Costco -- $43.06
Tanked up The Tank one more time before Christmas -- I pumped 16.379 gallons @ $2.629/gal. and my odometer read 118,191.
Costco -- $69.00
- a shrimp tray with big yummy shrimp for tomorrow's party -- $26.99
- 18-ct Nest Fresh eggs -- $2.99
- a big bag of mini Babybel cheeses (also for the party) -- $8.89
- huge bag of Doritos (for the kids and The Husband but not for the party -- I don't want a bunch of nacho cheese fingerprints on every surface in my house) -- $4.59
- huge bag of Ruffles potato chips (for the party) -- $3.99
- box of Nabisco variety snack bags (The Daughter requested for her school lunches and I'm such a sucker) -- $10.79
- set of 4 "game" pens: Operation, Playdough, Etch-a-Sketch, and (to be used as our last exchange gift in tomorrow's game -- $9.99
The Home Depot -- ($4.27)
returned a light bulb I'd purchased for over the kitchen/dining table because it was the wrong type
The Home Depot -- $15.28
Three of the right type of bulbs for over the kitchen/dining table ($10.62) desperately needed because two of the three bulbs in the fixture were burned out plus a 4-pack of bulbs ($3.58) for our basement stairway & hallway sconces. I can't substitute for CFL's in either of these applications so I had to buy regular bulbs.
Factory Brand Shoes -- ($37.86)
Returned the black peep-toe high-heeled shoes I bought for The Daughter for Christmas. She found a pair of closed toe(better for winter) black heeled shoes that fit better (that expense wasn't entered because The Husband paid for the shoes during a Father/Daughter shopping trip and I have yet to see the receipt).
Target -- ($24.84)
Returned the two frames I bought for my sisters yesterday. I still feel it was the right decision but I really need to get those two packages off. There's no way they'll arrive before Christmas but it'll be fun for everyone to have a few presents to open after the craziness of Christmas day has passed.
Target -- $15.19
Candy for the candy dish at tomorrow's party and for stocking stuffing (an M&M's mini character -- $1.66; a bag of York peppermint minis -- $2.00; a 3-pack of Eclipse gum -- $1.89; Hersey's Kissables candy covered chocolate mini Kisses -- $2.00; Treasures chocolate with caramel centers -- $2.00. Plus a 6-pack of little Coca Cola bottles for the kids to share -- $4.99.
In general, I still restrict the kids' caffeine intact, I actively discourage chewing and bubble gum, and we don't keep much candy around the house. But if you can't break all the rules on vacation and at Christmas-time, the what the heck are rules for in the first place 
Skatepark -- $40.00
A gift card for Grandson #1 that can be used for skate time in the indoor skatepark and/or merchandise in the store.
Barnes & Noble -- $21.51
Returned the one science book that The Husband deemed too advanced and unnecessary for Granddaughter #3.
Wild Oats -- $56.38
- two trays of sushi that I took home and shared with The Son -- $10.70
- Horizon heavy whipping cream -- $2.99
- canister of Natural by Nature whipped cream (a fun treat for the kids) -- $4.39
- quart of buttermilk (for more pies) -- $2.99
- Santa Cruz organic caramel syrup -- $4.29
- boneless smoked ham -- $8.15
- sirloin steak, cubed for stew meat -- $21.28
Starbucks - $10.00
Gift card for in The Son's stocking -- he likes those Vanilla Bean Frappacinos
Kroger -- $93.55
- english muffins -- $2.50 (saved $0.69)
- Digiorno pizza, cheese, thin crust -- $5.66
- Digiorno pizza, 3 meat, regular crust -- $5.66
- bag of Tostitos bite-size chips (for the party) -- $2.88 (saved $0.42)
- leaf lettuce -- $1.99
- celery -- $1.69 (saved $0.66)
- cucumber -- $1.29
- tomato -- $1.82
- Newman's Own balsamic vinegar -- $6.99
- deli turkey -- $2.87 (saved $0.61)
- deli genoa salami -- $1.56 (saved $0.26)
- deli ham -- $4.79 (saved $1.60)
- deli roast beef -- $4.26 (saved $0.92)
- deli pepperjack cheese -$0.90 (saved $0.15)
- deli colby jack cheese -- $2.76 (saved $0.46)
- deli mild cheddar cheese -- $2.58 (saved $0.43)
- pastel mints --$1.69
- two 24-roll packages Kroger t.p. -- $6.99/ea (saved $0.60/ea)
- Horizon chocolate milk -- $3.49 (saved $0.20)
- box of Clementines -- $4.99 (saved $2.00)
- dill pickles -- $1.59
- Muir canned tomatoes -- $2.29/ea.
- Dijon mustard -- $3.89
- Best Foods mayonnaise -- $2.79
- Dixie cup refills (in a cute colorful fish pattern that will go great with the bathroom decor) -- $3.59 (saved $0.20)
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Day 112: Returns, Groceries, & More Gifts
Costco -- $43.06
Tanked up The Tank one more time before Christmas -- I pumped 16.379 gallons @ $2.629/gal. and my odometer read 118,191.
Costco -- $69.00
The Home Depot -- ($4.27)
returned a light bulb I'd purchased for over the kitchen/dining table because it was the wrong type
The Home Depot -- $15.28
Three of the right type of bulbs for over the kitchen/dining table ($10.62) desperately needed because two of the three bulbs in the fixture were burned out plus a 4-pack of bulbs ($3.58) for our basement stairway & hallway sconces. I can't substitute for CFL's in either of these applications so I had to buy regular bulbs.
Factory Brand Shoes -- ($37.86)
Returned the black peep-toe high-heeled shoes I bought for The Daughter for Christmas. She found a pair of closed toe(better for winter) black heeled shoes that fit better (that expense wasn't entered because The Husband paid for the shoes during a Father/Daughter shopping trip and I have yet to see the receipt).
Target -- ($24.84)
Returned the two frames I bought for my sisters yesterday. I still feel it was the right decision but I really need to get those two packages off. There's no way they'll arrive before Christmas but it'll be fun for everyone to have a few presents to open after the craziness of Christmas day has passed.
Target -- $15.19
Candy for the candy dish at tomorrow's party and for stocking stuffing (an M&M's mini character -- $1.66; a bag of York peppermint minis -- $2.00; a 3-pack of Eclipse gum -- $1.89; Hersey's Kissables candy covered chocolate mini Kisses -- $2.00; Treasures chocolate with caramel centers -- $2.00. Plus a 6-pack of little Coca Cola bottles for the kids to share -- $4.99.
In general, I still restrict the kids' caffeine intact, I actively discourage chewing and bubble gum, and we don't keep much candy around the house. But if you can't break all the rules on vacation and at Christmas-time, the what the heck are rules for in the first place
Skatepark -- $40.00
A gift card for Grandson #1 that can be used for skate time in the indoor skatepark and/or merchandise in the store.
Barnes & Noble -- $21.51
Returned the one science book that The Husband deemed too advanced and unnecessary for Granddaughter #3.
Wild Oats -- $56.38
Starbucks - $10.00
Gift card for in The Son's stocking -- he likes those Vanilla Bean Frappacinos
Kroger -- $93.55
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