veggies, yogurt, rarely, like 1 in 5 trips,
do I get meat. 3 frozen dinners a week for work. Wow, still seems like a
lot. (that doesn't include any alcohol for drinking as opposed to cooking!)
Interesting.responses

Faux_Pseudo wrote:
> _.-In rec.food.cooking, Dan Goodman wrote the following -._
> > This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
> > reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.
>
> I spend between $80 and $200 a week. Usually those $200 weeks are the
> onse were I am buying wine and having lamb.
>
> This covers 5 days of 3 meals each day for two people.
>
> When I was unemployed I could do it in $40. Lots of potatoes.

When I was in college in the mid 80's I ate on ten dollars a week.
Since I didn't have a refrigerator it sort of limited my culinary
options.

Faux_Pseudo > wrote:

> _.-In rec.food.cooking, Dan Goodman wrote the following -._
> > This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
> > reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.
>
> I spend between $80 and $200 a week. Usually those $200 weeks are the
> onse were I am buying wine and having lamb.
>
> This covers 5 days of 3 meals each day for two people.
>
> When I was unemployed I could do it in $40. Lots of potatoes.

We spend less than a hundred dollars a week to feed two and a half
adults (one of the three of us only lives here part-time). I could do
it for less, but we splurge sometimes.

serene

Back in college, I spent $10-$15 per week feeding myself. Lots of pasta and
rice, veggies, some frozen meat and seafood. I don't recall buying a single
package of fresh meat during all 4 years.

After I got a real job, I started spending around $200 per week (for just
myself). This included a lot of restaurant meals, a lot of prepared foods,
and booze. I gained weight and had mood swings.

Now that I'm over that hump, I'm spending around $40-$50 for fresh meats,
seafood and organic veggies. I'm spending much less and eating much better.

"Dan Goodman" > wrote in message
. net...
> This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
> reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.


Even with clipped coupons, I spend more than that for a day. Yikes!


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Dan Goodman wrote:
> This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
> reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.
>
> Fare For All: $17.50 for an assortment of food.
> Rainbow: 48=A2 One dozen large eggs, on sale.
> Aldi: $6.33. I could have held it down to about a two and a quarter
> dollars.
>
>
>
> --
> Dan Goodman

I have no idea how much we spend - especially if you are talking just
groceries. maybe $60-75.00?
-L.

we're a family of four, both my kids are under the age of 7 and I'm not
sure but I think we spend around $200 a week, mostly on fresh fruit &
veggies, lean cuts of meat. We rarely go out for dinner.

I'm wondering how much other families with small kids spends per week?

Thanks
SPOONS

"Dan Goodman" > wrote in message
. net...
> This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
> reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.
>
> Fare For All: $17.50 for an assortment of food.
> Rainbow: 48¢ One dozen large eggs, on sale.
> Aldi: $6.33. I could have held it down to about a two and a quarter
> dollars.

> --
> Dan Goodman
=======

I miss the Aldi stores... They don't have them in central Florida.

Cyndi

On Sun, 26 Jun 2005 08:37:17 -0400, SPOONS wrote:

> I'm wondering how much other families with small kids spends per week?

Our grandkidlet is easy on the budget... almost 4 but doesn't eat
much. He likes yogurt, bacon and strawberries best.

Rick & Cyndi wrote:
> "Dan Goodman" > wrote in message
> . net...
>
>>This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
>>reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.
>>
>>Fare For All: $17.50 for an assortment of food.
>>Rainbow: 48¢ One dozen large eggs, on sale.
>>Aldi: $6.33. I could have held it down to about a two and a quarter
>>dollars.
>
>
>>--
>>Dan Goodman
>
> =======
>
> I miss the Aldi stores... They don't have them in central Florida.
>
> Cyndi
>
>

I shop at Aldi for most of the canned goods and frozen veggies etc. I
would say we spend about 75-100 a week (not including alcohol, but
including paper products- paper towels, TP, etc.) for two adults and a 3
year old.

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dwacon wrote:

> "Dan Goodman" > wrote in message
> > This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
> > reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.
>
> Even with clipped coupons, I spend more than that for a day. Yikes!

Is that for one person?

I tend to buy relatively inexpensive foods.

I cook some things from scratch which you might not. For example, I
buy dried beans.

I'm broke.



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-L. wrote:

>
>
> Dan Goodman wrote:
> > This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
> > reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.
> >
> > Fare For All: $17.50 for an assortment of food.
> > Rainbow: 48¢ One dozen large eggs, on sale.
> > Aldi: $6.33. I could have held it down to about a two and a
> > quarter dollars.
>
> I have no idea how much we spend - especially if you are talking just
> groceries. maybe $60-75.00?

I'm talking stuff bought in grocery stores, or equivalents bought in
other kinds of stores.

