Blew my monthly grocery budget in one weekend trip to the farmers market

I was at the downtown market last Saturday and just kept buying fresh berries and artisan bread without checking my app. By Sunday night I had spent $85 over my grocery limit for the whole month. I had to cancel my meal plan for next week and eat from my pantry stash instead. Has anyone else had a weekend splurge mess up their budget for weeks?

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karen_shah562d ago

Those farmers markets are a TRAP for budgeting - they get you with the handmade stuff and fresh produce that's somehow triple the grocery store price. You'll be fine eating from the pantry for a week though, it's actually kind of freeing not having to decide what to cook.

amy_murphy151d ago

My neighbor went to one of those markets and came back with a $12 jar of honey. Told me it was "artisanal" and I almost laughed in her face. I guess it's good for supporting local people but my wallet can't handle that kind of support. A week of pantry meals sounds boring but practical. I did that once when I was broke between freelance checks and ended up making some weird combinations. Canned beans and rice actually hold up better than you'd think.