And I didn't know what I spent, till I started noting it down on a
spreadsheet.

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Coming out of lurk mode.
I am surprised a t all the money spent. Do you all live on the coasts?
I spend between $90-$130 a week for 2 adults, 2 teenagers and a 12 y o.
This includes cleaning products, pet food
and miscellaneous.
I admit I cook from scratch, but I don't have access to any garden, so all
is purchased.
I have been feeling guilty on the money I spend. You have all salved my
conscience.
Sue
who is fixing a lovely steak and potato salad for the main meal today



"~patches~" > wrote in message
...
> SPOONS wrote:
>
> > we're a family of four, both my kids are under the age of 7 and I'm not
> > sure but I think we spend around $200 a week, mostly on fresh fruit &
> > veggies, lean cuts of meat. We rarely go out for dinner.
> >
> > I'm wondering how much other families with small kids spends per week?
> >
> > Thanks
> > SPOONS
> >
> >
> We have 4 kids now all adults. I honestly can't tell you how much we
> spent weekly. We grew a lot, bought in bulk, and ate very good. Key
> tips - stay away from convenience foods and rely on home cooking.

sarah bennett wrote:
> Rick & Cyndi wrote:
>
>> "Dan Goodman" > wrote in message
>> . net...
>>
>>> This isn't a typical week for me -- but most weeks aren't, for one
>>> reason or another. $24.31, for one person; Minneapolis, MN.
>>>
>>> Fare For All: $17.50 for an assortment of food.
>>> Rainbow: 48¢ One dozen large eggs, on sale.
>>> Aldi: $6.33. I could have held it down to about a two and a quarter
>>> dollars.
>>
>>
>>
>>> --
>>> Dan Goodman
>>
>>
>> =======
>>
>> I miss the Aldi stores... They don't have them in central Florida.
>>
>> Cyndi
>>
>
> I shop at Aldi for most of the canned goods and frozen veggies etc. I
> would say we spend about 75-100 a week (not including alcohol, but
> including paper products- paper towels, TP, etc.) for two adults and a 3
> year old.
>

I spend $10/day on groceries for two adults and a 3yo (Dallas), and I'm
a costco guy.

sugrifin wrote:

> Coming out of lurk mode.
> I am surprised a t all the money spent. Do you all live on the coasts?
> I spend between $90-$130 a week for 2 adults, 2 teenagers and a 12 y o.
> This includes cleaning products, pet food
> and miscellaneous.
> I admit I cook from scratch, but I don't have access to any garden, so all
> is purchased.
> I have been feeling guilty on the money I spend. You have all salved my
> conscience.
> Sue
> who is fixing a lovely steak and potato salad for the main meal today

No, we don't live on the coasts. I calculate only food costs, not paper
or cleaning products. We don't have any pets. I save a lot by growing
my own and not using convenience foods. I do a lot of canning and
freezing too. I would never feel guilty spending money on food. We
enjoy good quality food. Sometimes that comes with a price.

>
>
>
> "~patches~" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>SPOONS wrote:
>>
>>
>>>we're a family of four, both my kids are under the age of 7 and I'm not
>>>sure but I think we spend around $200 a week, mostly on fresh fruit &
>>>veggies, lean cuts of meat. We rarely go out for dinner.
>>>
>>>I'm wondering how much other families with small kids spends per week?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>SPOONS
>>>
>>>
>>
>>We have 4 kids now all adults. I honestly can't tell you how much we
>>spent weekly. We grew a lot, bought in bulk, and ate very good. Key
>>tips - stay away from convenience foods and rely on home cooking.
>
>
>

"SPOONS" > wrote in message
...
> we're a family of four, both my kids are under the age of 7 and I'm not
> sure but I think we spend around $200 a week, mostly on fresh fruit &
> veggies, lean cuts of meat. We rarely go out for dinner.
>
> I'm wondering how much other families with small kids spends per week?
>
> Thanks
> SPOONS
One 7yr old who eats like a bird and one 2yr old who eats almost anything.
Like Clam Chowder, you name it. I have to practically force feed the 7 yr
old.

About 250 Cdn on the East Coast every two weeks. I buy alot of extras and
experiment but cook alot myself from scratch. (I've been learning to cook in
the last 3-4months or so).

AP

On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 05:44:09 -0500, "sugrifin" >
wrote:

>Coming out of lurk mode.
>I am surprised a t all the money spent. Do you all live on the coasts?
>I spend between $90-$130 a week for 2 adults, 2 teenagers and a 12 y o.
>This includes cleaning products, pet food
>and miscellaneous.
>I admit I cook from scratch, but I don't have access to any garden, so all
>is purchased.
>I have been feeling guilty on the money I spend. You have all salved my
>conscience.
>Sue
>who is fixing a lovely steak and potato salad for the main meal today

What cut of meat is that "lovely steak?"
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